Collection: Breastfeeding Essentials

The most common question and the hardest to feel confident about.

Look for signs like regular wet diapers (around 6+ a day after the first week), steady weight gain, and a baby who seems content after feeding. Cluster feeding doesn’t mean you’re not making enough, sometimes they’re just putting in an “order” for more.

If you’re worried, a visit with a lactation consultant can help ease your mind so much.

First, know this: some soreness is normal at the start. But if you’re wincing every latch, something’s up. It might be the latch, position, or even something else (like a tongue tie) and it’s so worth getting support from a lactation consultant if you’re struggling.

For relief? Think wool nursing pads, a comfy bra, and a deeply hydrating nipple balm.

The Waite Tip: You’ve probably heard to “air them out,” but honestly? Keeping your nipples moisturized and covered is way more healing. It just feels better, and it helps your nips feel soothed, not raw.

Hydration, calories, and stimulation. Eat nourishing meals, drink water (even better if there are electrolytes!).

Some girlfriends swear by fenugreek-based herbal supplements, while others say power pumping helped boost their supply. It’s all about doing what you feel comfortable with.

This is the season of survival mode, not drive-yourself-crazy mode. Your mental health matters. And remember: there are so many ways to feed your baby. You’re not alone.

However long feels right for you.

Some girlfriends breastfeed for a few weeks, others for years. Some switch to formula, do a combo of both, or stop and start again. All of it is valid.

The only “rule” is this: if it’s working for you and your baby (physically, emotionally, mentally) that’s enough.

You don’t need to meet anyone else’s timeline. This isn’t about milestones, it’s about what makes you feel supported, sane, and connected to your little one.