Your baby might say their first words around 12 months, but communication begins right from the moment they are born. It's now time to learn a new language—your baby's language. When your baby is born, you become a student of your newborn, forming a unique bond that only the two of you truly understand.

Our tongue tie/feeding story began when we were told at 35 weeks that our first baby would need to be induced and come into the world much earlier than we had expected. After an uncomplicated but long induction, he was born a healthy 6 lb 1 oz baby boy!

So you just found out you’re pregnant! Maybe this is something you’ve been dreaming of for years. Or maybe it caught you by surprise. And now you may be adjusting to the idea of a new life growing inside you and all the ways your life is about to change. No matter how you got here and how you’re feeling emotionally, I wanted take some time to share how I have prepared for my pregnancy and birth.

In my practice, I am always happy to help with formula feeding and breast-feeding and combo feeding - and everything in between. I have tried to lay out all the options below, so that you can make your own decision for what is right for YOUR family - and this may change throughout your first year of parenting. So be kind to yourself as you navigate these unknown waters of keeping a tiny human alive!

When you take your baby home from the NICU, you are so relieved. You finally get this little bundle of joy all to yourself in your own space. However, there are a few things to consider that could help you avoid future struggles with feeding.

They are the most beautiful baby you have ever seen. And now you think… Oh, right. I have to feed you. You are thinking - However long it takes and whatever challenges we face, I know I want to breastfeed. This is everything I wish I knew, as succinctly as possible below. To get you through the first 3 months.