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Low Supply/Delayed Breastmilk Production - Should you pump?
Should you keep pumping even if nothing is coming out? YES - Poor management of delayed milk production can lead to low supply and/or...

The Boob Boss
Aug 12, 20221 min read


How Long Should You Spend on your Breast Pump?
Trying to figure out exactly how long to pump for can be a little tricky, especially in the early newborn stages. Here is a quick Boob...

The Boob Boss
Aug 5, 20221 min read


Weighing in on Baby Scales: Do you really need one?
With the advent of the hatch scale, many new parents are using the scale/changing table to get serial weights on their newborns. But how...

The Boob Boss
Oct 12, 20213 min read


Breast Pumps 101: A Review of My Top Four Breast Pumps
With so many breast pumps now on the market, picking one can be a really daunting task. I remember when I had my first son,...

The Boob Boss
Aug 9, 20215 min read


Getting Ready For Baby: Labor Bag Checklist
From push presents to pet plans check out this comprehensive list to help you stay ready and organised when its time to welcome your...

The Boob Boss
Jun 14, 20212 min read


Nip Tips: 6 Ways You Can Increase Your Breastmilk Supply
1. Stress Less I know not being able to feed your baby is pretty stressful. But the more you stress your body out emotionally and...

The Boob Boss
May 31, 20213 min read


NO. (period) : Is a complete sentence. Learning the importance of setting boundaries in motherhood.
Time I recently took some much needed time off social media to re-evaluate my priorities. It's no secret I LOVE and thrive off being...

The Boob Boss
May 17, 20213 min read


Study shows Diflucan may not be not safe in pregnancy: What you need to know about yeast infections!
Like most women, if you are reading this you have likely had to deal with a yeast infection at least once in your lifetime. Pregnancy...

The Boob Boss
Mar 2, 20213 min read


The Perfect Push COVID-19 Family Support Visitor Policy
Covid-19 has brought on so many challenges and new concerns we would have never imagined dealing with. Over the last year we have been...

The Boob Boss
Feb 9, 20211 min read


Breastmilk Supply: What matters more, SIZE or SHAPE?
How many of you answered size? This is one of the most common misconceptions I have seen in my private practice. Most women are under the...

The Boob Boss
Feb 5, 20213 min read


My Why: Becoming The Boob Boss
Eight years ago on March 29th, 2013, I gave birth to a beautiful baby boy. Having spent my entire career as a labor and delivery nurse I...

The Boob Boss
Jan 23, 20212 min read


Baby Friendly to WHO?
The Baby-Friendly Initiative (BFI) was launched in 1991 in an effort to, “implement practices that promote and support breastfeeding.” A...

The Boob Boss
Jan 15, 20214 min read


Fertility after 30
Since when is 30 considered old? I had our first child just before I turned 30; he was our little uninvited wedding guest. I knew I...

The Boob Boss
Jan 8, 20213 min read


Breast Changes in Pregnancy
For many women breast tenderness is one of the first signs of pregnancy. The increase in the hormone progesterone causes the darkening on...

The Boob Boss
Jan 3, 20212 min read


Keeping your little BIG secret: When to announce your pregnancy!
Why does it seem the older we get, from the day you get that positive pregnancy test, to the day you hold your little miracle, and every...

The Boob Boss
Dec 26, 20203 min read
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