The Power of Breast Milk: Supporting Infant Gut Health and Development

The Power of Breast Milk: Supporting Infant Gut Health and Development

Breast milk is more than just food; it's a living ecosystem. Packed with beneficial bacteria, it lays the foundation for a healthy gut microbiome in infants. This intricate community of microbes plays a crucial role in supporting digestion, immune function, and overall development. Read for more amazing facts about the breast milk microbiome!

December 16, 2024 — Lauren Wright
Venturing the Big Switch: From Breastmilk or Formula to Whole Milk

Venturing the Big Switch: From Breastmilk or Formula to Whole Milk

Transitioning your baby from breastmilk or formula to whole milk is a significant milestone in their development. This guide will provide you with evidence-based information and practical tips to help make this process as smooth as possible for both you and your little one.
October 01, 2024 — Lauren Wright
A Breastfeeding Guide: The Ultimate Resource for First-Time and Experienced Parents

A Breastfeeding Guide: The Ultimate Resource for First-Time and Experienced Parents

Breastfeeding is more than just feeding your baby; it's a beautiful experience that strengthens your bond and provides countless benefits for both you and your baby. Whether you're a first-time parent or have been here before, this guide is designed to be your go-to resource for making breastfeeding a positive and fulfilling experience.
Boost Milk Supply and Bonding: Mindful Meditation and Acupressure Techniques for Breastfeeding Success

Boost Milk Supply and Bonding: Mindful Meditation and Acupressure Techniques for Breastfeeding Success

Breastfeeding is a beautiful bonding experience, but it can also be tough. Many moms face issues like low milk supply, stress, and physical discomfort. To help, we teamed up with Chloe Deutscher, founder of Inward, to share practical tips.

Mindfulness and acupressure can help ease stress and boost milk production. By taking care of yourself, you can enjoy breastfeeding more. Let's explore some simple techniques to help you through this special time.

July 25, 2024 — Lauren Wright
Unlocking Cue-Based Feeding with Katia Lourenço, IBCLC & Speech and Audiologist

Unlocking Cue-Based Feeding with Katia Lourenço, IBCLC & Speech and Audiologist

Cue-based feeding offers a bridge between breastfeeding and bottle feeding, harmonizing with the natural 'Suck, Swallow, Breathe' pattern of nursing. Dive deep into the intricacies of recognizing cues, empowering caregivers to provide a nurturing experience tailored to their baby's needs. Discover how cue-based feeding facilitates a seamless transition, fostering successful mixed feeding practices.
May 15, 2024 — Katia Lourenço
Switching Between Breast & Bottle Made Easy 🙏

Switching Between Breast & Bottle Made Easy 🙏

A self paced tutorial to reduce colic, latching frustration, and help new parents and babies get more sleep. 

Imagine being able to enhance lifelong development from the day a baby is born, with nature’s first, free & accessible life vaccine? Simply put, breastmilk helps makes a super babies-but breastfeeding is rarely easy 🤱

The team of researchers at The Natural Nipple shifted focus to address the source of the problem—helping parents overcome the barriers breastfeed, which is rarely easy. Most described their bonding experience interrupted by a screaming baby with colic the biggest problem parents described was difficulty switching between breast and bottle. 

After 4 years of research and 3D scanning lactating mothers breasts, the team of researchers at The Natural Nipple have developed the only infant feeding system for all three factors of natural breastfeeding for optimal feeding success.

September 14, 2021 — Lauren Wright
5 Things You Should Know About Labor

5 Things You Should Know About Labor

Join us today with Trish Ware, a labor and delivery nurse of 17 years to explain the five most important things to know before labor! 

Over the past 17 years, Trish has developed a reputation for making laboring mamas feel empowered and confident — even if she’s not in the labor room with them. She has spent many years analyzing the literature & her own experiences in the labor room to prepare and educate mothers for a confident labor! 

June 15, 2021 — Tipo Support Team
Am I Normal? Finding Support in the Breastfeeding Journey

Am I Normal? Finding Support in the Breastfeeding Journey

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There are so many opinions out there and the internet is full of different “sources of truth” that it can feel overwhelming. This episode we talk with Melanie Silverman, long time Lactation Consultant, and Chief Clinical Officer at Pacify about what can be expected during your breastfeeding journey, and how to surround yourself with people who give you encouragement and not criticism. 

July 19, 2020 — Tipo Support Team Collaborator
Your Baby’s Gut Microbiome: The Foundation of Healthy Digestion and Immunity

Your Baby’s Gut Microbiome: The Foundation of Healthy Digestion and Immunity

What is the Microbiome and How Does it Affect Your Baby's Health?

[mai·kruh·bai·owm]

noun, plural mi·cro·bi·ota.

a [modifiable] army of 100 trillion microbial cells that we depend on to stay alive: influencing the way we eat, think, and function.


The Natural Nipple In Nepal: Coming Together To Find A Solution -- Part 2

The Natural Nipple In Nepal: Coming Together To Find A Solution -- Part 2

During residency, Dr. Shrestha witnessed infant malnutrition and the introduction of solid foods at two months of age. He began seeing the relationship of this practice to long term negative health outcomes and became passionate about educating his patients, who often could not afford the resulting follow on care, on the preventative benefits of breastfeeding...
The Natural Nipple In Nepal: How Breastfeeding Can Be Improved Worldwide -- Part 1

The Natural Nipple In Nepal: How Breastfeeding Can Be Improved Worldwide -- Part 1

About a year ago, when conducting ‘Barriers to Breastfeeding’ research across the United States, I became intrigued by The Global Breastfeeding Scorecard statistics, demonstrating that Nepal was the most successful country in the world to support women in the WHO recommendation of breastfeeding for two years. Initially, I hypothesized that these rates were likely correlated to Gross Domestic Profit (GDP), with the poorest nations perhaps having increased breastfeeding rates out of necessity: lack of access to formula or bottles.
Home Remedies For Sore Nipples:  What Causes Sore Nipples, Quick Tips On Preventing It, And Natural Ingredients To Soothe The Pain

Home Remedies For Sore Nipples: What Causes Sore Nipples, Quick Tips On Preventing It, And Natural Ingredients To Soothe The Pain

Throughout new-motherhood, breasts can be tender and having a little one struggling to latch on doesn’t help with the pain.

However, when momma has a better understanding of what exactly causes this pain, and how to improve or reduce it, then she can conquer and feed like the queen she is!