Every breastfeeding journey looks a little different, but the questions and worries are often the same. If you are new here, this page is a starting point. Pick a section below based on what you need most right now.
Common Fears
These are the questions we hear most often from new moms. You are not alone in asking them.
- The #1 Fear New Moms Have About Breastfeeding: “Am I Making Enough Milk?”
- “Am I Doing This Wrong?” Latch and Positioning Fears
- “Is This Level of Pain Normal?” Nipple Damage, Cracking, and Infections
- “Is My Baby Okay?” Fears About Growth, Fussiness, and Sleep
Getting Help
Sometimes the most reassuring thing you can do is talk to someone who does this every day.
Nutrition & Self-Care
Caring for yourself is part of caring for your baby. A few basics on hydration, easy snacks, and postpartum nutrition.
About Lactation Cookies
Curious what lactation cookies actually are, and why we make ours the way we do.
Every Post, by Topic
Looking for something specific? Here is every post we have published so far, sorted by topic. New posts are added here as soon as they go live.
Breastfeeding & Lactation
- Breastfeeding and Going Back to Work: How to Prepare
- How to Create a Comfortable Breastfeeding Station at Home
- What to Pack in a Nursing Mom Essentials Kit
- Breastfeeding-Friendly Snacks for Busy New Moms
- How Partners Can Support Breastfeeding in Practical Ways
- Best Questions to Ask a Lactation Consultant
- How to Build a Calm Feeding Routine for You and Baby
- Breastfeeding Tips for the First Month
- Why and When to Pump Breast Milk, Plus Our Top 5 Breast Pump Picks for 2026
- “Am I a Bad Mom If This Isn’t Working?” Guilt, Shame, and Mental Health
- “What Will People Think?” Fears About Nursing in Public and Family Judgment
- “Did That Hurt My Baby?” Fears About Medication, Diet, and Lifestyle
- “Will I Ever Sleep Again?” Exhaustion and Losing Time for Yourself
- “Is My Baby Okay?” Fears About Growth, Fussiness, and Sleep
- “Am I Doing This Wrong?” Latch and Positioning Fears
- “Is This Level of Pain Normal?” Nipple Damage, Cracking, and Infections
- The #1 Fear New Moms Have About Breastfeeding: “Am I Making Enough Milk?”
- Why Every New Mom Should Have a Lactation Consultant’s Number Saved
- Do Lactation Cookies Actually Work? What the Science Says
Cottage Food & Policy
Ingredients & Sourcing
- Why We Skip the Coatings: What “Produce Protection” Sprays Have to Do With Our Cookies
- Behind Every Batch: The Little Techniques That Make Our Cookies Different