“Hey Kim! I have so much extra breast milk—what can I do with it?” If you’ve thought of sending me this text or email (and you know you have 😉), you’re not alone. The great news? Yes, you can donate your extra milk—and it’s easier than you might think. There are two main ways to do it: formal donation and mom-to-mom sharing. 1. Formal Donation: Milk Banks The closest formal milk bank is Northern Star Mothers’ Milk Bank in Calgary. In Saskatchewan, there are several milk depo

Confused by growth charts? You’re not alone. Learn what they mean, what to watch for, and how to ensure your baby is growing well. Growth Charts 101 Not all charts are the same! WHO Growth Charts Based on breastfed babies worldwide Show how children should grow Include babies breastfed at 4 and 12 months CDC Growth Charts Based on typical U.S. children Show how children did grow (not necessarily ideal) Some gaps in early months WHO = standard; CDC = reference. Know which one

Worried that your baby isn’t gaining enough weight and wondering if it’s all about “hindmilk”? You’re not alone. Many parents hear that the secret to weight gain is getting to the fatty hindmilk. Here’s what the research and lactation experts actually say. Foremilk vs. Hindmilk – What’s Really Happening Every feed starts with foremilk (the milk that comes first) and gradually transitions to hindmilk (the milk that comes later). This is not like skim vs. whole milk. Fat conten