By Cinthia Ortega – Maternal and Infant Feeding Specialist Introduction: The Breastfeeding Experience I Imagined vs. The Reality I Lived Before my baby was born, I had a very specific image in my mind of what breastfeeding would look like. I imagined quiet moments with my baby in my arms. I imagined feeling confident from … Ler mais
By Cinthia Ortega – Maternal and Infant Feeding Specialist Introduction: The Lessons I Never Expected to Learn Before becoming a mother, I thought breastfeeding was simply about feeding my baby. I imagined it as a basic part of caring for my child. My body would provide nourishment, my baby would eat, and somehow everything would … Ler mais
By Cinthia Ortega – Maternal and Infant Feeding Specialist The Moment I Thought I Could Not Continue Before becoming a mother, I always imagined breastfeeding as one of the most beautiful parts of the journey. I pictured holding my baby close, feeling calm and connected, and naturally knowing exactly what to do. I believed that … Ler mais
By Cinthia Ortega – Maternal and Infant Feeding Specialist Introduction: Nobody Prepared Me for How Hard the Beginning Would Be Before my baby was born, I spent months preparing for motherhood. I read books, watched videos, attended prenatal appointments, and listened carefully to advice from experienced mothers. I knew that having a newborn would be … Ler mais
By Cinthia Ortega – Maternal and Infant Feeding Specialist Introduction: The Breastfeeding Journey I Never Expected Before becoming a mother, I believed breastfeeding would be one of the most natural parts of caring for a baby. I knew it might take a few days to adjust, but I assumed that once my baby arrived, everything … Ler mais
By Cinthia Ortega – Maternal and Infant Feeding Specialist When Breastfeeding Became the Hardest Part of Motherhood Before my baby was born, I imagined breastfeeding would be one of the most beautiful and natural parts of becoming a mother. I pictured quiet moments of bonding, a peaceful baby, and a feeding experience that would gradually … Ler mais
By Cinthia Ortega – Maternal and Infant Feeding Specialist The Truth About Baby Wake Windows and Better Daytime Naps Before my baby was born, I thought I had a pretty good idea of what breastfeeding would be like. I had read articles, watched videos, listened to other mothers, and attended prenatal appointments where breastfeeding was … Ler mais
By Cinthia Ortega – Child Development Specialist and Parenting Consultant When I became a mother, I quickly discovered that there was no shortage of advice about baby development. Everywhere I looked, someone seemed to have a new recommendation. There were expensive toys claiming to boost intelligence, activity programs promising advanced development, and countless social media … Ler mais
By Cinthia Ortega – Child Development Specialist and Parenting Consultant When I became a mother, I expected challenges. I expected sleepless nights, endless diaper changes, and the constant responsibility that comes with caring for a tiny human being. What I did not expect was how much time I would spend comparing my baby to other … Ler mais
By Cinthia Ortega – Infant Feeding Specialist and Early Childhood Nutrition Consultant One of the questions parents ask me most often is, “What should my baby’s daily feeding routine actually look like?” When my own baby was approaching six months old, I asked myself the exact same question. Everywhere I looked, I found different answers. … Ler mais
