Rebel Mama

Breastmilk storage!

From a baby’s point of view it is developmentally normal to wake up at night at least through the first year and often for quite a while longer.

Babies double their birthweight in the first four to six months, and since they have small stomachs and breast milk is digested quickly; they need to eat often! In order to get the calories they need they typically breastfeed every few hours day and night. Breastfeeding is also very comforting and reassuring and the hormones released help both mother and baby fall back to sleep.

When babies wake frequently to feed they are only asking for what they need to thrive. Thriving means more than getting bigger, it means developing to the fullest potential – physically, emotionally, and intellectually. Nearly all babies know intuitively how much nursing they need for nourishment and for comfort. Remember that at this young age, babies’ wants are the same as their needs. So when your baby awakens to feed at night, respect their judgment. They really do needs this night time feed.

Fresh milk contains live maternal cells & the highest amounts of nutrients, growth factors and many other protective components. Over time and with exposure to varying temperatures, these components decrease in potency, while the risk of bacterial contamination and growth of pathogens increases. Fresh human milk is not sterile, but rather contains a wide variety of organisms including non-pathogenic bacteria, pathogenic bacteria, viruses, mycobacteria and fungi.

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Premature babies need to learn to breathe well before they master things like feeding. Many NICU moms pump around the clock to provide breastmilk to their babies. If your in the Kingston & Surrounding area with a baby in NICU and need to rent/buy a pump! DM or text me at 613-929-8654 or visit my website!

Now for purchase! Box of 5 for $14
Medela’s microwave bags are the handy way to sanitize your pumping equipment and breastfeeding accessories quickly and safely!

Looking for a hands free pump! The Medela Hands Free is lightweight, only has 3 parts to clean and has a capacity of 150mls!
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Rebel Mama is owned & operated by a Lactation Consultant & Nurse. I offer In-Home Lactation Consultations.
I am dedicated to providing kind and empathetic support to parents in a judgment-free safe space. I am here to help support your feeding goals.

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