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The Myth of the Freezer Stash: How Much Frozen Breastmilk Do You Really Need?
Over the years, I’ve noticed a growing obsession with the freezer stash of breastmilk. Somewhere along the way, many breastfeeding moms were led to believe that they should be packing away bag after bag…
Is My Newborn Baby Getting Enough Milk? 5 Signs to Watch For
As a Lactation Consultant, I know that one of the most common worries for new parents is: “Is my baby getting enough milk?” Unlike bottle feeding, where you…
Will a Doula Be Helpful During My Delivery?
In a maternity care system where care providers run busy practices, they often have little time to spend one on one with their patients – even though they…
Stay Ahead of Mastitis: Proactive Tips for Breastfeeding Moms
Mastitis is an inflammatory condition of the breast that may involve an infection. The word mastitis itself means inflammation of breast tissue. Infection arises when milk stasis occurs.…
The Breastfeeding Effect: What Happens to Your Period?
Noticing a milk supply dip around your cycle? An IBCLC can evaluate what's actually driving it and build a plan that fits your situation — covered by most…
World Breastfeeding Week: Breastfeeding Support for All
Welcome to World Breastfeeding Week (WBW), celebrated every year from August 1-7! This week is all about raising awareness and taking action to support breastfeeding. In 2024, we're…
How to Prepare for Breastfeeding
You’re little one is growing in your belly, the registry is all set, nursery is making good progress. What else may you need to prepare for with this…
I Have All This Milk Now, What Do I Do with It?
There are a few basic concepts for storing breastmilk that are important to remember to protect the integrity of the milk and avoid any possible bacterial growth and…
7 Mistakes New Breastfeeding Parents Make
Here are 7 mistakes we see new breastfeeding parents make.... Can you think of any others? ❌ Expecting your pediatrician to be trained to help with breastfeeding Pediatricians…
Decoding Newborn Feeding: Navigating the First 48 Hours with Confidence
Some of the hardest times for feeding a newborn begin while in the hospital. Our breasts do not feel full, baby is super sleepy and not always waking…
Exploring Oral Restrictions: Insights for Better Understanding
Tongue tie, lip tie, cheek ties…..all the buzz words these days it seems. Take a look at any parent/mom centered FB group and you will see countless posts…
May: Fostering Mental Health and Postpartum Wellness
It’s May! Last month of the school year (for most), flowers are in bloom (still have quite a bit of April showers around!) and weather is warming up.…
How Will Bodywork Help My Baby?
Chiropractic care for infants can offer several potential benefits, including: Facilitating optimal breastfeeding: Infants who have difficulties when nursing can benefit from chiropractic care. Misalignments or tension in…
Exclusive Pumping: Not Just for Going Back to Work
Mothers can choose to pump milk and feed the baby via bottle with expressed breast milk. We call this method “exclusive pumping.” Pumping is a great option to…
Bottle Feeding the Breastfed Baby
You have heard horror stories, right? You gave your breastfed baby a bottle and now they will not breast feed anymore. It happens and can be very stressful…
How to Start the Weaning Process
Here you are, considering weaning. Maybe you met your breastfeeding goal, however long or short it was. Maybe your goal changed due to other circumstances like returning to…
Cheers to Moderation: Wine and Breastfeeding Explained
The journey of breastfeeding comes with various challenges and questions, and one that often arises is whether it's safe to enjoy a glass of wine or consume…
Is That a Football or a Baby? Common Breastfeeding Holds
You have just had your beautiful baby and have chosen to feed them your specially designed “liquid gold” breastmilk. This amazing substance has been tailored to all your…
Night-Weaning: Is Your Baby Ready?
It's the middle of the night and you are barely awake. But your little one is still breastfeeding and it's time for another feeding. We know YOU are…
From Maternity Leave to the Office: A Pumping Journey
Congratulations on spending those precious weeks or months bonding with your baby! Now, as you prepare to return to work, you might be feeling a mix of emotions.…
Breastfeeding in the Workplace: Know Your Rights!
Understanding Your Rights as a Working Mother It can be scary to go back to work and be unsure of what your rights are when it comes to…
How to Not Feel So Tired All the Time During a Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a period filled with immense changes, both physical and emotional, and fatigue is one of the most common experiences for expectant mothers. This persistent tiredness can…
A Lactation Visit: More Than Just Latching
A lactation visit is about much more than latching. Each session looks at the whole picture of infant feeding: bottle feeding, pumping, and the careful assessment that comes…
Boobs, Burps, Baby Bliss: Your First Week of Breastfeeding Demystified
Welcome to the world of breastfeeding, where every day brings new joys, challenges, and a few surprises! Let's embark on this journey with a smile and plenty of practical advice to guide you through the first week.
How to Improve Your Overall Experience With Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a time of joy, anticipation, and excitement. It can also be filled with worry, uncertainty, and fatigue. To ensure the journey is as comfortable and positive…
An Open Letter to All the Moms I Know….
Dear Reader, Let's be honest, as mothers, you can bet that 99% of the time, we are a hot mess. *Raising my hand* because I promise, I’m right…
How to Make a Health Plan for Pregnancy
Every expectant mother wants to have a healthy pregnancy for herself and her baby. Whether you’re newly pregnant or trying to conceive, you should know having a healthy pregnancy requires a lot of good habits and vigilance. Here are a few approaches that will help you to make a healthy plan for pregnancy.
Tips to Help You Through Your First Pregnancy
Your first pregnancy can be an absolutely beautiful and incredible experience, but it’s also very difficult. Because there are so many new things going on in your body,…
What is an IBCLC…XYZ?
So what is an IBCLC..XZY and why do I need one? We know it can be confusing for new parents, since there are so many different people offering…
But I Saw a Lactation Consultant in the Hospital…
Before their first visit, clients often ask how seeing a private practice IBCLC is different than seeing the LC in the hospital. But by the end of the…
The Advice I Wish I Had Been Given About Breastfeeding
During my first pregnancy, my intent to breastfeed was a common conversation topic, and advice was readily offered. Stories depicted breastfeeding as either an idyllic bonding experience or…
Tips for Partners to Support Breastfeeding
Sometimes partners may feel that they are not important to the breastfeeding relationship, but that is NOT TRUE! Partners have a huge impact on the success of breastfeeding and there are lots of things they can do to support the breastfeeding parent.
Is Tongue Tie Just an Internet Fad?
Tongue and Lip Tie may seem to be the new "hot" diagnosis du-jour online, and some pediatricians and other medical professionals are expressing concern that it is being over-diagnosed, causing babies and children to undergo unnecessary surgical procedures.
Small Steps: Tips to Keep in Mind When Your Child Is Learning to Walk
Watching your child learn to walk is a wonderful, albeit stressful, time in your life. You need to ensure that they have access to clear walkways and the right footwear, but they aren’t able to reach heat sources, like stoves.
How Often Should My Child Receive a Medical Examination?
One of the primary job responsibilities of any good parent is making sure that your child gets the right medical examinations on the proper schedule.
What You Need to Know About Your Maternity Leave Rights
Before you go on maternity leave, there are a couple of things you should know first.
The Case for and Against Nipple Shields
A nipple shield is usually a thin, flexible silicone cover that is worn over the parent’s nipple. This tool can be helpful or detrimental to breastfeeding, depending on how, why and when is being used.
Top 12 Tips for Increasing Milk Supply
Read our top 12 tips for increasing your milk supply
Celebrating Black Breastfeeding Week
A letter to my 26 year old self.... Always remember that we can do this no matter the color of our skin, our education or our financial situation. We just need to be armed with information and support. See you in the future, and enjoy the journey.
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