Caring for Older Siblings While Breastfeeding
Caring for older siblings while breastfeeding an infant can be exhausting, especially in the first few months after a baby’s birth. Read a few tips.
Insurance Coverage of IBCLC Care
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Normalizing Breastfeeding
According to Facebook, a profile picture and comments like this are acceptable.
Ads like this are acceptable.
Yet an advertisement like this is not.
As you can see above, I attempted to pay Facebook to promote my breastfeeding classes. I was told I […]
Deciding Whether or Not to Schedule?
I’ve been where you are. I’ve been in a place where I needed guidance and needed answers. I wasn’t sure if they were actually out there or where to seek them. I felt nervous about seeing someone I didn’t know and investing money in something I wasn’t sure was going to help. I was scared of being judged and made […]
Becoming an IBCLC
I am frequently asked how to become a lactation consultant. The term “lactation consultant” is not trademarked. Since anyone can use the term, it is important to understand the differences in specific trainings and certifications, as the variation is vast. The Massachusetts Breastfeeding Coalition has good information on different credentials. IBCLCs (International Board Certified Lactation Consultants) […]
Top 10 Things to Know About Breastfeeding
- Mothers and babies are made to breastfeed.
Breastfeeding has endless benefits for both mothers and babies. Babies are born expecting their mother’s milk. Women have breasts so they can make milk and nourish their babies. Babies instinctively find the breast, latch on, and remove milk. Breastfeeding is normal!
- Skin-to-skin […]