Tongue and Lip Ties
*Note: the signs below can have many causes and do not automatically relate to a tongue or lip tie
Breastfeeding Upside Down (Latching the Breastfed Baby)
Getting a “good” latch when breastfeeding can feel like such a difficult task! In the past, lactation consultants used to focus on certain positions like the football hold, the cradle hold, the cross-cradle hold, or side lying. While it can be useful to try some of these positions, allowing your baby to lead the way and providing a […]
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 […]
The Scoop on Poop
Poop is something that becomes an everyday household word after having a baby. As an IBCLC, I’ve seen poop cause tears of joy and tears of frustration. Some of the first questions I ask parents are about poop, and I also answer weekly questions about poop. It isn’t unusual for parents […]
Introducing a Bottle
Some babies easily accept the bottle and may go back and forth between it and the breast with no issues. Other babies take a little more convincing, especially as they get older. A baby will almost always prefer what is natural and familiar, not to mention that there can never be a perfect substitute for the breast! Many […]
Medications and Breastfeeding
**Heather called me frantically at 7am. In the background, I could hear a screaming, incredibly frustrated baby. Heather had been in the emergency room the night before for a sprained ankle and was told to “pump and dump” for 24 hours because she was given pain medication. But her daughter, only a few weeks old, had never had […]
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 […]