What is a Lactation Consultant?
Breastfeeding is a normal, biological process for babies and moms. It is not a “condition” that requires medical training. Your doctor helps you with medical concerns. A lactation consultant will help...
View ArticleTen Reasons to Call a Lactation Consultant
Breastfeeding should be enjoyable for you and your baby! If either one of you is not having a good time, something is not right. As a new mom, you have instincts to guide you. Your baby has instincts...
View ArticleTen Reasons to have a Prenatal Lactation Visit (Updated, 3/2021)
“I’m pregnant with my second child and planning to breastfeed. I had an extremely challenging experience with my daughter and ended up exclusively pumping for about 5 months. My confidence level is...
View ArticleWhat is a Nipple Shield?
Nipples shields are molded silicone “nipples” that fit over a natural nipple. They look a bit like a sombrero, and the rim or base of the shield extends out about an inch to adhere to the breast. There...
View ArticleHidden Hazards of Nipple Shields
As I’ve stated many times to anyone who will listen, nipple shields can be helpful if a baby is having trouble breastfeeding. In the wrong hands, however, they can be downright dangerous. Just today I...
View ArticleCan I Increase my Milk Supply?
Do you feel that you are breastfeeding “all the time”? Does it seem that your baby is never really satisfied at the breast? Is your baby wakeful? Fussy? Sometimes, despite doing all the “right”...
View ArticleBreastfeeding and Milk Supply
Why do some mothers seem to be overflowing with milk and others barely keep up with their babies? The answer to that questions remains a mystery. We do know, however, which practices enhance milk...
View ArticleBreastfeeding Myth: Sore Nipples
Myth: It’s normal to have sore, cracked nipples the first few weeks of breastfeeding. One of the most common reasons women give for not initiating breastfeeding is “I’m afraid that it will hurt.”...
View ArticleBreastfeeding Myth: Colostrum
I hear this almost every day: My baby had to have formula in the hospital because I didn’t have any milk. Or, My baby wanted to breastfeed constantly so the nurse gave him formula. Way too many healthy...
View ArticleIs My Baby Getting Enough Milk?
Wouldn’t it be nice if your breasts were equipped with little gauges that indicated how much milk was removed when your baby ate? Fortunately there are other ways to measure milk intake when a baby...
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