Important note: Infants younger than 12 months should not be given anything other than breastmilk or formula, with solid food and water introduced after…
Category: Breastfeeding
The pros and cons of being a lactation consultant
While I happen to think that being an IBCLC is one of the coolest jobs ever, it's not all unicorns pooping rainbows. There are…
Breastfeeding + pacifiers = ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Pacifiers are one of the hotly contested topics in baby care. Should every baby get one? Is using a pacifier protective against Sudden Infant…
Three rules to guide you if breastfeeding gets tough
While breastfeeding is something you'd think would come naturally to mammals, it is a learned skill for both parent and baby (or babies). To…
Tongue tie: One IBCLC’s moderate approach
This topic is a long time coming to this blog, and for a simple reason: I'm not itching for a fight about it. However,…
5 ways to prepare your mind & body for breastfeeding
Not to add another item (or five) to your to-do list, but there are things you can and should do during pregnancy to prepare…
The dance of breastfeeding
The act of breastfeeding has often been likened to a dance—parent and baby move together to figure out their own unique rhythm and fit.…