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.…
Oversupply: Too much of a good thing
With the emphasis put on building a good milk supply—which, don't get me wrong, is important—and the folks who talk about all of the…
The top two questions an IBCLC hears
What are the top two questions posed to IBCLCs and other breastfeeding peers and professionals? How do I make enough milk? and Is my…
How do I make enough breastmilk for my baby?
Concerns about milk supply top the list of new-parent worries. Almost everyone who breastfeeds wonders, at some point, if they are making enough milk. The…
Is my baby getting enough breastmilk?
How do you know if your breastfed baby is getting enough to eat? The answers lie in their diapers and on a scale. If…