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Tag: milk supply
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,…
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…
Please don’t feed your baby homemade formula
There are few topics in parenting where I will put on my stern mom voice and tell you what to do. Many of our choices…
Holiday tips for breastfeeding families
Ah, the holidays. Good food, good cheer, family togetherness (which has its pros and cons), and people passing around the baby for snuggles. For…