Help! My baby won’t take a bottle!
In the United States, about two-thirds of mothers who have children under three years old are in the workforce. While infants make up a portion…
3 ways hamburgers can help you breastfeed
I love a good analogy. I also love hamburgers and helping people to breastfeed. Clearly, this means they should all come together into one…
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…
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…
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…
Nursing in public: you’ve got some nerve
What you will read below may shock you. Can you believe the nerve of some people? “Some breastfeeding mothers feel it’s their God-given right…