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…
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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…
What you need to know about baby sleep
This is appropriately called, “No sleep for the mommy.” (Photo credit: Jason Lander via Flickr Creative Commons) I’m going to let you in on…
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…
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.…
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…
7 ways parenting is like knitting
Two of my creations pose together. As seems quite typical, only my firstborn ended up with an heirloom handknit blanket. I have something exciting…