Breastfeeding Tips
The past year has been incredibly stress-inducing for many people. When I sit down with my breastfeeding support group families or talk
January 30, 2017 4 Comments
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breastfeeding research
Welcome to what will likely be the shortest section of my blog post series on low milk supply, about pediatricians and breastfeeding!
June 22, 2016 8 Comments
breastfeeding research
I spent two years writing my Masters thesis on low milk supply, and now I’m translating that thesis into a series of
June 14, 2016 4 Comments
Breastfeeding Facts
As I’ve mentioned in the past, I did my Masters degree on U.S. mothers and low milk supply. When I started my
June 11, 2016 11 Comments
Breastfeeding Tips
I tend to stay away from controversial topics on my blog, but in real life, I’m not great at keeping my mouth
May 15, 2016 12 Comments
IBCLC
In a blog post earlier this year, I discussed the obnoxious loophole that allows health insurance companies in the United States to
May 8, 2016 4 Comments
Breastfeeding Facts
I spent hours and hours this week searching for a term in another language- a term for a feeling that sometimes occurs
April 24, 2016 6 Comments
Breastfeeding Tips
Over the past few decades, the language we use to promote breastfeeding has changed. We used to say “breast is best”- but
March 27, 2016 No Comments
Breastfeeding Tips
There are lots of reasons that a baby will suddenly stop breastfeeding and initiate a nursing strike- illness in the baby or
March 21, 2016 38 Comments
for IBCLCs
You will very rarely hear me say anything negative about my chosen profession. I love my job, I love the families I
March 13, 2016 3 Comments
Low Milk Supply
For today’s blog post I considered just cutting & pasting my 21,397 word Masters thesis on U.S. mothers and perceived insufficient milk
March 6, 2016 30 Comments
Home Visits
Imagine, please, that something is wrong with you (I’m sure this isn’t the case- you are a special snowflake and perfect in
February 29, 2016 2 Comments
Hi, I'm Rachel!
I'm a private practice lactation consultant (IBCLC) with my masters degree in human lactation. When I'm not helping breastfeeding & chestfeeding families in MetroWest Massachusetts, or writing blogs for parents AND other lactation professionals, I'm hanging with my three kids and/or indulging in my love of drag queens. Learn more about me by clicking here!