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 43 Comments
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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 31 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
IBCLC
How to get reimbursed for an IBCLC home visit by your health insurance company As I’ve mentioned in the past, the Affordable
February 8, 2016 27 Comments
IBCLC
Last week I had the chance to go out for coffee with a fellow IBCLC, Michelle, who has been in private practice
January 25, 2016 40 Comments
Breastfeeding Facts
It’s hard to drill down to only five weird breastfeeding facts because lactation is totally, utterly fascinating. So much so that I
January 9, 2016 2 Comments
About Rachel
The other day I got a facebook message from a pregnant childhood friend, asking me what a lactation consultant does. It was
January 2, 2016 54 Comments
About Rachel
I often hear people say things like “you help with breastfeeding? How hard can that possibly be?” This statement has put even
December 3, 2015 No 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!