Category: Breastfeeding Facts

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Why sleep training and breastfeeding don’t mix (and what to do instead)

Posted Rachel O'Brien, IBCLCLeave a commentPosted in Breastfeeding Facts, Breastfeeding Tips, for parents

I know many of you are bombarded by Facebook ads for different baby sleep “programs”, or your friends gave you sleep books before your baby was born, or your boss or co-worker swears by a certain method. Sleep is a big deal. I get it, I really do. Before I was a lactation consultant I worked full-time while all 3 of my kids were breastfeeding. My commute was 1 hour each way, I was exhausted, I know how much your baby’s sleep can make or break your day. I have been there. I do not blame ANY parent for needing or wanting more sleep, ever.

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low milk supply series, part 1: research

Posted Rachel O'Brien, IBCLC11 CommentsPosted in Breastfeeding Facts, breastfeeding research, for IBCLCs, Low Milk Supply

As I’ve mentioned in the past, I did my Masters degree on U.S. mothers and low milk supply.  When I started my research I thought there must be studies out there that would show exactly how many families deal with low supply. I expected to unearth some sort of perfect algorithm.  My ultimate goal was […]