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Category: Breastfeeding Tips

stress and breastfeeding: how to protect your milk supply
January 30, 2017Breastfeeding Tips

Stress and Breastfeeding: How to Protect Your Milk Supply

The past year has been incredibly stress-inducing for many people.  When I sit down with my breastfeeding support group families or talk […]

momsense breastfeeding meter review
May 15, 2016October 11, 2017Breastfeeding Tips, Breastfeeding Tools and Gadgets, Lactation Consultant

Should you buy a Momsense breastfeeding meter?

I tend to stay away from controversial topics on my blog, but in real life, I’m not great at keeping my mouth […]

breastfeeding isn't easy
March 27, 2016June 1, 2017Breastfeeding Tips, Home Visits, IBCLC, Lactation Consultant

Breastfeeding is normal, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy.

Over the past few decades, the language we use to promote breastfeeding has changed.  We used to say “breast is best”- but […]

nursing strike
March 21, 2016July 21, 2019Breastfeeding Tips, Skin To Skin

7 tips for ending a nursing strike (and getting baby back to breast)

There are lots of reasons that a baby will suddenly stop breastfeeding and initiate a nursing strike- illness in the baby or […]

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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!

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