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low milk supply series pediatricians
June 22, 2016October 20, 2017breastfeeding research, for IBCLCs, Low Milk Supply

low milk supply series, part 3: pediatricians

Welcome to what will likely be the shortest section of my blog post series on low milk supply, about pediatricians and breastfeeding!  […]

low milk supply series part 2
June 14, 2016April 20, 2017breastfeeding research, for IBCLCs, Low Milk Supply

low milk supply series, part 2: breastfeeding data

I spent two years writing my Masters thesis on low milk supply, and now I’m translating that thesis into a series of […]

low milk supply breastfeeding research
June 11, 2016April 20, 2017Breastfeeding Facts, breastfeeding research, for IBCLCs, Low Milk Supply

low milk supply series, part 1: research

As I’ve mentioned in the past, I did my Masters degree on U.S. mothers and low milk supply.  When I started my […]

IBCLC
March 13, 2016April 20, 2017for IBCLCs, Home Visits, IBCLC, Lactation Consultant

The 5 worst things about being an IBCLC

You will very rarely hear me say anything negative about my chosen profession. I love my job, I love the families I […]

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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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