Over the past few decades, the language we use to promote breastfeeding has changed. We used to say “breast is best”- but that implied that formula feeding was either worst or almost the best. So we switched to saying “breastfeeding is natural”… and of course, breastfeeding IS often natural. But not always. Never mind the […]
You will very rarely hear me say anything negative about my chosen profession. I love my job, I love the families I see, and I love the other IBCLCs I have come to know. But like any job, being a private practice IBCLC who does home visits does have it’s down sides. I know, SHOCKING […]
Imagine, please, that something is wrong with you (I’m sure this isn’t the case- you are a special snowflake and perfect in every way, but indulge me here). Either you are in pain or you are ill. You’ve been suffering for a week or two or a month or two, and have read every link […]