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Category: Skin To Skin

nipple shield
July 12, 2020July 20, 2020Breastfeeding Tips, Breastfeeding Tools and Gadgets, Nipple Shields, Skin To Skin

my ten step process for weaning from the nipple shield

Originally posted 2/1/2016;  updated 7/12/2020   I have a theory about nipple shield distribution, and it’s based on the large number of […]

skin-to-skin
October 14, 2019October 14, 2019Breastfeeding Tips, Skin To Skin

The #1 piece of advice I give to all parents, and it’s the easiest change to make…

When I work with families, I spend a lot of time customizing a care plan that will best help them meet their […]

newly born baby laying on mom's chest; title says "8 truths you need to know before your baby is born"
March 25, 2018November 13, 2019Breastfeeding Tips, for parents, Skin To Skin

8 truths you need to know BEFORE your baby is born

We, as a society, do a craptastic job of preparing families for baby’s first couple weeks of life. The families I see […]

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 […]

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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