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Why “only 5% of women can’t make enough milk” is a myth
Every day people are told that “only 5% of women can’t make enough milk.” Where does this come from- and is it even true?
What to Do When Your Breastfed Baby Won’t Take a Bottle (Introducing a Bottle, Part 3)
Bottle refusal is incredibly hard for breastfeeding parents. Learn how to help your baby take a bottle, and what to do if they won’t.
How to Give a Bottle to a Breastfed Baby (Introducing a Bottle, Part 2)
Introducing bottles to breastfed babies doesn’t have to be complicated or stressful. Here are the simple steps, with examples of good and bad bottle latches.
Bottles for Breastfed Babies (Introducing a Bottle, Part 1)
Let’s say you’re breastfeeding and you really want to use bottles sometimes, too. How on earth are you supposed to pick a bottle to even start with if every company has similar claims and the boogeyman of “nipple confusion” is lurking around every corner?
Why sleep training and breastfeeding don’t mix (and what to do instead)
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.
how to start pumping and build a milk stash while breastfeeding
Every single day (not an exaggeration) parents ask me about pumping. They want to know how to start pumping, how to schedule
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
Top Ten Essential Books for Lactation Consultants
I always get asked what my favorite books for lactation consultants are, so I’ve decided to make it official for once and for all and provide you lovely folks with a top 10 list (plus a bonus at the end for private practice lactation consultants).
Should you be a paperless IBCLC?
originally posted 2/11/2018- updated 12/12/19 I’m a paper loving girl. If I buy a book, it’s hardcopy. I can’t handle a to-do