If there’s anything breastfeeding mothers fear (besides teeth, that is) it’s plugged milk ducts and mastitis. Mothers ask about plugs and mastitis prior to the baby being born. Just because you’re breastfeeding, doesn’t mean that these things are a guarantee. Some mothers will go their whole breastfeeding relationship without ever experiencing either one of these…
You finally get into the hang of breastfeeding and guess what? You’re told it’s time to start solids. How did that happen so quickly? Weren’t you just being discharged from the hospital last week and figuring out how to get the latch down? Don’t panic. I agree, it is confusing. Starting solids can feel really…
Best name ever, right? Very descriptive. This came from a podcast listener who wrote to us asking for an episode on the very real, common phenomena of one side being bigger than the other when breastfeeding. Sound familiar?? I’m sure to some of you it does. It is something mothers will ask about a lot~ one…
Yeah, I said that. Maybe not power like “I can lift a car”, but more like “I can do anything” kind of power. Empowerment. The cool thing is, most mothers don’t even realize this is happening. I know I didn’t recognize it until much later, like when my kids were walking and talking and I…
Not just any vitamin. Specifically Vitamin D and iron. Have you ever wondered if you should be giving your baby extra anything? I mean, as adults it always seems like we need something extra, right? I could probably name several vitamins or nutrients I am deficient in as I sit here and type. Does that…
Breastfeeding myths are like a favorite pastime for me. I love hearing the old wives tales and outdated information that is still being passed around. Sometimes it seems like the breastfeeding world is the only medical entity that is subject to folklore labeled as truth. My most recent bout with myths are under the heading…
I hate reflux. Especially if I have it. Now if we are talking about reflux in babies, that’s a different frustration. Parents don’t want to see their baby uncomfortable, and reflux can definitely cause discomfort for new babies. I talk with parents about reflux ALL. THE. TIME. It is so common. What makes the difference…
It’s always been amazing to me how much life changes after you have a baby. I mean, obviously it changes…but even when you’re pregnant you still cannot fathom just how differently you will think and act after that little baby is born. I see this during the prenatal period when I have mothers-to-be in breastfeeding…
One of the biggest concerns I hear new mothers talking about is losing weight and getting back in shape. When can they start? How long to wait until they can get back in the gym? Will diet, exercise or supplements impact milk at all? It seems like in our society, there is a lot of focus on…
Who knew that breastfeeding could be so newsworthy? As a lactation consultant, it is part of my life to keep up with the most recent articles, research and controversies that happen in the breastfeeding world. However, I don’t think it is common knowledge for the rest of the humans I know to look for breastfeeding…