Breastfeeding and Breast Enhancement: What Do We Know?
You’ve heard of breast enhancement. Maybe you find yourself wondering, “Wait! Do I really know what this means?” Hmm. Maybe not. That exact question flickered… The post Breastfeeding and Breast...
View ArticleMaternal Child Dietitians: What’s Their Role?
Do dietitians do more than just give advice on food intake? Indeed, they do! In honor of National Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day, I want to… The post Maternal Child Dietitians: What’s Their...
View ArticleHiring the Right Lactation Consultant
Hiring the right lactation consultant requires a little thinking. Consider your situation, then formulate several questions, and get some answers before you hire anyone. What… The post Hiring the Right...
View ArticleYour Quick Guide to Summer Skincare and Breastfeeding
You’re wanting to battle the bugs, avoid the sunburn, and enjoy the summer. But what products are you using, and should you be more careful… The post Your Quick Guide to Summer Skincare and...
View ArticlePharmaceutical Milk Suppressants: What’s the Low Down?
We know that some substances suppress milk production. Today, I’ll talk about pharmaceutical milk suppressants. But stay tuned for part 2 where I’ll address other… The post Pharmaceutical Milk...
View ArticlePlant-Based and Herbal Milk Suppressants: What’s the Low Down?
The other day, I talked about pharmaceutical products that can potentially affect milk supply. Today, I want to talk about plant-based and herbal milk suppressants.… The post Plant-Based and Herbal...
View ArticleSocial Aspects of Milk Suppression: What’s the Low Down?
Maybe you’ve explored every pharmacologic, plant or herbal explanation for your low milk supply. But there are some social aspects of milk suppression, too. Inadequate… The post Social Aspects of Milk...
View ArticleEmergency Preparedness for Breastfeeding Families: The Role of IBCLCs
I admit it. The first time I ever heard about emergency preparedness for breastfeeding families it seemed odd to me. My immediate smart-alecky remark was:… The post Emergency Preparedness for...
View Article7 Questions to Ask About Autoimmune Diseases and Breastfeeding
I often find it hard to get my head around autoimmune diseases. Then, I need to help a mother, a professional, or an IBLCE™ Exam… The post 7 Questions to Ask About Autoimmune Diseases and Breastfeeding...
View ArticleYour Beauty Routine and Breastfeeding: What You Need to Know
As the holidays approach, you might be looking forward to getting family photos or dressing up for holiday parties and family gatherings. But before you… The post Your Beauty Routine and Breastfeeding:...
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