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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 I love hearing the old wives tales and outdated information that is still being passed around.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…
When I was young, if you had asked me what I was going to do with my life, lactation consultant would not be my response. I can guarantee it. Maybe teacher or social worker. I used to always say that I wanted to help women who are struggling in areas of life that I had…
I get questions about supplements. All. The. Time. Let’s face it, we are living in a society right now where there is a lot of excitement surrounding supplements of all kinds. I think we have all fallen into this at one time or another…be it protein shakes, or energy drinks, or, yes, even milk supply…
Whenever a new mother tells me about a situation where she felt discriminated against for breastfeeding, I always figure that it will be the last time. After all, we are in the 21stcentury now, right? I guess I just don’t quite get it. Let’s consider this a minute, and pardon me for stepping up onto…
I think I get as many questions about oversupply as I do about low supply. Of course, having too much milk probably sounds like a good problem to have, huh? Think again. Ask any mother who has struggled with oversupply and she will tell you that it is not a good problem to have. Sometimes I…
I often get calls about a baby who won’t take a bottle. This is usually accompanied by a plea from a desperate mother who is getting ready to return to work and fears that her baby won’t eat all day. The internet is full of helpful (or not so helpful) suggestions for parents to try. …