Breastfeeding

Is breastmilk the perfect food for a baby? Yes. Does breastfeeding provide benefits for both mom and baby? Absolutely. Is breastfeeding easy? …

A Client’s Breastfeeding JourneyRead More

Have you ever imagined a really cool project for yourself but your busy life kept it on the back burner?  Most mothers would say this is the …

Setting New Goals: Breastfeeding Photography ProjectRead More

Check out the latest post from Lisa Lederer, CNM, IBLCE about the amazing new research about the link between breastfeeding and the infant's gut …

The Amazing H.M.O. (Human Milk Oligosaccharides)Read More

We have milk in our blood! That continues to fascinate me after many years of being a Midwife and Lactation consultant. Not only is it delicious …

A Different Kind of H.M.O. (Human Milk Oligosaccharides)Read More

Here is one mom's story of letting her baby go from nursing. It is a rollercoaster of emotions. Remember to embrace the memories of nursing, but …

One Mom’s Story of WeaningRead More

My journey is coming to an end, but when I think back to the beginning, I wasn't even sure I would make it this far. My baby boy is turning two. …

One Mama’s Breastfeeding JourneyRead More

All moms hope to provide their babies with the best that the world has to offer. They say the best things in life are free, and in the case of …

How to Make the Best Breast Milk For Your BabyRead More

Extension for Easier Latch One of the biggest improvements in lactation consulting recently has been to recognize that the baby can latch so …

Breastfeeding Tips in the 1st WeekRead More

I attended a funeral today for a friend who died of metastatic colon cancer.  She was only 50 years old.  Her children are 22 and 18.  This was …

Breastfeeding Crucial to a Healthy LifeRead More

Blue or teal? This was a question I would ask myself as a NICU nurse. Which nipple should I put on the bottle that I was about to feed to the …

Bottles for the Breastfed BabyRead More