By definition, engorgement is about congestion and distension. There’s vascular and lymphatic congestion, and milk. Remember, this is all about the fluid getting stuck, like…
In a previous post, I explained how physiologic engorgement normally occurs in all mothers who have given birth. Here, we’ll explore pathologic engorgement. Definition and…
Think you know all about engorgement? Hmm, maybe not. Let’s start with this: Let’s tackle those questions, and more. Parents or professionals who talk about…
The ancient Babylonians started the tradition of making new year’s resolutions some 4,000 years ago. Since then, we’ve all stood up and declared that starting…
As we close out 2022 and usher in 2023, I’d like to thank you for your support over the last year! I appreciate each and…
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Setting a lofty goal seems great, but then we ask ourselves, “How can I break this down into bite-sized daily tasks or actions?” Some of…
Ah, yes. Everyone in the household is excited and spreading good cheer for the holiday season. The baby has settled into a happy cadence of…
Failing an exam hurts. You’ve worked hard to complete all the eligibility requirements, you’ve spent hundreds of dollars to sit for the exam, you’ve taken…
Now that we’ve acknowledged the amazingly complex milk ejection reflex, which you’ve probably heard called milk let-down, let’s explore how certain stimuli may impact let-down,…