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.…
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 many components of human milk change from hour to hour, day to day, month to month. Let’s take a quick look at the changes…
I previously wrote about why babies may be reluctant to breastfeed in mostly normal newborn situations. With a little help, those issues usually resolve fairly…
Newborn babies should be eager and happy to breastfeed, right? At the breast, they find nourishment, nurturing, and general pleasure. Yet, whether it’s a newborn…
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…
Most of us know that professional development is important for our own career, but it also benefits those around us. Here are 4 reasons why…
As you know, I have the strong conviction that continuing education is different from professional development. But I’d be quick to say that without the…
When I got my IBCLC™ certification in 1993, it was just another certification. (I already had others.) Another bunch of letters after my name. Another…
It’s easy to get tangled up in something that seems mysterious or complex. I’ve been there! One of those things came up recently during a…