Is donor milk an option for adopted infants? And if so, what are some of the questions to ask about the efficacy, safety, and practicality…
At holiday time, we often travel to see family members. It’s what we do. But lactating mothers may want to plan ahead when traveling with…
November is National Native American Heritage Month. As we pause and celebrate the history and contributions of our country’s Native people, I’d like to focus…
Confused about choosing the right pathway to use for your IBCLC® exam eligibility? It will take you less than 4 minutes to read this post…
Have you started to think about your fall and winter holiday traditions? How they may need to be changed during the current pandemic? Have you…
So many people don’t understand what an IBCLC® is. Even more amazing is that some of those people actually start the process to become an…
Don’t believe the myth that babies with Down Syndrome can’t breastfeed. That’s just not true. In my experience, however, there are some points that are…
Are you celebrating? International Babywearing Week is generally celebrated the first week of October, but this year dates are flexible, and celebrations are held throughout…
It’s estimated that about 1 in 3 women experience some form of physical abuse from an intimate partner in their lifetime. Domestic violence, or intimate…
October is SIDS Awareness Month. Longtime readers of my blog, and those who have attended any of my courses, know that the advice has changed…