Several of my nurse friends are now retired, and a few have given up their nursing license. But I cannot understand that. I won’t give…
It’s common for breastfeeding mothers to experience sore nipples in the early days after birth. In most cases, the new mothers are experiencing “new baby”…
When I was a young nurse, we routinely poured betadine over the laboring mother’s perineum. We believed that the newborn should not be exposed to…
My father was always quick to quote Mark Twain: “Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.” Not…
Maybe you’ve already had bariatric surgery. Or you’re thinking about having bariatric surgery. Maybe you’re wondering about how that might affect you, your baby, or…
Did you get a letter or email saying that you’re due to recertify your IBCLC® certification? If so, be sure you know the requirements, and…
Unquestionably, support is helpful for anyone who sets a goal or undertakes a project. Whether you’re studying for an exam, kicking a bad habit, or…
For decades, people have said that mothers should not bring their babies into bed with them at night — no matter what, no matter why.This…
Internationally, about a half-million women have breast reduction surgery each year. That’s the first fact. But what facts do you need to know about breastfeeding…
Okay, I admit, the title for this post might not be quite right. Because the “most” important category is the category where you have the…