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…
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,…
Have you ever thought about what I like to call the “magic triangle”? That’s milk production, milk ejection, and milk transfer. Each of those is…
Parents frequently ask, “How do I know if my baby is getting enough milk?” Decades of scientific research and my own clinical experience have shown…
In the old days, we often talked about “demand” feedings.” However, that word carries the connotation of some big, loud, desperate plea to be fed.…
Seemingly everyone knows that skin-to-skin contact promotes bonding within a family unit. Some people know it’s a major factor in newborn adaptation to extrauterine life.…
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…
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…
Hiring the right lactation consultant requires a little thinking. Consider your situation, then formulate several questions, and get some answers before you hire anyone. What…
In a previous post, I addressed funny-colored milk in general. Today, I’d like to talk about a rare condition when the funny-colored milk is called…