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…
So many times, I hear people say, “Well, breastfeeding is normal, right? Aren’t babies like little puppies? They should just instinctively know what to do,…
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…
I can’t begin to imagine how many calls I’ve had from both parents and professionals who are half-panicked about colored milk. I doubt I’ll be…
We’d like to think that breastfeeding happens in a safe little bubble. It doesn’t. Sometimes, we must recognize that the mother’s physical, emotional, and social…
You may have seen well-meaning mothers on social media offering up their milk for families who are unable to find adequate amounts of formula. Yes,…
When you became a NICU nurse, you probably didn’t imagine yourself spending much, if any, time supporting breastfeeding and lactation. You probably imagined yourself standing…
More and more infants and children are affected with plagiocephaly. There’s much that we don’t know about it. Maybe you’ve already wondered about the effect…
After having been in this business for decades, I hear the same old myths. I won’t say I’ve heard them all, but certainly, I’ve heard…