Many years ago, I saw a baby who had not made good weight gains. The mother told me about her good baby, and I watched…
You’ve seen it happen. The licensed healthcare professional tells the parents, “Oh, the baby isn’t gaining enough weight with breastfeeding. You need to offer some…
This is the first post in a series that will address the central questions around supplementing a breastfed baby. Whether you’re the parent or the…
Travel with an infant can feel daunting and be overwhelming. Navigating airports and air travel can have similar challenges, there are some dos and don’ts…
For decades, parents and professionals have told me what they’ve heard or advised about keeping your pump clean. I get a little nutty, because much…
It was over three decades ago, but I can still see the mother standing in the nursery doorway around 1:30 am. Wisps of blonde hair…
Some years ago, the director of our perinatal service asked, “Marie, what would you consider to be red flags for post-hospital follow-up? I shrugged and…
I often find it hard to get my head around autoimmune diseases. Then, I need to help a mother, a professional, or an IBLCE™ Exam…
For decades, I’ve heard people talk about “breast milk.” But for the life of me, I can’t understand why we call it breast milk. What…
Emergencies and natural disasters can and do happen. Previously, I described the role of an IBCLC in planning for emergencies. Planning ahead of time is…