Good communication is a central skill for all healthcare professionals to master. We must be well-versed in communicating with all types of families, including those…
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Remember that old song? “Love and marriage … go together like a horse and carriage.” You might have heard “teaching and counseling” in the same…
If you haven’t already endured criticism about breastfeeding, brace yourself. At one point or another, nearly every breastfeeding mother is attacked for her decisions or…
For over two decades, we’ve had good evidence that cue-based feedings are best for breastfed infants born at term. Until recently, the evidence for cue-based…
Breastfeeding mothers who are going back to work have a lot on their minds. You might have already started worrying about keeping up your milk…
Wouldn’t it be grand if you could successfully influence mothers, bosses, friends, and everyone you know to promote, support, and protect breastfeeding? What if I…
Last week, a woman who was having her second baby (by repeat cesarean surgery) asked if I would come to the hospital with her. I…
Whether you are breastfeeding or not, gaining child custody is always a painful ordeal. However, if you are breastfeeding, you should be prepared for…