The Truth About Ties and Nipple Pain: Intervention Doesn't Have to be Invasive
The Wrong Help Can Hurt Nipple pain is often cited as the main reason that mothers quit breastfeeding before they want to. Indeed, many...
Milk Storage Guidelines
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How clean is YOUR pump?
For a few months I have been acquiring used pumps so that I can disinfect and evaluate their performance. I am (obsessively) testing the...
Thrush: The Bottom Line on Yeast in Mothers and Infants
In this must-read article, my mentor and colleague Faith McGinn, RN, IBCLC, addresses the often incorrect and outdated information that...
Fussy Baby? Read this!
Faith McGinn, RN, IBCLC, provides some great information, tips, and tricks for when your baby is fussy, including information on Infant...
Simple Relactation Plan
Lost your milk supply? Want to induce lactation? Faith McGinn, IBCLC, wrote a great plan for relactation on her website!...
Updated Recommendations on Alcohol Consumption While Breastfeeding
New, updated information has come out regarding alcohol consumption while breastfeeding: "Any long-term consequences for the children of...
Domperidone: What you need to know
Domperidone should be used as a last resort for mothers who have trouble making enough milk for their babies, after all other measures to...
The Scoop on Vitamin D
So, your baby's doctor has prescribed Vitamin D supplements, but is it really necessary and which kind should you get? Vitamin D...
Safe Sleep - 7 Steps to Safe Bedsharing
New parents are often sleep deprived, especially mothers who must wake up several times a night to nurse their infants. Sleeping with...