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What medications are safe while breastfeeding?

Sometimes parents receive conflicting information about what medications are compatible with lactation. As research continues to develop...

How to Hand Express Breastmilk

Hand expression can be useful if you need to collect colostrum (aka the golden milk produced in the first few days of birth) since it's...

Why is the Breastfeeding Latch Important?

You often hear lactation professionals emphasizing the importance of a good deep latch. So why is the latch important when...

Happy Black Breastfeeding Week!

This week I'm channeling Snoop Dogg's message by thanking myself and celebrating my breastfeeding journey. I breastfed my older son for...

Ways to manage nipple twiddling and other nursing gymnastics

First... Why do babies/toddlers play with your nipple/breasts/hair/earrings, hit, etc? Multiple reasons: They are in the process of...

Tips for breastfeeding when your baby is sick

Did you know that when you or your baby is sick, your breast milk changes by increasing antibodies and helpful vitamins and nutrients?...

Updated protocols for ductal narrowing (plugged ducts)

One Friday morning I woke up with a hardened painful area on the outer quadrant of my right breast. At first, I thought it was just...

How to obtain a pain-free latch when breastfeeding

Steps for a nourishing latch. Sometimes your baby latches easily but sometimes you might need to readjust. If you are experiencing pain...