Baby Health

Sep 14, 20232 min read

STOP! Do a Flange Check

When a New Mom Uses a Breast Pump The Ideal Version: A new mom carefully opens her first breast pump. She is excited to start...

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Jun 22, 20233 min read

What is the best bottle for breastfeeding babies?

As a maternal child RN with 35 years of experience and an IBCLC for 21 years, I have often been asked about the best bottle for...

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Jun 20, 20232 min read

12 Breastfeeding Reasons Other Than Hunger

12 breastfeeding reasons for baby to suckle when not hungry: 💖 Comfort: Breastfeeding provides a sense of security and comfort for...

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Mar 23, 20231 min read

Skin To Skin

Skin-to-skin is a method of care where a newborn baby is placed naked (or with a diaper) on their parent's bare chest, with a blanket...

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Oct 15, 20216 min read

An undiagnosed tongue and/or lip tie may be the missing piece to your breastfeeding puzzle.

Breastfeeding for any mother and baby is very much like one giant puzzle. Even when most of the pieces fit together, others may not fit...

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Jun 26, 20183 min read

The Missing Link to Gut Health and it's Effects on Your Baby's Health

Antibiotics kill the “good” bacteria in our guts. This leaves room for “bad” bacteria to grow. Think of gut flora as “flowers” and bad bacte

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