I’ve Lost my Milk! Is it Possible to Relactate?
From first-time mom, Shelly: In honor of World Breastfeeding Week, I’m making a toast: Here is to trying again. Here is to providing the best for my baby. Here is to hard times. Here is to when you...
View ArticleLow Milk Supply: Tricky to Treat!
When a mom is experiencing difficulty making enough milk for her baby, the usual suggestion from well meaning professionals is often, “Nurse your baby more —your body will rally and you will make more...
View ArticleBreastfeeding Help from your Physician? Maybe Not.
Breastfeeding is something that every mother and every baby has a right to do. More importantly, it is widely accepted as the preferred way to feed a baby. We can all rattle off numerous health risks...
View ArticleTongue Tie and Social Media: Concerning and Confusing!
This post was co-written by Renee Beebe and sister IBCLC Jessica Altemara. Thank you Jessica for your inspiration and professionalism! Some lactation professionals have been trying to address a lack...
View ArticleTen Facts You Must Know about Insurance and Breastfeeding Support
My dear colleague and friend, Joy Funston, recently attended a webinar to understand the rights of the breastfeeding mother under the Affordable Care Act. (In the US) She graciously shared what she...
View ArticleFrenotomy Aftercare: Effective and Respectful
Your baby has had a frenotomy/frenectomy (frenectomy is the term for laser frenulum release and frenotomy for scissors) and the last thing you want is for it to heal incorrectly–possibly requiring a...
View ArticleFrenotomy–Parent Perseverance Pays Off
Breastfeeding always hurt for first- time breastfeeder, Tina. She was given a nipple shield to help with the pain. And it did help. Even so, she knew a nipple shield was not a long-term solution. She...
View ArticleUpdated: Video Consultations: How do They Work?
The family in this video “met” with me from two different countries. This is the last few minutes of a consultation. The client is talking about meeting with a local IBCLC for follow up to our meeting....
View ArticleFiling a Claim with your Insurance
INSTRUCTIONS for PATIENTS FILING FOR REIMBURSEMENT You are encouraged to file a claim for third party reimbursement. By filing a claim, you may receive partial or full reimbursement and you help to...
View ArticleRule #1: Feed The Baby!
Breastfeeding. It’s what I’m all about as a lactation consultant. I have built an entire career around helping you to breastfeed your baby. Part of the reason that lactation consultants even exist is...
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