Breast Feeding Resources

NAVIGATING COMMON BREASTFEEDING/PUMPING COMPLICATIONS: A GUIDE FOR PARENTS

As a registered nurse, internationally board-certified lactation consultant (IBCLC), and mother of 4, I understand the joys and challenges that come with breastfeeding and pumping. It's a beautiful and natural way to nourish your baby, but it can also be accompanied by various complications that can leave parents feeling overwhelmed and defeated. In this comprehensive [...]

NAVIGATING COMMON BREASTFEEDING/PUMPING COMPLICATIONS: A GUIDE FOR PARENTS2023-10-05T19:33:26-07:00

PART I: The Clogged Duct.

“Help, I think I have a clogged duct. I have followed my doctor’s advice and everything I can find on Google: heat, massage, pumping, dangle feeding, vibration, nothing seems to work. In fact, it feels worse. What am I doing wrong?”  This is a frequent call or email we receive at the Growing with Baby [...]

PART I: The Clogged Duct.2023-09-22T20:37:01-07:00

Making Mom’s Life Easier: Successful Pumping On the Go

Being a mother is a full-time job, and finding the time and space to do so while on the move can be challenging for those who are breastfeeding and pumping. Whether you're a traveling professional or a busy parent running errands, here are some strategies to make pumping on the go more manageable and successful. [...]

Making Mom’s Life Easier: Successful Pumping On the Go2023-08-22T18:38:15-07:00

Tandem Nursing by Accident

“She will wean while you are pregnant.” “Your supply will dry up, don’t worry about it.” “You can’t get pregnant while nursing as often as you do.” Man, how I wish I knew then what I know now.   When our first child, Llama*, turned 9 months old and we decided that we didn’t want [...]

Tandem Nursing by Accident2023-08-13T20:55:20-07:00

How To Help Fix Low Milk Supply

One of the biggest concerns that parents have when I meet with them whether it is prenatally or postpartum is being able to produce enough milk for their baby. Low milk production often shows up in many social media posts, product advertisements, and from stories from other parents so it is absolutely understandable that parents [...]

How To Help Fix Low Milk Supply2023-05-03T21:36:24-07:00

The Importance of Optimal Tongue Tie Release Time: A Guide for Parents

As a Functional dentist, who has been working with babies for over 7 years, I understand the concerns parents may have when it comes to their baby's oral health. One issue that has gained attention in recent years is tongue tie, a condition where the frenulum, the band of tissue that connects the tongue to [...]

The Importance of Optimal Tongue Tie Release Time: A Guide for Parents2023-05-03T21:46:58-07:00

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