The Truth About Nipple Confusion and What You Need to Know
“Don’t give your baby a pacifier or they will have nipple confusion!” “Wait 6 weeks to offer a bottle so your baby doesn’t develop nipple confusion.” If you’re pregnant or ... Read More The post The...
View ArticleWhat Do I Do With My Breast Pump When I Finish Using It?
What do I do with my breast pump when I finish using it? It is totally awesome that insurance companies are covering breast pumps since roughly 70% of women go ... Read More The post What Do I Do With...
View ArticleHow to Freeze Breast Milk: Common Mistakes and Must-Dos
One of the most common questions our lactation counselors are asked is regarding how to freeze breast milk. The most important thing to remember is that having a huge stash ... Read More The post How...
View ArticleCommon Breastfeeding Myths Busted by a CLC
In this age of the internet, information is readily available. Add in anecdotes from well-meaning friends and family and it can be overwhelming to disseminate what is current and accurate ... Read More...
View ArticleHow To Go Dairy Free When Breastfeeding
Some of us (adults and babies) don’t tolerate dairy well. A milk protein intolerance may present in a young baby as: fussiness after feeding that does not stop painful (lower ... Read More The post How...
View ArticleDoes Breast Milk Cause Cavities?
Our doulas see this question ALL the time in Facebook parenting groups: does breast milk cause cavities? There is a lot of information “out there,” but rarely from qualified sources. ... Read More The...
View Article5 Tips for Making Your Own Baby Food
It’s Thanksgiving week and I’m sure food is on most of our minds! And if you have a little one who is eating solids this can be an exciting time ... Read More The post 5 Tips for Making Your Own Baby...
View ArticleTransitioning to Milk | Tips for Switching Your Baby to Milk
As your baby begins to approach their first birthday you may start to wonder when to stop giving formula or breast milk and change to milk. Breast milk and formula ... Read More The post Transitioning...
View ArticleWhat is the Best Bottle?
Whether your baby will be drinking from a bottle exclusively or occasionally, you likely want to know what is the best bottle. I have good news and bad news for ... Read More The post What is the Best...
View ArticleBest Products for Bottle Feeding
Is it just me or does there seem to be a surplus of products out there for infant feeding? It can be very overwhelming as an expecting/new parent to ascertain ... Read More The post Best Products for...
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