How to Use a Nipple Shield for Flat or Inverted Nipples: An IBCLC Guide
A nipple shield can be a lifeline for flat or inverted nipples, but only if you know how to use it, protect your supply, and have a plan to wean.
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Announcing Our New Guide, Managing Breast Engorgement: A Practical Guide
This comprehensive guide to provide you with actionable “Do’s and Don’ts” for prevention, as well as step-by-step relief techniques.
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Will I produce enough breastmilk for my baby?
12 steps to successful breastfeeding learned from years of IBCLC work Can you guess what the most common question or concern is for new and expecting mamas? Yes, the title…
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How to Prepare to Breastfeed Twins: A Guide for Soon-to-be Mamas
Welcome to a journey unlike any other—preparing to breastfeed your twins. If you’re feeling a mix of excitement and nervousness, you’re not alone. Breastfeeding one baby can seem daunting, and…
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Understanding Your Baby’s Weight Gain in the First Year
Hey there, new (or expecting) mamas! Wondering about how your baby will grow in their first year? You’re in the right place. We’re diving into everything from how much your…
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Announcing The Free Breastfeeding Support Group
The Breastfeeding Support Group is an excellent opportunity for birth workers to meet and engage with our dedicated team of International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs).
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Announcing Our New Guide: Position and Latch Checklist
The Position and Latch Checklist breaks down the breastfeeding process into easy-to-follow steps, available as an interactive tool on our website and a downloadable PDF. This guide is a resource created from our experience helping hundreds of new mamas. It introduces the importance of positioning and latch in 4 Simple Steps.
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C-Section Recovery Tips
When facing a C-Section, you may be wondering, “What can I do to help myself?” As a mama who asked herself the same question when preparing to have my twins,…
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How to Help a Mom with Postpartum Depression
We’ve shared how to help new moms and moms of multiples, but I feel like we need to share how to help a mom with Postpartum Depression. Postpartum Depression is…
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How to Help and Support a Mom of Multiples
I’m a mom of multiples (twins, to be specific!). Thus, it’s of no surprise that supporting moms of multiples is a cause near and dear to my heart. I want…
