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When I became a mom, I had no idea how different it was breastfeeding an "older" baby in comparison to a younger baby.  Wow!  Anyone who has breastfed a baby past 9 months knows just what I'm talking about!  Now, here comes the fun... So for those of you who are new to this, let's dive in.  What exactly am I referring to?!  For starters, they start "asking" for it.   No, really!!  You'll find they start tapping on your chest, or they start pulling down your shirt.  EEEEK!  H

When I became a lactation consultant (IBCLC) I always imagined I would love breastfeeding. Unfortunately, I can't say that has always been the case. I felt it important to write this post to let moms know that it is common to have odd feelings of no enjoyment, even frustration or simply "I don't like this feeling" while breastfeeding. For me, there were a number of things that just drove me absolutely nuts!! 1. That weird flutter thing she will do with her mouth on my nippl

Why some women do not enjoy breastfeeding and why it is such a struggle... Some moms give birth and have been looking forward to...

It is widely accepted that breastfeeding is the best for your baby.  What many people may not know is that it is not just the breast milk that a baby receives that makes it the best, but it is also the way the mouth functions and how the sucking mechanism at breast works which actually shapes the jaw, airway, and facial muscles that is very important.  Of course, there are a multitude of reasons why a mother may not be able to breastfeed her baby, at least for a short time. 

We hear it all the time--breastfeeding is best.  We know this.  But WHY is breastfeeding really the best way to feed your baby.  In this post we list 40 ways breastfeeding helps you, helps baby, and all the other benefits. The convenience of it!  It is super easy just to pop your baby on the breast whether you are out and about or at home.  No need to warm your milk or prep a bottle! Non-smelly poops!  No, really!  Exclusively breastfed babies have the easiest to clean poops

She is so cute right?  Adorable asleep, and seemingly unable to be disturbed.  But you notice that she has her mouth open.  It might be wide open or it might be just cracked.  Trouble is, this suggests that your sweet little one cannot breathe .  That's right... she cannot breathe well enough to keep her mouth closed. Why Is This Important? Well, breathing with your mouth open, even cracked, is not the biologically, normal, or healthy way to breathe.  We are obligate breather

It may seem that this is a new trend among some health professionals-- urging parents to wear their baby.  In reality, this has been...

The days leading up to delivering your baby can be so nerve wracking!  We know this.  You are inundated with advice from everyone sharing their stories and what "they" think you should do.  Unfortunately, it doesn't get better once you get to the hospital.  Not only does it come from family and friends, but sadly, too often new parents find they get a plethora of instructions from nurses, doctors, other medical providers, and they do not know what to believe. We want to prov