That time when my father bottlefed my 6-week-old orange juice while I napped.
It was 1991, and I was living in Oklahoma when my first baby was born. When she was 6 weeks old I traveled to Michigan to show off my...
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Wouldn't it be nice if we had gauges on the side of our breasts?
How to tell if your baby is getting enough if you don't have a gauge on side of your breast.
Can you overfeed a breastfed baby?
Ever wonder if you can overfeed a breastfed baby? Read my embarrassing La Leche League story and learn the lesson I learned the hard way.
Choosing a Nursing Bra
Back in the "day" I had a lovely boutique combined with my lactation practice and we ROCKED at fitting women for nursing bras. You can't...
Try Not To Take it Personally if your Baby Won't Latch
Typically, a baby who WON'T latch, CAN'T latch. My job as an IBCLC (Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant) is to figure...
Your Nips Matter.
One of my most horrific memories is when my husband (trying to help) put disposable nursing pads inside my bra; the problem came when I...
"You're 9 weeks old, it's time to get your sh*t together".
I've been laughing all week about this line a mother dropped on her baby who is still having breastfeeding issues. She said it in the...
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