Picture this. A mother leans over and kisses her wiggly baby on the forehead. She kisses each rosy cheek, each tiny hand, and each squirmy foot. She smiles sweetly at her exquisite child, leaving it with a favorite toy, and then moves on to continue her daily activities. A little while later the baby starts [...]
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Have you ever used Reglan or Domperidone to increase your milk supply? If the answer is yes, The United States Lactation Consultant Association needs your assistance with an important survey of Domperidone and Reglan in breastfeeding mothers. Dr. Thomas Hale and Kathllen Kendall-Tackett have constructed an on-line survey to study the side effects of these [...]
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There are some findings from a new study going around that claims breast milk is not vital for an infant’s optimum health. According to Professor Sven Carlsen, the leader of the Norweigan team of scientists who conducted the study, the conditions of the mother’s womb, specifically the balance of hormones, is a more important variable [...]
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Welcome to “Ask an LC” by Melissa Yetter RN CLC Melissa Yetter RN CLC is an experienced OB/L&D/Newborn nurse since the 70’s. She started her specialized lactation career in 1988, became a CLC in 1991, and went on to IBCLC in 1993, renewed in 1998. Due to unforeseen circumstances, she opted out of the required 10 year IBCLC [...]
Welcome to “Ask a LC” by Melissa Yetter RN CLC “@birthserene How about tips for how to increase milk with galactogogues and OTC herbs?” Thank you for this great question! Low milk supply is one of the most common reasons why mother’s say they have decided to stop breastfeeding. Occasionally, mothers will look for [...]
All questions are so very very important. Especially breastfeeding questions! Never, ever do I hear a “stupid” question, although many new moms could feel like their questions may be silly or stupid and are then are afraid to ask. As a Health Care Professional (HCP) and Certified Lactation Counselor, I want you to know that the very questions [...]
Biting is a concern I often hear expressed by new moms, moms-to-be or women who don’t have children. Especially when you talk about breastfeeding past six months. “Doesn’t she bite you?” “I don’t plan on breastfeeding once he gets teeth.” Many babies never bite and if your baby does it is usually pretty simple to [...]
