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The First Week of Breastfeeding: What to Expect
The first week of breastfeeding can feel overwhelming — but you're not alone. Whether you're a first-time parent or navigating a new feeding journey, it's normal to feel uncertain in these early days. This blog post is here to give you a realistic look at what to...
The Benefits of Using an Out-of-Network Lactation Consultant
Navigating postpartum life is filled with decisions, especially when it comes to feeding your baby. One of the most impactful choices you can make is who you trust to guide you through your lactation journey. While in-network providers may seem like the default, there...
The Role of Occupational Therapy in Infants: Nurturing Development from the Start
As parents and caregivers, watching a baby grow and develop is one of the most rewarding experiences. From the first smile to the first step, each milestone marks the beginning of a new chapter in a child's life. While many infants reach these developmental stages on...
The Role of Craniosacral Therapy for Infants
As parents, watching your infant grow and develop is one of the most rewarding experiences. However, sometimes babies can face challenges that affect their comfort and well-being, whether it’s trouble with feeding, sleeping, colic, or overall nervous system...
How to Find a Lactation Consultant Near Me: Top Tips for New Moms
You're awake at 3 AM, your baby is crying, and no matter what you try, breastfeeding just isn't working. Frustration and exhaustion start to set in. You're not alone in this struggle; many new moms face the same challenge. Finding the right support can make a world of...
8 Ways an IBCLC Consultant Can Support Your Breastfeeding Journey
It's estimated that one out of four babies are exclusively breastfed during the first six months. Since breastfeeding is the natural option, many expecting mothers often assume that it will be easy. Sadly, this isn't always the case. Whether it's trouble with latching...
Silverettes: Your Secret Weapon for Breastfeeding Comfort and Healing
Are you just beginning your breastfeeding journey or planning to welcome a baby soon? If so, you're probably learning that breastfeeding isn't always easy or comfortable. In fact, the pain and irritation can make it feel easier to give up. But it doesn't have to be...
The Role of a Lactation Consultant: Beyond Just Breastfeeding Support
There are times in our lives when we face challenges, and some soothing words of encouragement from friends and family are enough to get us through. Then there are the other types of challenges: the ones where we need the wise words of an expert. A lactation...
Lip Ties and Breastfeeding: Debunking Common Myths and Misconceptions
You've probably heard of tongue ties, but have you heard of a newborn having a lip tie? This occurs when the strip of skin beneath the upper lip is too short or tight. It restricts the movement of the lips and occurs in 4 to 11% of babies. While lip ties aren't talked...
The Role of Partners in Breastfeeding Support: A Guide for Dads
According to the CDC, an estimated 60% of mothers don't breastfeed as long as they intended. For many, this early departure from breastfeeding stems from an overall lack of support. While breastfeeding is an entirely natural source of infant nutrition, it's not as...