The TRUTH About Poop!
I have heard a lot of misinformation regarding the normalcy of a breastfed infant’s stooling patterns lately. It’s time to clear that up in today’s post, The TRUTH about poop. Misconception #1: “It’s...
View ArticleGentian Violet
Gentian violet is a popular remedy for oral and nipple candidiasis (thrush) in the breastfeeding world. There are some things to consider about this medication in order for you to make an informed...
View ArticleCircumcision Harms Breastfeeding
Before I delve into explaining why circumcision harms breastfeeding, I thought I would take the time to thoroughly define what circumcision is. Circumcision is the surgical removal of the prepuce, also...
View ArticleFeeding On Demand
Nursing on demand can be a wonderful thing. Let us remember that nursing on demand means allowing your baby to feed at the breast as many times as he wants and for as long as he wants. I want to...
View ArticleThe Wrong Way to Raise Awareness About Public Breastfeeding
Social media. A lovely place where people run with half stories, hate, and attempts to destroy businesses in an attempt to “go viral.” A place where people who are so starved for attention can easily...
View ArticleThe Smart Changing Pad, Can it Replace Professional Guidance?
How would you like a product that can weigh your baby, track their growth, monitor diaper output, and tell you how much breast milk your baby consumed? When something sounds too good to be true, it...
View ArticleThe Zika Virus and Breastfeeding
By now, you may have heard that the Zika virus is running rampant is some parts of South America. There have been many confirmed cases of Zika in the southern part of the United States in several...
View ArticleDemystifying Medically Indicated Newborn Supplementation
I’ve decided to create a resource to help explain why some babies need nutritional supplementation. Breast milk substitutes have been demonized so much in today’s society that some parents balk at...
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