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Watch my YouTube video! Having a baby can be either a joyous or stressful time–usually both—of your life. Suffering from postpartum mood...

As an advocate for the responsible usage of cannabis amongst adults, I have been compelled to write about marijuana use and lactation for...

How to the heck to start collecting milk for your baby if you plan to return to work? Try your pump out before you actually need to use...

One thing you can’t get enough of is education. I consider myself to be a lifelong learner and believe that this mindset opens so many...

San Diego parents, we are definitely not used to having this conversation, especially if you are from the west coast like me. So you want...

A lactation professional friend named Des reached out to me yesterday to ask me a very interesting, probably wondered by many but rarely...

Is it ok to smoke weed and breastfeed? How long to wait to breastfeeding after smoking weed, cannabis, marijuana?

A few times a week I get asked what you can do prenatally to prepare for breastfeeding. If this is also your question, this blog is for...

The theme for Black Maternal Health Week 2023 #BMHW23 “Our Bodies Belong to Us: Restoring Black Autonomy and Joy!” ​ Skip ahead: 5 Ways...

I get asked this very common question on a regular basis, "Should I give my baby gripe water?" The answer depends on your specific...

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I get a lot of questions around baby poop, gas and tummy issues. As a lactation consultant, it's within my scope to discuss these things...

Want to add a little breastmilk to your baby's solid foods? Here's how! "Everybody's so creative!" *In the voice of...

Several common misconceptions often lead people to believe they have insufficient milk when they are in fact producing enough. A few of...

A few things to know about weaning & starting solids... If you are weaning before the age of 6 months, your baby will still need milk as...

Listen, weaning is a deeply personal choice and very much a journey of its own within the breastfeeding journey. I get this question a...

Taking care of a newborn baby is hard work, and finding the balance with sleep and rest can be difficult but you must find a way to...

Photo Credit : @sacredbirthdoula on Facebook; New Jersey Breastfeeding Coalition MER = milk ejection reflex is breastmilk is released...

Spoiler alert...it doesn't! There are a few safety rules, but generally speaking it is not known to have a negative impact on a healthy...