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As we celebrate National Breastfeeding Week, it's crucial to focus on the support available for new parents, especially postpartum...

When Feeding Doesn’t Go as Planned When Rebecca had her first baby, she assumed breastfeeding would be simple. Natural. Automatic. “I...

Did you know clogged ducts aren’t actually caused by thickened milk or a physical “blockage”? The latest evidence shows the main culprit...

The journey of breast/chest feeding is a beautiful experience, but it's essential to identify and address any potential hurdles you may...

Gain the knowledge and confidence in preparing to feed your newborn!

Did you know that breast milk is like a personalized potion crafted by nature for your baby's well-being? It's not just about providing...

Wondering about nipple shields? Let's break it down! Nipple shields are a helpful tool for breastfeeding parents facing challenges like...

How can an IBCLC help me? How are they different from the help I would get from my care provider or a public health nurse? We often see...

While breast/chest feeding has many health benefits for parent and babe, not all people can or want to feed their baby directly from...

If you are planning to breast/chest feed, you may be wondering how, if and when to use a bottle and how and when to use a breast pump in...

Our clients often say: "why didn't my doctor recommend that I see you? I had to Google search to find you." or "my pediatrician seemed to...

There is insufficient evidence that lactation cookies and other herbal supplements will increase your milk supply. When it comes down to...

An undisturbed first hour or "golden hour" of your baby's life is important not only for bonding between parent and babe, but also to...

Knowing what to expect in your breast/chest feeding journey and making a plan that relates to your experiences and needs can help reduce...

A large U.S. Study (Flaherman et al., 2015) found a significant relationship between cesarean birth and delayed increase in milk...

Posterior tongue ties. They are such a mystery and can cause so much confusion for breast/chest feeding parents and care providers alike....

Parents often say the biggest shock they experience when their baby is born, aside from sleep deprivation, is the lack of control they...

I recently sat with a new mom and her newborn baby as she told me about her breastfeeding struggles in the first week of her baby's life....

When you're about 16 weeks pregnant, your body begins to make colostrum, the first milk your baby will receive when they are born. Once...

It is a common concern amoung new parents who plan on breastfeeding their baby. "Will I have enough milk?" "My grandmother said she...