Ever since I was a child, I had a calling to teach and work with children. While I did not see this at first, it was my preschool teacher that said I would be working with children one day when I was older.

Breastfeeding with Siblings Tips for breastfeeding your newborns with siblings at home.  Are you currently a breastfeeding mom with a toddler running around that needs to be entertained 24/7 and a newborn that needs to […]

  Nipple Shields A nipple shield can be seen in use with the two photos seen in this blog post. A nipple shield is a thin piece of flexible silicone with a protruding tip that […]

    Snacking & Breastfeeding It is very important, as a breastfeeding mom, to be taking in enough calories throughout the day to make adequate milk for your little. One way I did this was […]

Skin to Skin & Breastfeeding   When you first got pregnant, if you are anything like me, you threw yourself into research. You wanted to learn all about pregnancy. What are you going to experience […]

WHAT DOES YOUR STATE SAY? Breastfeeding State Laws Not every state’s laws are the same however, they all have laws that cover breastfeeding mothers and their rights Breastfeeding in public is not indecent exposure Can […]

What is a nursing strike? Is your baby 4-7 months old and suddenly loses interest in breastfeeding or gradually decreases the number of feedings at the breast? This could be, what is known as a […]

How does breastmilk differ from formula? As a breastfeeding mom and a lactation consultant I have heard both “breast is best” and “fed is best” saying in (almost) daily life, but what is the actual […]

Can you drink caffeine and breastfeed? This simple answer is YES! Many times moms are told to adjust their eating habits when they are breastfeeding. One of those adjustments includes a reduction in caffeine, but […]