Fall is a time of harvest and gathering your provisions in preparation for quiet introspection. As the leaves begin to...
Breastfeeding
Chlorophyll Rich Northwest Fertility Salad
The first time Tiffany made me this chlorophyll rich salad I was blown away. The rich colors of the green kale and the...
An Anti-inflammatory Diet for Fertility and Pregnancy
Inflammation is believed to be one of the root causes of many imbalances in the body. The stress of inflammation is...
Frenotomies–Not “Just” for Breastfeeding
Let's assume for a moment that breastfeeding is not important. That the oral development that breastfeeding provides...
How Do You Know if Your Baby is Tongue Tied?
The term “tongue tied" refers to a tongue that is quite literally “tied” by a frenulum. The frenulum is a (usually)...
Tips to Alleviate Breast Engorgement
Engorged breasts are uncomfortable and sometimes painful. Fortunately, true engorgement can be prevented with frequent...
Foods that Decrease Milk Supply
You probably already know that certain foods and herbs can increase milk supply. Oatmeal, fenugreek* and blessed...
Having a Baby- Then and Now
On my birthday I wondered what my mother was thinking before she went into labor? Had she taken any childbirth...
Mythbusters: Lots of Breastfeeding Myths!
These are things that I see or read every day: From my clients, from professionals and websites focusing on newborn...
Can I Drink Alcohol When I’m Breastfeeding?
You already know that alcohol consumption during pregnancy can harm the developing fetus. Even moderate drinking can...
The Benefits of Cosleeping with Your Baby
Both my husband and I were surprised to become a cosleeping family when our newborn arrived. We had heard about the...
Nursing Bras: Advice for a Perfect Fit
The ladies at Bella Materna graciously took the time to explain how to properly fit a breastfeeding bra. This is what...
Using Stored Breast Milk
The milk that we buy at the grocery store has been pasteurized and homogenized. The pasteurization process kills all...
The Health Risks of Sharing Breast Pumps
Smart moms look for bargains. Hand-me-downs are often as good as new and can save you a lot of money. When it comes to...
Babies and Crying
You may wonder why a lactation consultant--someone who considers herself somewhat of an expert in the art and science...