A few years ago I found out I had a Vitamin B deficiency, related to a diagnosis of the MTHFR gene and Tiffany, the...
Motherhood
Health Tips for the Fall Season
Fall is a time of harvest and gathering your provisions in preparation for quiet introspection. As the leaves begin to...
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...
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)...
Is Organic That Important for You and Your Baby?
The simple answer is yes. And to prove that longtime brands like Walmart, Dole and Kraft and increasing their focus on...
Tips to Alleviate Breast Engorgement
Engorged breasts are uncomfortable and sometimes painful. Fortunately, true engorgement can be prevented with frequent...
Solid Foods for Babies
While there is some different thoughts about starting babies on solid foods ranging from beginning at four months to...
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...
Swaddling Your Baby
Many parents find that swaddling helps their newborn sleep for longer stretches. For sleep deprived parents, this is a...
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...