I love these waffles both for how easy they are too make and how light and fluffy they are. Many of you, who cook and...
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Mexican Dip with Black Beans, Salsa and Avocado
My cousin Julie made this dip for a family summer BBQ and I have been dreaming of making it ever since. Super bowl...
Sauerkraut for Intestinal Health
A few years ago I found out I had a Vitamin B deficiency, related to a diagnosis of the MTHFR gene and Tiffany, the...
Tips for Managing Holiday Stress While Breastfeeding
The holiday season is upon us! For most of us, major holidays and other big life events can mean more and less. More...
Guidelines for Storing Your Milk
Your milk is a living thing! It is rich in antibodies that are constantly killing off bacteria. For that reason, it 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)...
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...