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Do I Need a Lactation Consult?
Plenty of moms have “just a quick question” about breastfeeding that really seems simple enough. Internet forums are an easy way to get quick answers or find links to published information. But what...
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My breast feels hot and hard. Is this mastitis?
It could be. Many cases of mastitis begin with a hard knot in the breast. Often this hard spot is caused by a clogged milk duct. What is a clogged duct? Breast milk contains a variety of fats and...
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What to Expect When Pumping
Expressing milk for your baby can be one of the most affirming or daunting tasks. Filling your pumping bottles to the max can be a real boost of confidence, but is that normal or optimal? General...
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Finding Your Perfect Lactation Counselor: Meet Meredith
It helps to work with someone who has been where you are when mothering is hard. Meet Meredith and read her success story that includes a cesarean birth, lip tie, tongue tie, and over supply. Meredith...
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7 Things You Can Do Right Now with a Fussy Baby
When you have a fussy baby, the minutes feel like hours and it’s easy to panic. Don’t panic! Take control of the situation and help your baby adjust to life outside the womb. Set aside worries about...
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Breastfeeding and Maternal Diet
There are thousands of myths about what mothers should or shouldn’t eat when breastfeeding. The current recommendation is that the mother should eat a varied diet of healthy foods that are typical for...
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What Does a Lactation Counselor Do?
Lactation Counselors and Consultants provide a wide range of services and support for families expecting a new baby and families whose new baby has arrived. The LCs of Oasis Lactation Services see...
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Thrush – Yeast – Candida
Thrush is a common diagnosis when mom is experiencing nipple pain. Thrush is an overgrowth of a yeast that lives on the skin and in the gut of healthy humans. Thrush may also be referred to as candida...
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10 Questions with a Homebirth Midwife
1) Moms planning a home birth are planning for a low intervention birth. Is the same true for their breastfeeding goals? Do women delivering at home plan to exclusively breastfeed and avoid formula...
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