Author: Jill Mailing, IBCLC
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Fortifying Breastmilk with Formula: What Parents Need to Know
Disclaimer: This article is intended for parents of full-term babies, or babies who were born preterm but have since graduated from specialized care. Per usual, this article is not medical advice. Please consult with your healthcare provider about the information discussed below. It is not uncommon for parents who come…
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Signs of Readiness for Solid Food
Parents are often excited to introduce solids with their little one for the first time. I remember it fondly as one of my favorite phases with my daughter! However, before introducing solid foods, it is important to make sure that baby is ready. The World Health Organization recommends waiting until…
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Is it a food allergy, or something else?
One of the most misunderstood issues in infant feeding is food allergies. Tell your pediatrician, your friends, or folks on social media that your baby is fussy, gassy, refluxy, or colicky, and often the first recommendation you’ll get is: have you tried cutting out dairy? Cow’s milk protein allergy (CMPA)…
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Most Baby Bottles Suck – Here’s How to Pick a Solid One
I remember when I added bottles to my baby registry as an expecting, first-time parent five years ago. There were SO MANY CHOICES (and this was 2019 – there’s even more now) and all of them said the same thing. “Breast-like” “Reduces colic” “Natural flow” I picked one that was…
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Prenatal Colostrum Expression: An Underused Superpower
Let’s talk about the *pure magic* that is human colostrum and why you should consider prenatal colostrum harvesting! Prenatal colostrum expression refers to the practice of manually expressing and collecting colostrum during pregnancy. This is usually done by hand, but can also be done with a pump. Colostrum is the…
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What’s different about in-home lactation care with ILC?
Since many families I work with have only ever experienced lactation care within the hospital setting (or the hospital system’s outpatient clinics), they’re often not aware how different in-home lactation care can look. Let’s break down what’s included in a consult and why private lactation care costs more, but many…
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10 Things I Wish All Parents Knew About Oral Ties
My primary motivation for becoming a lactation consultant was my own experience with my daughter’s oral ties when she was an infant. Since then, I’ve learned a great deal about oral dysfunction – and my goal in this piece is to clear up some of the rampant misinformation that’s I…
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The Complete Guide to Feeding Must-Haves
Learn about must-haves, nice-to-haves, wait-to-buys, and not-recommended items, as well as options for investing in support!
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