Category: growth and development
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Navigating Pacifiers: Intention Matters
Learn how to navigate thoughtful pacifier usage and reduce negative impacts on baby’s development!
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The Truth About Smart Bassinets
As a lactation consultant, it’s my job to provide the families under my care with evidence-based information about parenting choices that can impact their baby’s feeding and development. New parents often assume this is generally limited to how to position the baby for nursing, how to hold a bottle, and…
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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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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…
Integrative Lactation Care 