Category: reflux
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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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Signs Your Baby Might Have a Tongue Tie
Many parents are unaware that a tongue tie can manifest in a variety of different ways, depending on their individual baby. These symptoms are ones I see commonly dismissed by pediatric care providers who lack a comprehensive understanding of infant feeding, sleep, & oral function. Read on to see if…
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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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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 