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Ask an Expert: Lipase
by Robin Kaplan, IBCLC
Fan Question:
“Apparently I may have ‘lipase’!! I have 400 oz in my freezer my babes (twins) won’t take? I’m bawling and depressed, my only relief is I’ve been told I may be able to donate??? Can anyone give me advice on this issue and going about donating? TIA” [Read more…]
I Am Going to Eat My Placenta
But seriously folks, I’m not saying that with complete enthusiasm at this point. I still cringe at the idea even though I have already made arrangements with my doula to have it encapsulated after my birth. We were recently speaking about other options besides encapsulation such as eating it raw in smoothies. She advised me that it won’t completely pulverize in the blender and there would still be small chunks to swallow. [Read more…]
Ask an Expert: Is My Baby Weaning?
by Wendy Wisner, IBCLC
Fan Question:
“My bubba is 18 weeks old and I think he’s weaning off the boob . He feeds fine during the night, even comfort feeds but during the days it’s becoming increasingly impossible to get anything into him, he feeds for 5 mins (if that) then he’s off and he’s crying at me and doesn’t want to take anymore from me. I’m at such a loss. Do I need to start giving him formula? Do I need to start giving him food?” [Read more…]
Ask an Expert: Oversupply
by Anne Smith, IBCLC
Fan Question:
“I have an over supply problem. Any suggestions as to how to correct this?” [Read more…]
Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex (D-MER)
By guest blogger Nichole
There was never a doubt in my mind that I would breastfeed. My mother nursed all of her children; to me, it always seemed normal, blasé, even. (I have a sister who is six years younger than me, and I vividly remember trying to catch milk like raindrops when I would take showers with my mother and she would let down.) [Read more…]
Badass Breastfeeder of the Week; 2-24-14
I’m still BFing my 9 month old son. I had to return to work when he was only 5 months. [Read more…]
Ask an Expert: Breastfeeding Safe Cold Medicines
By Ashley Treadwell, IBCLC
Fan Question:
“What is the safest thing to take for a bad cold while breastfeeding?” [Read more…]
