Lactation consultant Posts

Breastmilk and formula: Preparation and storage guidelines

Kid's Health, Women's Health Apr 8, 2024

Whether you decide to breastfeed, pump or formula feed, you will need to know the storage and preparation guidelines for ...Read More

Breastfeeding versus pumping for breastmilk

Kid's Health, Women's Health Apr 8, 2024

American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that babies consume only breast milk for about the first 6 months. Choosing breastfeeding versus ...Read More

Breastfeeding: Lactation consultants offer resources before and after birth

Kid's Health, Women's Health Sep 27, 2023

As an expectant mother, you may research breastfeeding, or read a few baby books on tips and tricks for what ...Read More

Can I have that if I’m breastfeeding?

Kid's Health Sep 25, 2023

Breastfeeding mothers often are told to skip spicy foods and bypass broccoli to avoid a fussy, gassy baby. Some moms ...Read More

Saving young lives by donating breast milk

Wellness Apr 26, 2019

When premature babies are fed breast milk exclusively rather than formula, the baby is more likely to have better health ...Read More

Breastfeeding while sick with cold, flu or COVID-19

Kid's Health Nov 14, 2018

Editor’s note: This post has been updated to incorporate breastfeeding information as it pertains to the COVID-19 pandemic. Protecting your ...Read More

Breastfeeding: Natural, but not always easy

Kid's Health Aug 22, 2018

Breastfeeding can be an intimidating topic for first-time mothers, and because every child is a little different, even experienced mothers ...Read More