Tag Archives: lactation consultants
Booby Traps Series: Exclusively pumping moms face unique Booby Traps
We’re very pleased to share a guest post by Stephanie Casemore, author of Exclusively Pumping Breast Milk (just released in a second edition) and Breastfeeding Take Two: Successful Breastfeeding the Second Time Around. I asked Stephanie to identify the Booby … Continue reading
Last revised on 11/20/2013
Science You Can Use: Moms in “First Food Deserts” are hard pressed to breastfeed
Have you heard the term “food desert?” It means an area where people have little or no access to grocery stores that offer fresh and affordable foods needed to maintain a healthy diet. The food that is for sale in … Continue reading
Last revised on 04/16/2013
Booby Traps Series: Did your hospital provide enough access to an IBCLC?
This is the 38th post in a series on Booby Traps, made possible by the generous support of Motherlove Herbal Company. It’s a common complaint I hear: “I really needed help. I asked to see a lactation consultant, but she … Continue reading
Last revised on 04/18/2012
Institute of Medicine’s New Recommendations Could Mean Great Things for Babes
Booby Traps are everywhere — from your OB’s office, to your pediatrician, your mom or best friend, and even cell phone apps. The Institute of Medicine released new report which makes recommendations that, when combined with grassroots efforts like our own, … Continue reading
Last revised on 07/25/2011