The Truth About Nipple Blebs
What really is the truth about nipple blebs? As I was researching this article, I found all of the out dated recommendations on how to deal with this pesky problem. Travel with me back in time a little. Have you ever had a giant pimple on your face? All you want to do...
Seasonal allergies in North Texas: The Season that Never Ends
As a house call pediatrician and North Texas native, I can tell you that allergy season in North Texas is the season that never ends. When a new family moves to the area, I tell them that everyone is allergic to Texas, it just may be a different season for each...
Five Factors That Decrease Breast Milk Supply
A decrease in breast milk supply definitely presents a stressful situation to mothers who are breastfeeding their babies. Breast milk production is controlled entirely by your hormones for the first 10 days postpartum. Next, it switches to local control at the level...
How To Survive Cluster Feeding
As a new mother, you may think that you could never survive cluster feeding. I am here to tell you that you will not only survive but thrive during this time. How do I know? I know this because you are here reading this article. As a breastfeeding expert, I am...
First 24 Hours of Breastfeeding
As a breastfeeding expert, I can tell you that the first 24 hours of breastfeeding are extremely important in your journey towards exclusive breastfeeding. In my former life as a newborn hospital pediatrician, I had the privilege to care for newborns during the first...
Causes of Low Breast Milk Supply: Maternal Health Issues
As a pediatrician and lactation consultant, I am a problem solver. Low milk supply is by far one of the most frustrating problems that breastfeeding mothers face. Sometimes, I can solve this problem and sometimes I can’t. Causes for low breast milk supply are...
Signs That Your Infant is Getting Enough Breast Milk
New mothers often wonder how to tell if their infant is getting enough breast milk. Since the breasts don’t have measurements listed on them, we need to investigate whether babies are getting enough milk in other ways. Sometimes breastfed babies can trick you...
Reasons for Early Breastfeeding Pain
There are many reasons for early breastfeeding pain, especially in the first few days postpartum. Sometimes pain is due to something that we expect in these first days of your new baby’s life. Other times, pain may be due to a problem with breastfeeding. In this...
Is All Lactation Support Created Equal?
Lactation support is not created equal. There are varying levels of education and experience among those offering lactation support to breastfeeding mothers. Additionally, not all physicians are trained to help with these issues. Education and experience vary greatly...
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