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18 Dec In Boise Breastfeeding Boise IBCLC Boise Lactation Boise Lactation Consultant Boise Tongue Tie Breastfeeding

Un-diagnosed tongue ties resulted in feeding tubes

Ties go un-diagnosed way too often, and the baby and mother suffer unnecessarily Written by the mother of twins: I wanted to start out by saying how thankful I am that there are professionals like yourselves who are willing to listen and advocate for parents and their children who have been severely impacted by ankyloglossia […]

24 May In Uncategorized

Failure to Thrive with Tongue Tie

My daughter, Isabella Rose, was born on 12/21/2017 at 37 weeks from an induction due to my health. She was 7 lbs exactly. I said I wanted to breastfeed from the start, so after a lengthy 5 day labor we put her to my breast when she was born. She didn’t want to latch, they […]

09 Jan In Boise IBCLC Boise Lactation Consultant Breastfeeding Increase Milk Supply

Antenatal Expression of Colostrum

Did you know that you can express colostrum starting at 37 weeks pregnant? https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/bfinfo/antenatal-expression-colostrum Here are some of the benefits: 1. Helps increase colostrum at birth 2. Helps bring in transitional milk more quickly 3. Provides additional colostrum to be stored before baby is born 4. Helps mother be more comfortable with hand expression 5. […]

19 Oct In Boise Breastfeeding Boise IBCLC Boise Lactation Boise Lactation Consultant Boise Tongue Tie Breastfeeding

Does My Baby Have a Tongue Tie?

Tongue ties are more common than most people think. On my lactation visits, it is the most common problem I see. Doctors and lactation consultants have known about anterior tongue ties for years, but posterior tongue ties are something that not everyone has been educated on, and so it often is under diagnosed and mother […]

28 Sep In Boise Breastfeeding Boise IBCLC Boise Lactation Boise Lactation Consultant Breastfeeding

Mastitis Does Not Always Include Fever

I honestly can’t remember how many times I experienced mastitis as a mother of six. I for sure had more than my share, and for sure have learned that it isn’t something you want to mess around with. I am pretty certain each time I had mastitis I did have a fever. However, I have […]

28 Sep In Boise Doula Postpartum Depression

Suffering in Silence with Postpartum Depression

I can’t remember much about the birth of my twins, nor can I remember much about the first three years of their lives. Unfortunately, some of the things I can remember are the negative thoughts and pure exhaustion I experienced. I told no one but my husband and my dad, who was a physician. I […]

21 Sep In Boise IBCLC Postpartum Depression twin babies

Twin Baby Survival Tips

As a mother of twins, I can attest that any helpful hints would have been welcomed when I had my twins. However, I don’t think I even had time to read anything. Hopefully, this will be helpful to you. I do know that not all things work for everyone so take what you want and […]

18 Sep In Boise Breastfeeding Boise IBCLC Boise Lactation Boise Lactation Consultant Increase Milk Supply

Increase Milk Supply for Diabetics and PCOS

Are you one of the many moms struggling to make enough breast milk? Have you tried everything? Is it possible that there is something you and your doctor may not have considered? There are many individuals that are diabetic, not diagnosed diabetic, or have poly-cystic ovarian syndrome. All these conditions can affect your ability to […]

06 Aug In Boise Breastfeeding Boise Lactation Consultant Infant Massage

Benefits of Infant Massage

One of my regrets as a mom is that I did not learn infant massage when my children were young. There are huge benefits from infant massage that are as simple as increased bonding with parent and child to better sleep, which if by far the most helpful if you ask any sleep deprived mother. […]

06 Aug In Boise Breastfeeding postpartum doula

Helpful Time Saving Tips for Busy Moms

Do you ever feel like there is not enough time in the day? What I would give to not be tired, or simply have two extra hours in the day? I remember the day my twins were born. I really didn’t know how I was going to do the basic things. At the time I […]