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Which Breast Pump Should I Buy?
Pumping breast milk As an IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant), I field tons of questions. One of the most common...
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Sep 83 min read
Breastfeeding 101: The First 7 Days
Newborn Sleeping Breastfeeding is a learned skill for You and Your baby! There will be a week or two of getting to know your baby,...
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Jun 203 min read
When can I start pumping my breast milk?
As an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), I field a ton of questions about pumping. Some parents want to know if...
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Apr 195 min read
How to start saving breast milk for work
Almost every parent asks me about pumping, especially if they are going back to work. One study illustrated the prevalence of pumping in...
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Mar 144 min read
How long should my baby nurse?
As an IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant), I get a lot of feeding questions. “How long should my baby nurse?” is...
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Dec 18, 20243 min read
What is the difference between a lactation counselor and a lactation consultant?
There are many more credentials that you may come across in your search for breastfeeding/lactation support than just the two named in...
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Jul 27, 20244 min read
How Can I Increase Breast Milk Supply?
What is a normal milk supply? If you are nursing 8-12 X every 24hr and your baby is gaining just over an ounce a day or just over 2lb a mon
Cathy Walker, MA, RN, IBCLC
Apr 1, 20243 min read
"Plugged" Ducts and Breast Care
The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine updated the protocol on the Mastitis spectrum this year (2022) ...
Which includes care for plugged...
Cathy Walker, MA, RN, IBCLC
Sep 21, 20233 min read
Is a Lactation Consultation worth your time and money?
You may be wondering if the time and cost of an appointment with a Lactation Consultant is worth it. Before we start, I want to state that..
Cathy Walker, MA, RN, IBCLC
Sep 1, 20234 min read
The In's and Out's of Pumping
As an IBCLC I get inundated with questions about pumping. Everyone I speak to has questions about when and how to pump. I want to share...
Cathy Walker, MA, RN, IBCLC
Apr 12, 20233 min read
Straight Talk on Tongue Tie
I’m back to talk tongue-ties again. I see this problem a lot because I’m a lactation consultant. People usually call me when something...
Cathy Walker, MA, RN, IBCLC
May 4, 20224 min read
No! Breastfeeding should not hurt! Myths regarding nipple pain...
No! Breastfeeding should not hurt! Myths regarding nipple pain:
“Breastfeeding hurts in the beginning.”
“Your nipples will toughen up.”
Cathy Walker, MA, RN, IBCLC
Aug 15, 20212 min read
How do I know if my baby is getting enough breastmilk while nursing?
How do I know if my baby is getting enough breastmilk while nursing? I am revisiting this topic because it is the number one question...
Cathy Walker, MA, RN, IBCLC
Jun 10, 20213 min read
Why is breast pump flange fitting so important?
The right size pump flange can make a huge difference in your Lactation Journey! Most breast pumps come with one or two flange sizes...
Cathy Walker, MA, RN, IBCLC
Feb 12, 20212 min read
Why do we ask permission to choose our own path while breastfeeding?
Why do we ask permission to choose our own path while breastfeeding? I sit down to write a blog when I am inspired. This usually...
Cathy Walker, MA, RN, IBCLC
Oct 19, 20202 min read
How to start strong on your breastfeeding journey.
I’m going to share my favorite simple tips for a great start! I understand that looking for straightforward answers can drag you down...
Cathy Walker, MA, RN, IBCLC
Oct 5, 20203 min read
When should I meet with an IBCLC?
IBCLCs can help in numerous ways in common, and complex feeding issues. We are uniquely positioned to assess and create a workable care plan
Cathy Walker, MA, RN, IBCLC
May 5, 20202 min read
What is a Telehealth Lactation Consultation?
Today I am writing about Telehealth Lactation Consults. You may also hear the term Virtual Consults. This method of support has been a...
Cathy Walker, MA, RN, IBCLC
Mar 21, 20202 min read
Why hand expression?
Lactation Consultants as a group talk a lot about Hand Expression. There are so many reasons why we stress this technique. Let's talk...
Cathy Walker, MA, RN, IBCLC
Feb 1, 20203 min read
Delayed bathing brings multiple benefits to newborns and parents!
Delayed bathing brings multiple benefits to newborns and parents! Historically it was common place for hospital staff to bathe the newborn..
Cathy Walker, MA, RN, IBCLC
May 5, 20193 min read
Tips, Tricks and Helpful Lactation Information for anyone who might need it!
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