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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Cathy Walker, MA, RN, IBCLC
- Apr 1
- 3 min
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
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Cathy Walker, MA, RN, IBCLC
- Sep 22, 2023
- 3 min
"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...
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Cathy Walker, MA, RN, IBCLC
- Sep 2, 2023
- 4 min
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..
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Cathy Walker, MA, RN, IBCLC
- Apr 13, 2023
- 3 min
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...
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Cathy Walker, MA, RN, IBCLC
- May 5, 2022
- 4 min
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...
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Cathy Walker, MA, RN, IBCLC
- Aug 16, 2021
- 2 min
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.”
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Cathy Walker, MA, RN, IBCLC
- Jun 10, 2021
- 3 min
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...
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Cathy Walker, MA, RN, IBCLC
- Feb 12, 2021
- 2 min
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...
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Cathy Walker, MA, RN, IBCLC
- Oct 20, 2020
- 2 min
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...
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Cathy Walker, MA, RN, IBCLC
- Oct 6, 2020
- 3 min
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...
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Cathy Walker, MA, RN, IBCLC
- May 5, 2020
- 2 min
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
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Cathy Walker, MA, RN, IBCLC
- Mar 22, 2020
- 2 min
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...
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Cathy Walker, MA, RN, IBCLC
- Feb 1, 2020
- 3 min
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...
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Cathy Walker, MA, RN, IBCLC
- May 6, 2019
- 3 min
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..
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Cathy Walker, MA, RN, IBCLC
- Apr 19, 2019
- 3 min
Guilt and Judgment Surrounding Infant Feeding Choices
I am sitting down today to write about a serious issue intimately related to breastfeeding. There is an enormous amount of pressure placed..
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Cathy Walker, MA, RN, IBCLC
- Apr 7, 2019
- 3 min
Triple Feeding: Let's break this down!
Let's talk about Triple Feeding. Triple feeding is when a Lactating parent breastfeeds, pumps, and bottle-feeds at every feeding. Does...
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Tips, Tricks and Helpful Lactation Information for anyone who might need it!
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