Alexandria O'Sullivan, IBCLCJul 30, 20233 min readNipple balms, butters, and creams - oh my!The market is awash with "must-have" products for breastfeeding mothers, especially when it comes to nipple care. With so many balms,...
Alexandria O'Sullivan, IBCLCJul 26, 20233 min readCould my baby be lactose intolerant?Most of us have probably heard of lactose intolerance, and may even know somebody who is lactose intolerant or are intolerant ourselves....
Alexandria O'Sullivan, IBCLCJul 25, 20232 min readHow can I give myself an oversupply?It's a question I hear a lot as a lactation consultant - a mom who is pregnant or has recently given birth plans on having an oversupply...
Alexandria O'Sullivan, IBCLCJul 24, 20233 min readTrash the pump and dump?Have you ever been told that you needed to pump and discard your milk because you've taken medication? Read on to see if this is always...
Alexandria O'Sullivan, IBCLCJul 24, 20233 min readWhat is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)?Breastfeeding support comes in many different forms - peer counselors, certified lactation counselors (CLC), doulas, lactation...