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An IBCL-what? Why do I need that?
So here we go; my first blog post. Gulp.I’ve been stressing for weeks now about what I wanted to write about for my first ever blog post on my first ever website. I wondered if I would share the myriad...
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World Breastfeeding Week and You
Did you know that August 1st kicks off National Breastfeeding Month and World Breastfeeding Week (WBW)? Breastfeeding is an important health imperative year round, but in August we highlight it so we...
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Food Friday!
Attention: This blog post is NOT about breastfeeding or lactation. It is about my other love- food! I love, love, LOVE to cook. I was thinking that in order to keep things fresh I’d post a favorite...
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Supply-the six letter word that keeps breastfeeding moms up at night-literally!
Let's talk supply, shall we? How is it initiated, how is it maintained and how to increase it as a pumping mama.For roughly 40 long weeks you nurtured your beautiful baby in the womb. You rubbed your...
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Time for another Food Friday!
Ugh. This has been my view for about two, maybe three weeks now here in Tampa. The rain just won't quit. Rain in Florida is pretty normal, but this is just annoying. And eventhough I know it's Summer,...
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The Mega Resource List for all things Tongue-tie
Ankyloglossia, a tethered lingual frenulum, a tongue-tie. No matter what you call it, know that it can cause some serious breastfeeding issues. A tongue-tie has been known to cause weight gain problems...
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Only New Moms Need Breastfeeding Help
Does that sound right? No? Doesn't sound right to me either. The reality is, all breastfeeding moms can benefit from guidance, support and education prenatally and in those early postpartum days and...
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Chiropractic Care and the Breastfed Infant
When you saw this title, you may have wondered, what is a blog post about chiropractic care doing on a lactation consultant’s website? To answer that, let's consider the chiropractic care definition,...
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Nipple Shields: A Temporary, but Helpful Tool
Nipple shields-the super thin silicone nipple worn over mom’s nipple during feedings at the breast; have you heard of them? Maybe a friend told you that she used a nipple shield for the first week when...
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Practical Tips for Breastfeeding while Babywearing- A Guest Post with Ashley...
The early days of motherhood are a blur for me. Breastfeed, change a diaper, cat nap, repeat. Maybe I ate, maybe I showered...I don't know, I can't be too sure. One of the few things that I learned to...
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Breastfeeding with Large Breasts
Today I'd like to talk about breastfeeding with large breasts. It's a common misunderstanding that large breasts are better for breastfeeding. Some think they make more milk. The reality is that...
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Two at a Time: A Tale of Breastfeeding Twins
I consider myself one lucky lady. As a prior active duty military member and now military spouse I've had the opportunity to live all over the country and even spent a couple years overseas. Each new...
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New Year, New Breastfeeding Resolutions
How was your 2015? Mine was pretty spectacular. Through its ups and downs, I’d say I’ve definitely come out on top. The year was truly a whirlwind, but isn't that always the case with kids?! I’ve met...
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Get to know Trish Hanning
Today I want to formally introduce you to my friend and colleague,Trish Hanning. I shared recently that I ride a motorcycle, so you know enough about me, right?! Let's talk about Trish!Trish and I have...
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Happy Birthday and a big Thank You!
Thank YOU!Believe it or not this is our birthday month! Happy, happy birthday to Sweet Songs Breastfeeding! We have spent the month of July celebrating as we look back on a stupendous year. We saw more...
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Meet Katja Nuce, aspiring IBCLC
This year has been amazing. See our last post to hear all about it. During this year we have taken on two official interns who are completing their clinical hours through IBLCE Pathway 3. Today we'd...
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Welcome Aniek Cruz, our newest intern
We have been busy, busy here at Sweet Songs Breastfeeding. We've opened new space. We've doubled our hospital grade pump inventory. And did you see that we have joined forces with Maternal Instincts to...
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External Order creates Internal Order-Creating a Peaceful Postpartum
My kids attend a Montessori school. My husband and I love Maria Montessori’s theories and approaches to education as children transition through the different developmental planes. At a recent...
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Breastfeeding and Back to Work-striking a balance
Women in our country account for nearly half (47%) of the total workforce. This means that a lot of our working women are also moms. The thought of returning to work outside the home after the birth of...
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Galactagogues-what's the real deal?
Have you ever been frustrated because you feel you aren’t producing enough milk for your baby? Have you considered trying herbs or a medication? You are not alone! Many moms have the same struggle;...
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Safe and Supported Motherhood is a Human Right Lactation support in a refugee...
One evening, earlier this spring, I was mindlessly scanning social media after my kids had gone to bed. One post in particular caught my eye. Nurture Project International, a US-based, grassroots,...
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Breastfeeding Book Review
It’s been a long time since I’ve written something. With everything going on in the world, I haven’t known what to say. I’d love to share more about my time working with displaced Syrian refugees in...
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Recipe Round Up-Grab your Fork!
Are you a new breastfeeding mom? Are you hungry, really, really hungry? This blog is for you! This is also for those of you planning meal ideas for the baby on their way or for those of you culinarily...
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Jackie's Breastfeeding Journey
Today we share one woman's breastfeeding journey in her own words through a recent interview we conducted.We worked with Jackie in late Spring of last year after her beautiful daughter Isabel was born....
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Rachel's Journey-the Road to Exclusive Breastfeeding
We began working with Rachel and JJ back in December. They worked incredibly hard to overcome their breastfeeding challenges over the course of nearly two months. For this reason, I knew I wanted to...
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Nursing Isaac
Today's breastfeeding story comes from Amanda and baby Issac. Amanda is a fellow military spouse and very compassionate soul. We worked with her and her sweet family last year and we were moved by...
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Strong Babies, Strong Mothers: Pro Tips for Postpartum Fitness
Today's blog post is all about exercising in the postpartum. You know you can do that, right?! We get so many questions about this topic and specifically about breastfeeding and exercise. To expound on...
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Doula Support and Breastfeeding
This past week we celebrated World Doula Week 2018.The purpose of World Doula Week (WDW) is to empower doulas all over the world to improve the physiological, social, emotional, and psychological...
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Baby Shower Gifts for the Breastfeeding Mom-to-be
Baby Showers are super fun. At least I think so! When you get that invitation, you first look at their baby registry for gift ideas, of course, but you might also think outside the box for a gift if...
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I'm Not Perfect
I’m not. Nope, notat all. Not as a lactation consultant and certainly not as a mother.Let me back up. Why am I writing about this? At a recent home consultation I was working with a mother who had...
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Breastfeeding and The Four Agreements
Today I’m going to get a little deep-stay with me. I want to discuss a more spiritual whole-person approach to breastfeeding through the lens of life practices, a mantra, or the golden rules that...
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