Lactation Central

08/11/2022

Starting your baby on solids is exciting for everyone.
But what do you do when your toddler turns up his nose at everything but nuggets and noodles?

Dr. Maria Montessori believed that you can best foster your child's innate interest in learning by encouraging him to make choices.

Whether your toddler picks peas in your home garden or plums in the produce department of your local grocery, getting your little one involved in food prep helps her feel independent and excited again about what she eats. Watch your little one evolve into quite the foodie, and you will know it was worth the extra time and mess!

08/04/2022

Happy WORLD BREASTFEEDING WEEK! This blog post is a reminder that for some moms breastfeeding can be a challenging experience and that it doesn't have to be "all or nothing". We hope all new moms feel encouraged and proud of whatever amount of breastmilk they can provide.

As human beings we tend to be very definite about the way we feel about things. Especially when we are working toward an important goal we often exert tremendous pressure on ourselves and if we can’t achieve it to “perfection” we end up giving up on the idea altogether. The expressions “all ...

08/04/2022

Happy WORLD BREASTFEEDING WEEK! This blog post is a reminder that for some moms breastfeeding can be a challenging experience and that it doesn't have to be "all or nothing" and we hope all mom's find the approach that brings them

As human beings we tend to be very definite about the way we feel about things. Especially when we are working toward an important goal we often exert tremendous pressure on ourselves and if we can’t achieve it to “perfection” we end up giving up on the idea altogether. The expressions “all ...

07/25/2022

Wordle 401 6/6

⬜⬜⬜🟨⬜
⬜⬜⬜⬜🟩
⬜🟩🟩⬜🟩
⬜🟩🟩⬜🟩
⬜🟩🟩⬜🟩
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

07/24/2022

07/14/2022

Wordle 390 5/6

⬜🟨⬜🟨⬜
⬜⬜🟨🟨🟨
⬜🟩🟨🟩⬜
🟨🟩⬜🟩🟩
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

03/01/2022

We all know that fruits and vegetables are nutrient-dense and vitamin-packed. But did you know that the more fruits and vegetables kids eat, the better their mental health? And guess what, when a child's psychological health is robust, they have less chance of suffering from mental illness as an adult.

If your little one is about to start solids and you think you have got to start with good old rice cereal, think again! Let's work together to navigate starting solids for your baby.

Medscape.org/viewarticle/964197_2

02/28/2022

Physician practice packets ready for delivery!

02/24/2022

So many parents tell us that a friend or family member suggested they see a lactation consultant. But new parents need support from the very beginning and should be getting referrals from their OB or pediatrician. Help your doctor help others! Let them know that IBCLCs are part of the team and can help. The earlier, the better!

02/21/2022

A personal prenatal lactation consult can set you and your baby up for breastfeeding success!

02/20/2022