Hathaway Lactation

10/03/2022

Seems counterintuitive but breastfeeding moms do sleep more (and better!):

09/20/2022

Nervous about bringing your NICU baby home? Check out my new blog post:

musings in support of breastfeeding

11/23/2021

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04/13/2021

Helpful info about breastfeeding during Ramadan:

03/25/2021

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1amyuWed4XkO5dwyfCKmu72RzaAoNf8u-/view?usp=drivesdk

07/08/2020

New research study:

03/23/2020

IABLE’s question of the week reminds us of all of the protective benefits of breastmilk when facing illness: https://lacted.org/questions/0189-breastmilk-factors-protect-respiratory-illness/?utm_source=mailpoet&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=CQW%23189

What are other ways for breastmilk components to fight off viruses and prevent severe respiratory illness?

03/14/2020

Please note that I am now offering virtual home visits via HIPAA compliant platform. This is not my preferred method of consulting, but in these times it may put parents’ concerns more at ease. While Aetna is still covering visits, other insurances may or may not reimburse for virtual lactation care.

03/10/2020

The recent news about COVID-19 and influenza is scary for everyone, but if you have a newborn you can feel particularly vulnerable. The good...

02/29/2020

01/31/2020

https://hathawaylactation.blogspot.com/2020/01/induced-lactation-can-it-be-done.html?m=1

I have been fortunate to work with a variety of parents over the years, with many different stories. One of these is the process of inducin...

01/28/2020

01/21/2020

I used to hate the phrase "self care". It felt New-Age and entitled and brought to mind a woman in a bubble bath with cucumber slices over h...

12/29/2019

Going out for New Year’s? Research has shown that moms can safely consume one drink without needing to pump/dump their milk.
Here are some guidelines around alcohol and breastfeeding: https://kellymom.com/bf/can-i-breastfeed/lifestyle/alcohol/

08/30/2019

Many people know about the health benefits associated with breastfeeding, but did you know there are economic ones as well? Check this out: https://www.aliveandthrive.org/cost-of-not-breastfeeding/

Globally, nearly 600,000 children and nearly 100,000 women die each year due to inadequate breastfeeding. These preventable deaths, combined with cognitive losses, and health system costs of inadequate breastfeeding leads to over $340 billion in economic losses annually. The data calls for immediate...

07/24/2019

https://www.wgbh.org/news/local-news/2019/07/23/state-officials-warn-infants-pregnant-and-breastfeeding-women-to-avoid-some-bottled-water-brands

Spring water bottled by a company in Haverhill has elevated levels of PFAS chemicals.

06/28/2019

This is one of my go-to resources for parents wanting to induce lactation: https://www.amazon.com/Breastfeeding-Without-Birthing-Surrogacy-Circumstances/dp/193980700X

Breastfeeding without Birthing is an essential guide to breastfeeding for mothers through adoption, surrogacy, and other special circumstances. All breastfeeding-without-birthing mothers who wish to provide their own milk for their baby will learn the tools and techniques for inducing lactation w...

04/02/2019

I recently became certified in perinatal mental health, a field that I am passionate about. I see so many moms struggling through the firs...