Megan Dunn
How parents feed their baby is a personal choice...
A personal choice which is influenced by a number of factors and experiences – but all too often the option of a choice is an illusion....
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Megan Dunn
- Nov 17, 2022
- 1 min
It's Prematurity Awareness Day
40-70% of children born prematurely experiencing feeding problems. Feeding human milk and chestfeeding is definitely possible but parents...
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Megan Dunn
- Nov 8, 2022
- 2 min
What's bodywork? How might it help my baby?
Bodywork or manual therapy includes many types of hands-on treatments focused on supporting normal movement and function. This can...
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Megan Dunn
- Nov 3, 2022
- 1 min
It's RSV Season...and it's here with a vengeance!
This year in the Willamette Valley cases of respiratory illness among infants and children are skyrocketing. Many infants are...
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Megan Dunn
- Oct 18, 2022
- 6 min
Why is there such controversy around frenotomy and tongue tie?
So, it's definitely complicated and this is just my take on it from my experiences, observations, and conversations. I've been a La...
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Megan Dunn
- Oct 10, 2022
- 0 min
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Megan Dunn
- Sep 6, 2022
- 2 min
September is PCOS Awareness Month
We've talked about how PCOS and insulin resistance can affect lactation and milk production before but let's explore this a bit more....
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Megan Dunn
- Aug 15, 2022
- 2 min
There are 5 components to a full tongue tie release
And you need all 5 to get the results you are probably expecting! Bodywork Manual therapies like chiropractic, osteopathic manipulation,...
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Megan Dunn
- Aug 5, 2022
- 3 min
Late Preterm/Near Term Feeding Tips
Babies born between 34 and 38 weeks are immature and often have a hard time feeding on their own. They are both with reflexes that help...
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Megan Dunn
- Jul 1, 2022
- 2 min
Choline
Choline is an essential nutrient during pregnancy and lactation but only 15% of us are getting the recommended daily amount. So what is...
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Megan Dunn
- Jul 1, 2022
- 1 min
UPDATES! American Academy of Pediatrics Recommendations
“The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends exclusive breastfeeding for about the first six months. We support continued...
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Megan Dunn
- Jun 28, 2022
- 1 min
LGBTQIA+ Lactation Resources
The Basics of Inducing Lactation — Breastfeeding Without Birthing (Alyssa Schnell, IBCLC) Milk Junkies — Breastfeeding and parenting from...
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Megan Dunn
- Jun 23, 2022
- 4 min
Do I have enough milk???
Up to 80% of breastfeeding parents believe they have low milk supply. And while people do truly struggle with milk supply issues, it’s...
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Megan Dunn
- Jun 23, 2022
- 2 min
What I Wish I Knew About Breast/Chestfeeding
Parents who have breastfed their babies have great advice. Here are some of their suggestions. Take a breastfeeding class during...
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Megan Dunn
- Jun 23, 2022
- 2 min
Lactation with Diabetes and/or PCOS
Many people with diabetes and gestational diabetes meet their breastfeeding goals but others may experience challenges with their milk...
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Megan Dunn
- Jun 23, 2022
- 1 min
Top 3 Things To Do To Get Feeding Off To A Good Start
1. Start hand expression at 36 weeks if you are not at risk for preterm delivery This builds up hormone receptors which help you to make...
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Megan Dunn
- Jun 23, 2022
- 1 min
Does my baby need water on hot days?
No! Baby does need to breastfeed often and keep cool in a shady place though. Baby may want to breastfeed more often during very hot...
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Megan Dunn
- Jun 23, 2022
- 2 min
Paced Bottle Feeding - Pt 1
What is Paced Bottle Feeding? Paced Bottle Feeding is a method of bottle feeding that allows the infant to be more in control of the pace...
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Megan Dunn
- Jun 23, 2022
- 3 min
Why I don’t recommend lactation cookies
Over the last few years it seems like everyone is jumping on the lactation cookie trend. New pre-made products have been popping up...
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Megan Dunn
- Jun 23, 2022
- 2 min
Paced Bottle Feeding: Part 2
Bottle feeding. While we are here to promote and encourage skin-to-skin breast/chestfeeding we also know it’s a practicality that most...
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