The following nutrients are necessary for every stage of life but may also be contributing factors to low milk production as they are...

If you've ever gotten started using a nipple shield it can be a bittersweet situation. Sure, your baby can latch now but you also have...

Some people have nipples that stretch while pumping so that they extend to the end (or almost to the end) of the flange tunnel. When this...

The vagus nerve is a critical pathway for our parasympathetic nervous system (rest and digest), connecting our brain to various essential...

Babies go through several developmental growth spurts which result in more frequent feeding. Most newborns will want to feed 10-12 times...

Infant dyschezia is a condition characterized by at least 10 minutes of straining and crying before successful or unsuccessful passage of...

It can be challenging to figure out if a food in your diet or that has been introduced to baby is causing symptoms or if the symptoms are...

(Sometimes incorrectly known as “foremilk/hindmilk imbalance”) Let's unravel a breastfeeding mystery today: the terms "foremilk" and...

WHAT'S HAPPENING AND WHAT TO DO? So, there could be a few reasons behind changes in the smell or taste of breast milk. The first thing to...

It's not your diet, though eating healthier fats does mean your milk will have those healthy fats present. Consuming plant based fats,...

#swaddling is just what we do, right? Swaddling has risks to feeding, development, and baby's health. It can also interrupt your ability...

When a tongue tie is identified, often parents may be eager to have a release procedure especially if nursing has been very painful or...

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....

40-70% of children born prematurely experiencing feeding problems. Feeding human milk and chestfeeding is definitely possible but parents...

Bodywork or manual therapy includes many types of hands-on treatments focused on supporting normal movement and function. This can...

This year in the Willamette Valley cases of respiratory illness among infants and children are skyrocketing. Many infants are...

So, it's definitely complicated and this is just my take on it from my experiences, observations, and conversations. I've been a La...

We've talked about how PCOS and insulin resistance can affect lactation and milk production before but let's explore this a bit more....

And you need all 5 to get the results you are probably expecting! Bodywork Manual therapies like chiropractic, osteopathic manipulation,...