Tips on how to prepare for your breastfeeding journey

One of the most common questions I get asked as a lactation consultant is what pump should I use? When should I start pumping and when do I need to call a lactation consultant. As a lactation consultant my goal is to help mothers achieve their breast-feeding goals as...

Lactation Smoothie

What you’ll need: 1 Cup of milk 1 tbsp chia seed 1tbsp flaxseed 2 tbs brewers yeast ½ cup of Quaker oats 1 Banana Hello and welcome back to my blog! I wanted to share this lactation smoothie recipe that I used while I was breastfeeding. With the right...

BREASTFEEDING 101

When my son was born, I knew I wanted to breastfeed. What I wasn’t mentally prepared for were the challenges ahead.  Engorged breasts, questions about milk supply, night feeds, painful nipples and the list goes on. I am sharing this blog post in the...

Why I chose to breastfeed !

The reason I chose to breastfeed is very simple. As a nurse in the NICU I saw first-hand how beneficial breastmilk was. The amount of benefits are outstanding. Here are a few listed below. Benefits for mom Breastfeeding helps with weight loss, allowing mom’s to...