Relaxation and the let-down response
During breastfeeding, a mom makes two hormones, prolactin and oxytocin. Prolactin makes the milk, and oxytocin…
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To pee or not to pee – sometimes the choice isn’t an option
I recently had an experience that brought back memories of a postpartum pelvic floor (aka kegel…
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Sleeping is my Superpower
In my family, we joke that my superpower is sleep. I am one of those people…
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Taking a break from shopping and un-stocking
In years past, I have used Lent as an excuse to take a break from shopping….
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Implementing telehealth in my practice
If you are just getting started in your breastfeeding journey, you may be experiencing sore nipples,…
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Meditation for self-care
This post is about my self-care. Being that I am a healthcare provider and work with…
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Missed my flight…on purpose
This week I had a big lesson on learning what I want. It was a relatively…
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Depleted…Exhausted…Drained
Those three words came out of my mouth multiple times on Monday. I woke up from…
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Postpartum mood screenings
As a lactation consultant, I am often one of the only health professionals seeing a mom…