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“I don’t make enough milk, now what do I do?”

July - 23 - 2017

I was recently contacted via Facebook about my opinions on supplementing at birth when mother's milk "doesn't come in right away". I thought you might be interested in my response. The first several paragraphs are the background anatomy and physiology of early breastfeeding. Below are…

Pumping Log: new guidelines for washing pump parts

July - 23 - 2017

According to the CDC's new guidelines, here is how best to care for your pump parts: Wash your hands before using your pump, and use disinfectant wipes to clean the outside of your pump. After every use, take apart the pump parts and rinse them…

Fact of the Day: breastfeeding and cancer

July - 6 - 2017

Breastfeeding reduces mama’s risk of ovarian and breast cancer, heart disease, and osteoporosis. The longer she breastfeeds, the higher the benefit. In fact, a woman who breastfeeds for 8 years has nearly a 0% risk of breast cancer. Not only that, but breastfeeding a baby…

Pumping Log: Medications and Breast Milk Supply

July - 1 - 2017

Ugh. Remember my last post about my horrible eye allergy? The doctor put me on steroid eye drops for a week. I looked up the medication the Hale's book of medications and breastfeeding. Little had been studied in the drug and lactation, but the risk…

Fact of the Day: Fenugreek and lactation

June - 23 - 2017

Fenugreek is one of the most commonly used galactogogues (supplements taken that are known to increase milk production). Fenugreek seeds (per 100 g) are rich sources of protein (46% of DV), dietary fibre (98% DV), B vitamins, iron (186% DV) and several other dietary minerals.…

Fact of the Day: oxytocin and the milk ejection reflex

June - 22 - 2017

There two important hormones for breast milk production: oxytocin, which is your cuddle hormone, and prolactin, which is your milk maker. During suckling, milk ejection, or "let down", occurs when oxytocin released into the circulation reaches the mammary glands. Maternal oxytocin is not only released…

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