Post Release Tongue Tie Stretches

March - 9 - 2025

After a tongue-tie release, the body naturally tries to heal by closing the wound. The problem? If the tissue heals incorrectly, it can "reattach", leading to restricted movement again. Stretches help: ✔️ Keep the wound open long enough for it to heal with full mobility.…

Why is my breast milk supply decreasing?

March - 9 - 2025

One of the coolest things about breast milk? Your milk volumes adjust to meet baby's growth! But milk volumes don't just keep going up forever-they follow a natural pattern of increasing, leveling off, and then gradually decreasing as solids take center stage. Weeks 1-6: The…

Breast Milk is Alive

March - 9 - 2025

Breast Milk: The Original Superfood (And It's ALIVE!) Breast milk isn't just food-it's a living, dynamic substance packed with everything your baby needs to grow, thrive, and fight off illness. Unlike formula, which stays the same in every bottle, breast milk adapts in real-time to…

COVID 19 and Breast Milk Supply

March - 8 - 2025

Breastfeeding offers numerous benefits to both infants and mothers, providing essential nutrients and antibodies that protect against various illnesses. During the COVID-19 pandemic, these benefits were well studied and found to be significant. Breastfeeding During COVID-19 Infection The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that mothers…

Why is my colostrum or breast milk brown? Rusty Pipe Syndrome

February - 12 - 2025

Rusty Pipe Syndrome: When Your Milk Looks… Weird So, you're eagerly waiting for your milk to transition from colostrum to transitional milk, and-bam!-it suddenly has a pink or brownish tint. This sounds like rusty pipe syndrome, a totally harmless (and temporary!) quirk of early breastfeeding…

Low Milk Supply: When the root cause is Insufficient Glandular Tissue (IGT)

February - 12 - 2025

Insufficient glandular tissue (IGT), also known as breast hypoplasia, occurs when the breast does not develop enough milk-producing glandular tissue during puberty or pregnancy. While the exact causes aren't always clear, several factors are known or suspected to contribute to IGT: Known or Suspected Causes…

Weighing baby before and after feeding to see how much they ate

February - 12 - 2025

Pre- and Post-Breastfeeding Weight Checks: When, Why, and How to Do Them Correctly Weighing a baby before and after a feeding-can be a useful tool in lactation care. But it's not something every breastfeeding dyad needs. When used appropriately, pre- and post-feed weight checks can…

Insufficient Glandular Tissue and lack of breast milk

February - 7 - 2025

Insufficient glandular tissue (IGT), also known as breast hypoplasia, occurs when the breast does not develop enough milk-producing glandular tissue during puberty or pregnancy. While the exact causes aren't always clear, several factors are known or suspected to contribute to IGT: Known or Suspected Causes…

Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex (DMER) vs Intrusive Thoughts

January - 29 - 2025

Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex (D-MER) and intrusive thoughts can both be distressing experiences during breastfeeding, but they are distinct phenomena with different causes and characteristics. Here's a breakdown of each, how they overlap, and how they differ: What Is D-MER? • Definition: D-MER is a…

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