Do I Need a Lactation Consult?
Plenty of moms have “just a quick question” about breastfeeding that really seems simple enough. Internet forums are an easy way to get quick answers or find links to published information. But what...
View ArticleMy breast feels hot and hard. Is this mastitis?
It could be. Many cases of mastitis begin with a hard knot in the breast. Often this hard spot is caused by a clogged milk duct. What is a clogged duct? Breast milk contains a variety of fats and...
View ArticleFinding Your Perfect Lactation Counselor: Meet Meredith
It helps to work with someone who has been where you are when mothering is hard. Meet Meredith and read her success story that includes a cesarean birth, lip tie, tongue tie, and over supply. Meredith...
View ArticleWhat Does a Lactation Counselor Do?
Lactation Counselors and Consultants provide a wide range of services and support for families expecting a new baby and families whose new baby has arrived. The LCs of Oasis Lactation Services see...
View Article10 Questions with a Pediatric ENT
1) How can an ENT be part of a breastfed baby’s healthcare team? Successful and efficient breastfeeding requires the tongue and lips to have adequate mobility (structure) to stably maintain an airtight...
View ArticleThrush – Yeast – Candida
Thrush is a common diagnosis when mom is experiencing nipple pain. Thrush is an overgrowth of a yeast that lives on the skin and in the gut of healthy humans. Thrush may also be referred to as candida...
View Article10 Questions with a Homebirth Midwife
1) Moms planning a home birth are planning for a low intervention birth. Is the same true for their breastfeeding goals? Do women delivering at home plan to exclusively breastfeed and avoid formula...
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