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First Christmas as a Parent: Navigating Respectful Boundaries with Parenting Choices

First holiday season with your little one? Anxious about what to expect and wondering how you might want to navigate it all? Click here to read more to learn tips on setting boundaries with family and friends this holiday season!

Breastfeeding and Marijuana Use

As marijuana use becomes more widely accepted and legalized in many places, new mothers who use marijuana or are considering it may wonder how it affects breastfeeding. Given the complexities surrounding both marijuana’s effects on the body and the unique needs of breastfeeding, it's important to have clear, evidence-based information to make the best decision for you and your baby.

Nipple Piercings and Breastfeeding: What You Need to Know

Nipple piercings are a popular form of body modification, but for new mothers or those considering becoming parents, a common question arises: Can you breastfeed with nipple piercings? For those who already have nipple piercings or are contemplating getting them, understanding how they may interact with breastfeeding is essential for both safety and comfort. In this post, we’ll explore the effects of nipple piercings on breastfeeding and offer advice for mothers navigating this unique situation.

Nipple Shield Use

While there are some babies that are able to breastfeed off a completely flat or inverted nipple, for some babies, a nipple shield can be a great tool to support them as they learn to breastfeed! If considering, click here to learn more about what a nipple shield is, it's uses, and most importantly, accessing support from a lactation consultant to support you with all of this!

Tongue Ties

Tongue tie? Lip Tie? Need help navigating or are you wondering if your little one has a tongue tie? Click here to learn more about what they are, what to do with them, and why it's important to include a lactation consultant to support you!

Navigating Breastfeeding When It Isn't As Easy As It Was With Your Other Children

Congratulations on welcoming your new bundle of joy! You might have breastfed your other child(ren) and so naturally, you assumed it would be easy to do the same with your next child... and then they arrive and, it's HARD. You find yourself asking questions like, why am I having such a hard time? Why can't I figure this out? You might also be experiencing a slew of emotions - frustration? stress? anxiety? disappointment? anger? Click here to read more about how this is a totally normal experience and how we can navigate this time, together.

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