How Can I Increase Breast Milk Supply?
What is a normal milk supply? If you are nursing 8-12 X every 24hr and your baby is gaining just over an ounce a day or just over 2lb a mon
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Cathy Walker, MA, RN, IBCLC
Sep 2, 20234 min read
Is a Lactation Consultation worth your time and money?
You may be wondering if the time and cost of an appointment with a Lactation Consultant is worth it. Before we start, I want to state that..
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Cathy Walker, MA, RN, IBCLC
Apr 13, 20233 min read
The In's and Out's of Pumping
As an IBCLC I get inundated with questions about pumping. Everyone I speak to has questions about when and how to pump. I want to share...
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Cathy Walker, MA, RN, IBCLC
Aug 16, 20212 min read
No! Breastfeeding should not hurt! Myths regarding nipple pain...
No! Breastfeeding should not hurt! Myths regarding nipple pain:
“Breastfeeding hurts in the beginning.”
“Your nipples will toughen up.”
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Cathy Walker, MA, RN, IBCLC
Jun 10, 20213 min read
How do I know if my baby is getting enough breastmilk while nursing?
How do I know if my baby is getting enough breastmilk while nursing? I am revisiting this topic because it is the number one question...
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Cathy Walker, MA, RN, IBCLC
Oct 20, 20202 min read
Why do we ask permission to choose our own path while breastfeeding?
Why do we ask permission to choose our own path while breastfeeding? I sit down to write a blog when I am inspired. This usually...
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Cathy Walker, MA, RN, IBCLC
Oct 6, 20203 min read
How to start strong on your breastfeeding journey.
I’m going to share my favorite simple tips for a great start! I understand that looking for straightforward answers can drag you down...
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Cathy Walker, MA, RN, IBCLC
May 5, 20202 min read
When should I meet with an IBCLC?
IBCLCs can help in numerous ways in common, and complex feeding issues. We are uniquely positioned to assess and create a workable care plan
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Cathy Walker, MA, RN, IBCLC
May 6, 20193 min read
Delayed bathing brings multiple benefits to newborns and parents!
Delayed bathing brings multiple benefits to newborns and parents! Historically it was common place for hospital staff to bathe the newborn..
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Cathy Walker, MA, RN, IBCLC
Apr 19, 20193 min read
Guilt and Judgment Surrounding Infant Feeding Choices
I am sitting down today to write about a serious issue intimately related to breastfeeding. There is an enormous amount of pressure placed..
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Cathy Walker, MA, RN, IBCLC
Apr 7, 20193 min read
Triple Feeding: Let's break this down!
Let's talk about Triple Feeding. Triple feeding is when a Lactating parent breastfeeds, pumps, and bottle-feeds at every feeding. Does...
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