After birth became medicalized, skin-to-skin care was assumed to be optional, irrelevant, or unimportant. But in truth, the skin-to-skin contact between the newborn, the mother…
The COVID-19 pandemic has seriously affected everything we do. That is especially true for healthcare professionals, those who work in hospitals, and IBCLC candidates who…
So, you’ve been thinking about getting your IBCLC certification, and you’re completely confused about how or if you can qualify through Pathway 2. Wouldn’t it…
Unquestionably, there are health disparities among Black families. And, breastfeeding, although a proven way to improve a baby’s short-term and long-term nutritional and immune health,…
Whether you are a parent or a professional, you have already been frightened by some “scary” number associated with a newborns health. The baby has…
Just the minute you thought you knew something about human milk banking, you might find it’s time to step back and listen to Marie’s special…
So many people say, “If I’m not a nurse, can I get a job in a hospital as a lactation consultant?” It’s possible. But are…
You’ve heard that a “baby-friendly” hospital is the best place for your baby to be born, but that’s not possible in your situation. What are…
Happy World Breastfeeding Week! This year’s theme is ‘Sustainable Development,’ and the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative -BFHI- is an essential element on that—helping to secure health…
You’ve heard that a “baby-friendly” hospital is the best place for your baby to be born, but that’s not possible in your situation. What are…