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Is My Baby Getting Enough Milk: Signs Your Breastfeeding Baby is Full
Unlike bottles, breasts don't have ounce markers Is My Baby Getting Enough Milk? "How do I know if my baby is getting enough milk?" -...

Chelsea Lactation & Postpartum Care
Aug 142 min read
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Lactation Consultant vs Breastfeeding Specialist: Who Should You Call?
Struggling? I bring both evidence-based training and hands-on experience to every visit. If you’re struggling with breastfeeding and...

Chelsea Lactation & Postpartum Care
Aug 42 min read
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Arsenic in Baby Rice Cereal? A Guide for Parents
A few small changes can reduce arsenic exposure Rice cereal has long been a popular first food for babies. It’s easy to prepare, gentle...

Chelsea Lactation & Postpartum Care
Jul 173 min read
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Why We Wait: Delaying Baby's First Bath
Delaying the first bath for at least 12-24 hours has many benefits When you picture your newborn baby, you might imagine them fresh and...

Chelsea Lactation & Postpartum Care
Jul 143 min read
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Can You Breastfeed After Breast Surgery?
If you've had breast surgery in the past—whether it was for medical, cosmetic, or gender-affirming reasons—you might be wondering: Will I...

Chelsea Lactation & Postpartum Care
Jun 193 min read
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How to Increase Your Milk Supply: The Basics
Struggling with low milk supply? Start with the basics! Milk production works on supply and demand. Read on for more tips.

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Mar 262 min read
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The Breast Crawl - Your baby's first latch!
Newborns have reflexes to guide them to their mom's breast Imagine placing your newborn on your chest right after birth and watching as...

Chelsea Lactation & Postpartum Care
Feb 192 min read
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Breast Refusal: Getting baby back to breastfeeding
Sudden breast refusal doesn't mean the breastfeeding journey is over. Here's a guide to help with a baby who refuses the breast.

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Jan 73 min read
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Oatmeal for Breastfeeding
Oatmeal is often suggested to increase milk supply. But is this claim true, or is it just another myth?

Chelsea Lactation & Postpartum Care
Oct 8, 20242 min read
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How Long Should I Breastfeed?
If you’re wondering about how long you should breastfeed, you’re not alone. It’s a question many moms ask, and there’s no one right...

Chelsea Lactation & Postpartum Care
Aug 27, 20242 min read
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Newborn Reflexes: Rooting, Sucking, and Swallowing
A newborn's rooting, sucking, and swallowing reflexes are essential for both breastfeeding and bottle-feeding. Keep reading to learn why!

Chelsea Lactation & Postpartum Care
Jul 30, 20243 min read
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The Breast Crawl: Baby's First Amazing Journey
The breast crawl is nature’s way of kickstarting breastfeeding. Learn how to support your baby on their first incredible journey!

Chelsea Lactation & Postpartum Care
Jul 23, 20243 min read
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Baby's First Feed
A baby's first feed is one of the most significant moments of any breastfeeding journey. This initial experience can set the stage...

Chelsea Lactation & Postpartum Care
Jul 10, 20243 min read
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How to Keep Your Baby Cool and Safe in Hot Weather
Keep your baby cool in a heatwave How to Keep Your Baby Cool in a Heatwave Here in Canada, the weather has been hot . This summer, my...

Chelsea Lactation & Postpartum Care
Jul 3, 20243 min read
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How to burp a newborn
Many of new parents ask me how to burp their baby. They worry about how best to hold and support their newborn during burping...

Chelsea Lactation & Postpartum Care
Jun 10, 20244 min read
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What you need to know about the haakaa
Many parents don't know about the dangers associated with haakaa use. In this post, I explore a few significant issues I've been seeing...

Chelsea Lactation & Postpartum Care
Jun 4, 20244 min read
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How the body recovers after giving birth
I think with all of our planning for baby and birth, we often forget to plan for the postpartum period, which actually lasts quite a lot...

Chelsea Lactation & Postpartum Care
May 29, 20245 min read
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Can Oreo cookies boost your milk supply?
Do Oreos Really Boost Milk Supply? You’ve probably heard it somewhere—maybe from a friend, your mom, or a Facebook group: “Eat some Oreos...

Chelsea Lactation & Postpartum Care
Apr 1, 20242 min read
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Five breastfeeding positions and why mom's comfort matters
Okay, let me first say that moms are AMAZING! I regularly see them twisting their bodies into pretzels and wincing through pain while...

Chelsea Lactation & Postpartum Care
Feb 27, 20245 min read
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How do I know that breastfeeding is going well?
"How do I know that breastfeeding is going well?" It's a question I hear often. The breastfeeding journey is not always as...

Chelsea Lactation & Postpartum Care
Jan 30, 20243 min read
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