For most of human history, new parents were surrounded by helpers—people who could recognize a good latch, offer a nourishing meal, and reassure them that what they were feeling was normal. Those supports are part of what made breastfeeding possible and sustainable. Today, we expect parents to learn from a 10-minute LC visit in the hospital, a handful of brochures, and late-night TikToks. We’ve replaced a village with a search bar—and then we ask why it feels so isolating.

Hand expression is a simple, hands-on skill that can make a big difference at every stage of breastfeeding - Collect colostrum before birth, boost supply, and relieve fullness anytime—no pump needed.

With the right guidance, a Nipple Shield can be a helpful tool, especially in the early days of breastfeeding.

At an in-home lactation consult, we practice breastfeeding in your own space, with your own things, the way you'll actually be doing it when I'm not there. Not only is this better for learning, but it's also so much easier than packing up your baby and driving across town to sit in a waiting room.

You're not failing - breastfeeding is a learned skill.

There are some pretty reliable ways to tell if your baby is getting enough breast milk - and when it's time to ask for help.

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Struggling with low milk supply? Start with the basics! Milk production works on supply and demand. Read on for more tips.

The breast crawl is nature's way of initiating breastfeeding. Pregnant in Chelsea, Gatineau, or Ottawa? One of the most remarkable things your baby may do right after birth is the breast crawl - a natural, instinctive set of movements that newborns are born to do. They have these reflexes specifically to find the breast and latch on without help. Understanding this process can be empowering to parents. I would love to see more parents add this to their birth plan and breastf

Sudden breast refusal doesn't mean the breastfeeding journey is over. Here's a guide to help with a baby who refuses the breast.

Oatmeal is often suggested to increase milk supply. But is this claim true, or is it just another myth?

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...

A newborn's rooting, sucking, and swallowing reflexes are essential for both breastfeeding and bottle-feeding. Keep reading to learn why!

The breast crawl is nature’s way of kickstarting breastfeeding. Learn how to support your baby on their first incredible journey!

A baby's first feed is one of the most significant moments of any breastfeeding journey. This initial experience can set the stage...

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Many of new parents ask me how to burp their baby. They worry about how best to hold and support their newborn during burping...

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...