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Chest-Feeding With Confidence

When making the decision to chest-feed their child, many factors play into a parent’s choice.  One of the most common ones I hear is the fear of nursing the child in public. While laws vary […]


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Chest-Feeding With Confidence

When making the decision to chest-feed their child, many factors play into a parent’s choice.  One of the most common ones I hear is the fear of nursing the child in public. While laws vary […]

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A Letter To A Lactation Consultant

The following is a letter that was written to a lactation consultant.  The identifying information has been changed.  It is important to remember that we never should be discrediting what a client is telling us […]


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A Letter To A Lactation Consultant

The following is a letter that was written to a lactation consultant.  The identifying information has been changed.  It is important to remember that we never should be discrediting what a client is telling us […]

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{Guest Post} 5 Things I know About Breastfeeding Twins

Today I am pleased to host Molly Staples from Molly Staples, Doula.  She is sharing her expertise from personal experience on nursing her own adorable twins! Tandem nursing is not for everyone Tandem nursing involves […]


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{Guest Post} 5 Things I know About Breastfeeding Twins

Today I am pleased to host Molly Staples from Molly Staples, Doula.  She is sharing her expertise from personal experience on nursing her own adorable twins! Tandem nursing is not for everyone Tandem nursing involves […]

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Baby’s Here, Now What?

You took the most comprehensive childbirth class in Kankakee County.  You had a doula by your side supporting you and your partner through a long labor.  You even had your placenta encapsulated in your home.  […]


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Baby’s Here, Now What?

You took the most comprehensive childbirth class in Kankakee County.  You had a doula by your side supporting you and your partner through a long labor.  You even had your placenta encapsulated in your home.  […]

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To Wean Or Not To Wean

I have shared my breastfeeding journey prior to this here, but a quick recap is… 1st kid: never nursed and no interest in it. 2nd kid: nursed and pumped 4 months. 3rd kid: nursed and […]


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To Wean Or Not To Wean

I have shared my breastfeeding journey prior to this here, but a quick recap is… 1st kid: never nursed and no interest in it. 2nd kid: nursed and pumped 4 months. 3rd kid: nursed and […]

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