I surprisingly get asked about how to become a lactation consultant A LOT! The more I think about it, the more I can see how people don’t know or understand the exact process and what needs to be done. In efforts to make my explanation 50 times easier, I’m going to explain the process on how to become a lactation consultant here!
Meet Brittany | TMM Mom of the Month February 2019
Brittany Mueller is February’s mom of the month and I’ll briefly introduce her! Brittany is a huge breastfeeding advocate and breastfed her twin daughters! Please enjoy today’s post and read more to learn a little bit more about Brittany’s breastfeeding journey! Everything in this post is from her perspective and experience as a mother. Please remain respectful as you take in her experience! *also please note, there may be affiliate…
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All about Nipple Pain
Breastfeeding is incredible. Duh. There are several adjectives to describe the act of breastfeeding, most of them positive. One word with a negative connotation that can also describe breastfeeding is “painful”. Breastfeeding technically shouldn’t be painful necessarily. There will be moments when it doesn’t feel the best, or feels unnatural and comfortable. Some women experience this and it’s a completely normal feeling. It may just feel weird overall but technically…
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10 Binge-Worthy TV Shows to Watch During Those Late Night Feeds
I don’t know about y’all but those late night feeds are not for the weak! I had to create a survival plan simply for those moments. That plan consisted of binge watching TV shows on my cellphone while nursing my baby in the glider. Occasionally, I would read books on my Nook glow light but I mostly watched a lot of TV. Like, a lot! In my late night, screen-time heavy…
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6 Simple Tips for Increasing Your Milk Supply
After discussing factors that affect your milk supply and foods that support lactation, I felt that it was time to discuss some tips to increase your supply. If you haven’t read the previous two posts discussing milk supply, I would definitely start there. You can find those posts here and here.
Meet Brittany | TMM Mom of the Month January 2019
Hey Milk Manual Mamas! I am so excited to announce the first Milk Manual Mom of the Month, Brittany Bertuzzi! Every month I plan to showcase one mom and her particular breastfeeding story. As helpful as it is to have a Lactation Consultant educate on breastfeeding, occasionally a mother’s personal journey can be just as helpful, if not more! Brittany breastfed both of her children in totally different ways! With…
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The Best (and Worst) Foods for Breastfeeding
A common question that I get asked at work is “what can I eat to increase my milk supply?“. There are several non-food related things that I recommend trying first but I also love to answer this question by suggesting a few lactogenic (or milk boosting) foods. This post will have all of the best (and not-so-great) foods for breastfeeding.