A Lactation Consultants guide to galactagogues, herbs and lactogenic foods for low milk supply
Galactagogues (also known as lactogenic foods or herbs) are foods, herbs and supplements that are thought to increase milk supply in...
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loveatfirstlatch
Jan 27, 20234 min read
A Lactation Consultant's Guide To Low Milk Supply And Insufficient Glandular Tissue
Low milk supply is one of the most common reasons to reach out for lactation help. Within the population of lactating parents there are...
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loveatfirstlatch
Dec 20, 20223 min read
A Lactation Consultant's Guide to Understanding Tongue Ties and Frenectomies
Today I want to dive into a somewhat controversial topic: Tongue ties Let's start with some definitions: Ankyloglossia is another word...
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loveatfirstlatch
Nov 18, 20223 min read
A Lactation Consultant's Guide To Traveling: With Or Without Baby
As someone who values travel and has traveled around the world with children, I know first hand the stress and anxiety it can produce...
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loveatfirstlatch
Nov 17, 20222 min read
Learning How to Set Boundaries
Getting together with friends and family can bring a lot of joy into our lives if we set the correct boundaries. Sometimes having a new...
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loveatfirstlatch
Nov 16, 20223 min read
Your Guide To Breast/Chestfeeding While Sick: Supportive And Preventative Care
As we move into winter and temperatures drop, people seek the warmth of indoor spaces. These changes in temperatures and enclosed (often...
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loveatfirstlatch
Sep 16, 20223 min read
One Latch At A Time
One of the biggest reasons people quit breast/chestfeeding early is because of nipple pain. A good or bad latch can literally make or...
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loveatfirstlatch
May 20, 20222 min read
It Takes A Village
5/16/2022 I had a really beautiful moment this week during a virtual consultation that I really want to share. The client was two days...
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loveatfirstlatch
Feb 22, 20223 min read
Things I Wish I Was Told As A New Mama
Motherhood is a beautiful yet stressful time in our lives. It is filled with more love than you can ever imagine, but at the same time...
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loveatfirstlatch
Feb 8, 20223 min read
My Breastfeeding Journey
2015 In 2015 my first baby was born, and I had no idea what I was getting into. I spent my pregnancy days listening to Hypno-birthing...
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loveatfirstlatch
Jan 3, 20222 min read
What to expect when you're expecting your IBCLC: Home Visit
There is a lot of fear and anxiety when it comes to medical visits, so I wanted to do a quick walk through of what an In-Home consult...
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loveatfirstlatch
Dec 22, 20212 min read
IBCLC, Lactation Consultant, LC.....Why do I need one?
I'm sure you've seen the abbreviation IBCLC and thought, what the heck is that?! Trust me, when I was first interested in the lactation...
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loveatfirstlatch
Dec 14, 20213 min read
Working Mama's: Breastfeeding/Pumping and Returning to Work
Whether you get 4 months or 6 weeks of time off, it is hard to leave your baby and reenter the work force. The United States has a lot of...
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loveatfirstlatch
Dec 14, 20214 min read
Got Milk? Breastfeeding and Oversupply
Having an oversupply of milk is a blessing and a curse, all at the same time. While your milk supply is abundant, an oversupply can lead...
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loveatfirstlatch
Dec 14, 20212 min read
Meet Your Lactation Consultant
My name is Kelsey Smith. I am a wife, mother, RN, Lactation Educator and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant Candidate....
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