Best Foods and Snacks to Increase Milk Supply
By Wendy Colson, RN, IBCLC, RLC Every breastfeeding mom knows how essential nutrition is during breastfeeding, and especially which foods can increase breast milk supply. Foods known to help...
Can I Drink Alcohol While Breastfeeding?
By Wendy Colson RN, IBCLC, RLC You’ve spent a long 9 months growing a beautiful baby and now you are wondering- is it safe for me to drink alcohol while...
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Foods to Avoid While Breastfeeding and Alternatives
By Wendy Colson, RN, IBCLC, RLC While most foods are well tolerated during breastfeeding, there are a select few of foods to avoid while breastfeeding. We can use nutrition...
Do Lactation Bars Work?
By Wendy Colson RN, IBCLC, RLC As a breastfeeding or pumping mom, we know that maintaining your milk supply is always top of mind. So it’s no doubt that...
Signs Your Milk Supply Is Decreasing
By Wendy Colson RN, IBCLC, RLC Do I have enough milk? This is one of the biggest concerns breastfeeding moms have, and for a good reason. Breastmilk provides all...
Is The Keto Diet Safe During Breastfeeding?
By Wendy Colson RN, IBCLC, RLC The ketogenic diet (aka keto diet) has been rising in popularity, especially among mothers for quick weight loss. As a registered nurse and...
A Breastfeeding Mom's Guide for Surviving Your Relatives this Holiday Season
By Wendy Colson RN, IBCLC, RLC I hear from breastfeeding moms all the time about their run-ins with relatives at holiday gatherings regarding how they chose to feed and...