Category: Lactation and Infant Feeding Information
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Storage Guidelines for Expressed Breastmilk
How long can you store breastmilk? Recommendations for different storage methods, and nuance explained for questions like ice packs, high lipase, reusing leftover milk from a feed, and more.
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It’s Time that “Hunger Cues” got a Rebrand
In the early days of breastfeeding, many parents worry about milk supply when their newborn wants to feed frequently. This post explores why common “hunger cues” are often better understood as breast cues, how normal newborn behaviour is frequently misunderstood, and why frequent feeding is a typical part of establishing lactation. Understanding what’s normal in…
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Lactation-Friendly Cold and Flu Season Supports
Tired of googling what you can take for that sore throat or headache during lactation? I am observing a trend popping up in my practice lately; a small (but significant-enough to write this post) influx of low milk supply consults where panicked mothers are trying to make sense of why their milk production has “suddenly” and…
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I need to use formula for my Baby… How do I choose?
Choosing a baby formula can feel overwhelming—especially in a market saturated with aggressive marketing and confusing claims. This evidence-informed guide breaks down the main types of infant formula available in Canada, explains how to read labels beyond the branding, and explores key considerations like ingredients, macronutrients, cost, and availability. Designed to support informed, values-based decision-making,…
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Breastfeeding After Belly Birth: Considerations and Tips for Breastfeeding After Cesarean (C-section).
Perhaps you are planning a surgical (cesarean or c-section) birth, or perhaps this becomes your birth story unexpectedly. Cesarean delivery is the most commonly performed surgery worldwide, and it is extremely common in the Western world. In parts of Canada, as much as 32.5% of babies are born via cesarean(1). Despite its prevalence, conversations about…
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Your Milk is Medicine.
Your milk is medicine. Not just in what it delivers- Not just in how it heals- Not just in what it builds….
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“Chrismastitis:” Caring for your Lactation Health During the Holidays
Did you know that clogged ducts, milk blebs, and mastitis are far more common during the holidays than any other time of year? With a busy season of travel, family, and changes in routine ahead of us, many motherbaby pairs are accidentally going longer periods between feeds than they typically do. Please accept a…
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Untying Tongue Ties: Information for Parents of Tongue-Tied Babies
Author: Taylor Chinenere, IBCLC, BA (Hons). Parents: You are likely here because your Lactation Consultant has identified that your baby might have a tongue tie, or possibly because you have frantically Googled “Does my baby have a tongue tie” in the late hours of the night (because it takes one to know one, let me…
