When I was pregnant with my first girl, I started reading about breastfeeding and its benefits where I joined also a breastfeeding group on Facebook. ...
"It was going natural as well as with my 1st baby, but things did not seem to be well. Lots of pain, suffering with each feed, frustration and upset m...
I remember my experience following around Lactation Consultants at Georgetown University Hospital over 20 years ago. Those LC’s made a huge impression...
When I had my third baby, I wasn't successful with breast feeding my first two, so I decided not to even attempt it. All over my medical record, "Form...
In February, I had my first child and knew very little about breastfeeding. From the first time I held her, she latched on perfectly. I then became ve...
In 1985, I was a La Leche League Leader of 11 years and knew that some mothers needed another level of care in addition to what I was providing. The d...
For me, becoming an LC was a natural evolution. Growing up I only once saw a woman breastfeeding. Yet, coming of age in the time of Women's Liberation...
I have had the privilege of helping mothers and babies for approximately 28 years now. I always share with my Moms that the reason I most likely becam...
"My name is Maria. When I had my child 26 years ago, I had a little experience about breastfeeding since I was living in Cuba. When I came to the U.S ...
Why an LC? I read everything I could about breastfeeding before the birth of my first child. He would not nurse in the hospital, and I was told I was ...
At the age of 24, I delivered my twins at 37 weeks. I thought I would "try" breastfeeding like so many moms say they will. Babies were expensive and s...
“Be the change you wish to see in the world” This statement has been my go to through many times throughout my life, so it seemed only natural that I ...
I breastfed my first 2 children with ease for almost 9mo each. When I had my third child I got a very serious nipple wound from improperly pumping. Ev...
My first baby, born in 1975, was premature at 34 weeks gestation, cared for in an excellent NICU for its time. There was little communication to paren...
'I became a pediatrician because I wanted to help children and their families. After almost a decade spent in private practice, I realized that I woul...
I am a birth coach, Lactation Consultant, physician, a mother of two. I failed to breastfeed my first born, despite of all my resolves and intentions....
My name is Bobbi Jo Hudson and I have worked in a busy pediatric office as a LPN for the past 14 years. I work under 9 providers and we are located in...
"My son was born with a recessed chin, he was jaundice. I didn't understand why breastfeeding was so painful. He latched the best that he could with h...