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Hand Expression
Hand expression is so useful: engorgement, pump broken, away from baby longer than expected. It is a skill that is easier to learn by watching and doing than by reading about it. We’re lucky to have...
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More basic biology of milk-making
I was super excited to see this article reporting on research coming out of Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. So many women I see struggle with low milk supply and there are very few answers for them....
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Does breastfeeding really need to be interrupted?
It is easy to forget that breastfeeding is much more than just breastmilk. When a nursing mama is sick and needs medical care it can be super stressful to bottle feed, pump & dump – even if her...
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“Climb Out of the Darkness”
The emotions of having a new baby can be complicated: joy, sadness, love, anxiety. Postpartum can be a rough time for lots of families. The Dane County Perinatal Network is a great resource for parents...
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Many ways to be normal
This is just a sample from a great post by Jaqueline Kent: The breastfed infants, who were all growing normally, cued to feed between four and 13 times a day. Some of the infants (13%) only ever fed...
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Resources for employers
Many women in the USA return to work while their babies are just weeks or maybe months old. There are many ways employers can support breastfeeding employees – by helping connect mamas and babies for...
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Nonprescription drugs, galactogogue recipe book, and more useful info from...
Many websites try to put all information about everything they can imagine someone wanting to know about their topic on their pages. It can make websites difficult to use and even harder to evaluate...
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Breastfeeding education for doctors in training
I have the pleasure of spending time with first year residents from the family practice program in Madison. They join me at my Happy Bambino drop in clinic during a week of their newborn rotation. So...
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Postpartum depression – dads can have a rough time too
Having a new baby is exciting and really hard. Moms aren’t the only ones that might have the baby blues: Yes, men do get postpartum depression. It’s a fact that most people – and even many health...
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More videos showing laid-back nursing positions
Nancy Mohrbacher is a great information resource: blog, books, and now videos. Her recent several videos have useful tips for making laid-back positioning work. Laid-back positioning can be super...
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Transgender parents
This thoughtful documentary touches a little bit on breastfeeding in the context of being a transgender parent. What I like best about the film is the way it doesn’t oversimplify gender or the...
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Want to read more about lactation?
I realize not everyone is interested in all things science. But just in case you are, there are some great places to visit on the Internet if you want to learn about the science of lactation. These...
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Mothers Milk Alliance
I wanted to do a shout out for our local, awesome, and maybe unique milk sharing organization. The Mothers Milk Alliance makes safe, affordable donor milk available to Madison-area families. Mothers’...
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“Breastfeeding Outside the Box”
BreastfeedingOutsidetheBox.com Alyssa Schnell and Hope Lien are providing information and community for adoptive breastfeeding, relactation, chestfeeding by trans dads, shared breastfeeding in two-mama...
View ArticleNew Dropin Clinic Location Starting January 2018
I’ve had a wonderful 12 years at Happy Bambino but need to consolidate my regular work hours on the west side. All my current clients can continue to attend my clinic at the new location. I’ll be...
View ArticleSchedule note: no lactation clinic on Monday 5/21/2018
Hi! One of my kids is graduating that day (yay!) so I will be supporting and celebrating him. You can still reach my by phone or email. Clinic will be open as usual on Thursday 5/24.
View ArticleJury Duty – done
Update: I am done with jury duty for another 4 years now. Clinic will be open as usual on Thursday, 8/9/18. As always, you can call or email me if you want to set up a home visit. Hi folks, I have been...
View ArticleLabor Day Holiday 2018
Hi! No drop in clinic on 9/3/18. I hope you have a lovely holiday! Clinic as usual on Thursday.
View ArticleNo clinic 11/1/2018
I’ll be at a perinatal mental health training event on Thursday 11/1 so I will not be at clinic. I can still be reached by phone or email if you have questions.
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