As a lactation consultant, my goal is to help new mothers and their babies through any breastfeeding challenges they may encounter. One common issue that can affect successful breastfeeding is tongue tie. Tongue ties undoubtedly have an impact on breastfeeding and it is important to seek proper evaluation and support. By doing so you can be empowered to navigate breastfeeding with confidence. ​I hope to help bring clarity to how tongue ties impact breastfeeding and also some

Worried that your baby isn’t gaining enough weight and wondering if it’s all about “hindmilk”? You’re not alone. Many parents hear that the secret to weight gain is getting to the fatty hindmilk. Here’s what the research and lactation experts actually say. Foremilk vs. Hindmilk – What’s Really Happening Every feed starts with foremilk (the milk that comes first) and gradually transitions to hindmilk (the milk that comes later). This is not like skim vs. whole milk. Fat conten