top of page


Low milk supply: It's complicated
Did you know that a low milk supply whether perceived or actual is one of the top reasons for breastfeeding cessation? And it doesn't...
loveatfirstlatch
Feb 22, 20244 min read
166 views
0 comments


Lactation After Loss: A Personal story of how donation helped to honor the loss of their son
"Milk donation after loss created purpose and a legacy for our son" A mere 6 days until the day our baby was due we received...
loveatfirstlatch
May 7, 20234 min read
194 views
0 comments


A Lactation Consultants guide to galactagogues, herbs and lactogenic foods for low milk supply
Galactagogues (also known as lactogenic foods or herbs) are foods, herbs and supplements that are thought to increase milk supply in...
loveatfirstlatch
Mar 12, 20233 min read
1,505 views
0 comments


A Lactation Consultant's Guide To Low Milk Supply And Insufficient Glandular Tissue
Low milk supply is one of the most common reasons to reach out for lactation help. Within the population of lactating parents there are...
loveatfirstlatch
Jan 27, 20234 min read
4,682 views
0 comments


A Lactation Consultant's Guide to Understanding Tongue Ties and Frenectomies
Today I want to dive into a somewhat controversial topic: Tongue ties Let's start with some definitions: Ankyloglossia is another word...
loveatfirstlatch
Dec 20, 20223 min read
144 views
0 comments


Establishing or Re-Establishing a Breast/chestfeeding Relationship with an Older Baby or Toddler
I find a lot of parents assume that if baby doesn't latch in the very beginning, then there is no hope for them to have a...
loveatfirstlatch
Dec 19, 20223 min read
21 views
0 comments


A Lactation Consultant's Guide To Traveling: With Or Without Baby
As someone who values travel and has traveled around the world with children, I know first hand the stress and anxiety it can produce...
loveatfirstlatch
Nov 18, 20223 min read
14 views
0 comments


Your Guide To Breast/Chestfeeding While Sick: Supportive And Preventative Care
As we move into winter and temperatures drop, people seek the warmth of indoor spaces. These changes in temperatures and enclosed (often...
loveatfirstlatch
Nov 16, 20223 min read
694 views
0 comments


It Takes A Village
5/16/2022 I had a really beautiful moment this week during a virtual consultation that I really want to share. The client was two days...
loveatfirstlatch
May 20, 20222 min read
15 views
0 comments


Things I Wish I Was Told As A New Mama
Motherhood is a beautiful yet stressful time in our lives. It is filled with more love than you can ever imagine, but at the same time...
loveatfirstlatch
Feb 22, 20223 min read
28 views
0 comments


My Breastfeeding Journey
2015 In 2015 my first baby was born, and I had no idea what I was getting into. I spent my pregnancy days listening to Hypno-birthing...
loveatfirstlatch
Feb 8, 20223 min read
29 views
0 comments


What to expect when you're expecting your IBCLC: Home Visit
There is a lot of fear and anxiety when it comes to medical visits, so I wanted to do a quick walk through of what an In-Home consult...
loveatfirstlatch
Jan 3, 20222 min read
6 views
0 comments


IBCLC, Lactation Consultant, LC.....Why do I need one?
I'm sure you've seen the abbreviation IBCLC and thought, what the heck is that?! Trust me, when I was first interested in the lactation...
loveatfirstlatch
Dec 22, 20212 min read
97 views
0 comments
bottom of page