Part of what motivates me and spurns me on day to day in my work as an IBCLC, working with and advocating for my private practice clients, is anger. And I try to view this as a positive, a positive …
Dealing with Negativity Bias
A couple of years ago I gave a presentation to a large group at a conference. The topic was ‘Breastfeeding and Structural Issues in Babies’ and it was my first time to present to such a large group. I was …
The Purple Hearts Breastfeeding Support Group
A couple of months ago I invited four of my clients who are breastfeeding with low milk supply to my home for coffee, cake and chats (I wrote about it in this blog http://latch.ie/breastfeeding-with-low-milk-supply-experiences/ ) . What was apparent to …
Breastfeeding with Low Milk Supply
I hosted a coffee morning at my house yesterday morning and invited 4 clients who are breastfeeding and have low milk supply for one reason or another. And of course their four beautiful babies came along too. The reason I …
One Mother’s Story of Relactation: From Making Drops to Tandem Feeding
GUEST POST: I was diagnosed with breast cancer whilst pregnant with my fifth baby. As I was pregnant, and breastfeeding my 4 year old, myself and medics presumed the growing lump to be a breast blockage or abscess. Unfortunately this …