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Medications and Breastfeeding

Medications and Breastfeeding

theleakyboob5 min read

It can be really confusing taking medications or having procedures done while you are breastfeeding. Most of the time, if you look at the package insert or online, most medications simply say that you should ask your doctor or not take them while breastfeeding. Then you might hear something completely different from friends, or relatives, pharmacist, or from your doctor. So what do you do? Star Rodriguez, IBCLC, provides information on using medications while breastfeeding and where moms can find resources to help them make the best choice for them.

Fitness and Breastfeeding

Fitness and Breastfeeding

theleakyboob4 min read

Can you safely exercise while breastfeeding? Will it effect your milk? What about watching what you eat? Star Rodriguez, IBCLC, looks at 3 common myths associated with breastfeeding and fitness, showing that you CAN take care of your health and your baby’s.

Breastfeeding Support- When will we walk the talk?

Breastfeeding Support- When will we walk the talk?

theleakyboob5 min read

As a whole, the actions of society do not match our words: we do not, in fact, believe that breastfeeding is good for babies and their mothers. We do not, in fact, value the breastfeeding mother. We do not, in fact support breastfeeding. Even though we know support is needed.

Once Upon a Time- A tale of a journey towards being an IBCLC

Once Upon a Time- A tale of a journey towards being an IBCLC

theleakyboob4 min read

TLB admin and WIC Peer Supporter, Star, is anxiously awaiting her results from sitting the IBCLC exam this past summer. She shares why she decided to become an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and her journey to that end. As we all hope for her dream to come true this week when she gets her results it’s just how much of a regular mom and Leaky she is that makes her story so inspiring.