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Help, my milk supply is low! Or is it?

Help, my milk supply is low! Or is it?

theleakyboob5 min read

A concern that comes up often is low supply. Tanya Lieberman takes a look at normal experiences that can cause moms to worry that their supply is inadequate and then when there really is a time to be concerned. Using simple and clear cut terminology, Tanya offers practical tools for any mom worried about her supply. Motherlove Herbal Company sponsors this valuable resource to help all moms find their inner confidence in feeding their babies and to know when they really might need help.

Nipple Shields: life-saver, supply -wrecker or just another tool for nursing mothers?

Nipple Shields: life-saver, supply -wrecker or just another tool for nursing mothers?

theleakyboob4 min read

Some people swear nipple shields saved their breastfeeding relationship. Others warn to never use them for fear it will ruin mom’s supply. So what’s the deal with nipple shields? Dr. Jenny Thomas from Lakeshore Medical Breastfeeding Medicine Clinic and Dr. Jen 4 Kids takes a look at nipple shields with her professional opinion, personal experience and some practical suggestions recognizing it’s not a simple question.