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Nipple confusion, bottles, and alternative feeding options

Nipple confusion, bottles, and alternative feeding options

theleakyboob8 min read

Can a bottle nipple reduce nipple confusion when mom needs to supplement? How does nipple confusion happen and is it even real? What options are available? Star Rodriquez, IBCLC, takes a look at the Medela Calma bottle marketed to reduce nipple confusion and explores other feeding alternatives as well as how to bottle feed in a way that promotes breastfeeding as much as possible.

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.