Breastfeeding VS. Formula
As a mom of three, a full-time general pediatrician and internationally board-certified lactation consultant, I spend a lot of my time in clinic discussing breastfeeding. There is a lot of…
Skin to Skin
Skin to skin (placing a newborn baby right on mother’s bare skin) is one of the most important things that can be done in the first hour of life. Here…
medicine
So what is an IBCLC?
I am so excited to announce I passed my IBCLC certification exam!! It has been a year long journey of learning and it feels amazing to be able to now…
breastfeeding
Why did I become an IBCLC?
Because, just like lots of moms, I struggled with breastfeeding. When I was pregnant with my oldest, I was overly confident, almost cocky! I figured I was a pediatrician, right?…