Let’s explore the liver’s role in lactation, how insulin helps prepare your body during pregnancy and postpartum, and practical ways to support your liver and overall health for the most robust milk supply possible!
Immune Boosting Chicken Soup
Giving Up Gluten for Breastfeeding Moms
Was it Something I Ate? Food Sensitivities in the Breastfed Baby: Part 3
Was it Something I Ate? Food Sensitivities in the Breastfed Baby: Part 2
Was it Something I Ate? Food Sensitivities in the Breastfed Baby
How Going Gluten-Free Saved Our Family
As parents, we believe that our children are perfect. Yes, they can be little monsters every once in a while, but it is a tough pill to swallow when we find out that our child may have some challenges that need to be addressed.
My sweet little Ben was born after a long, arduous labor. We had our share of breastfeeding challenges in the beginning, but after 2 weeks we had mastered our latch and I was flowing with breastmilk. His massive amounts of spit-up were somewhat concerning to me, but he was gaining weight, so his pediatrician was not concerned. When Ben was 6 weeks old, I went to a local breastfeeding support group to find out why he was so fussy, gassy, and constantly puking. The lactation consultant recommended that I remove dairy from my diet, which I did haphazardly, to no avail (obviously!)