Pumping 101

Pumping 101

Pumping is a big dealIf pumping was as easy as pouring a glass of water from your kitchen tap, formula companies’ market share would shrink big time! However, if you or someone you know ever tried pumping, it appears not that easy task at all. We’ll try to...
3 things you should know about nipple shields

3 things you should know about nipple shields

While serving Toronto and its surroundings, quite often we meet the family already using nipple shields, and, often, having mixed feelings about it. So we, as Lactation Consultants, decided to shed some light on this issue. Photo credit: Oksana Laurinaviciene, IBCLC...
Pacifier: to use or not to use?

Pacifier: to use or not to use?

In our everyday work, our clients ask us what do we think about pacifiers almost every single time we visit a new baby. As an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) I can only give all possible information to the parents and then they get to...
Nipple shape and breastfeeding

Nipple shape and breastfeeding

Did you know that one of the biggest concerns or obstacles to the successful breastfeeding can be the shape of your nipples? You may have heard about a “misfortune” if one is born with flat or inverted nipples. I’ll try to bring some positivity and...