Lactation consultant, author, speaker, research geek, Oscar follower. Mom of 3 & mom supporter. Living in the heartland of breastfeeding,
Chicago suburbs
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LIVE! Join me and Barbara Robertson on Thurs., July 17 at 7 pm ET when we will answer your questions about IBCLC recertification. To receive a Zoom invite, email [email protected].
LIVE! Join me and my LactaLearning co-founder Barbara Robertson on Mon. May 19 at 7 pm EST as we answer your question about becoming an IBCLC. To receive a link to our Zoom call, email [email protected]. Hope you can make it!
Check out this peek into how breastfeeding prevents breast cancer. This review reveals the mechanisms that cause this positive impact on women’s health. If you have breast cancer in your family or know someone who does, this is info you don’t want to miss: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3888…
New holistic approach to IBCLC recertification. Here's one of many reasons (more to follow) for IBCLCs to consider LactaLearning, where we make recertifying simple! Details at: lactalearning.com/courses/re…
NEW HOLISTIC APPROACH to IBCLC recertification: LactaLearning's convenient online courses follow exactly the 2023 IBCLC Detailed Content Outline, so you can easily focus on the specific topics you want or need. Details here: lactalearning.com/courses/re…
NEW HOLISTIC APPROACH to IBCLC recertification: LactaLearning offers convenient online courses using the formats you prefer: podcasts, short videos, infographics, animation, and more. Details here: lactalearning.com/courses/re…
Amazing news! After analyzing hundreds of studies, this 2024 integrative review concluded that breastfeeding may reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease later in life among nursing mothers. Just one more reason breastfeeding is not just good for babies! pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3856…
How much do 1-year-olds typically nurse? This 2024 research answers that question. I just love studies that reveal more about normal breastfeeding, and this one qualifies! Free download here: sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
Breastfeeding reduces breast-cancer risk, especially certain aggressive subtypes. This 2024 review explains the intricate mechanisms at work and why breastfeeding is a critical women’s health issue. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3860…
We all know breastfeeding is good for babies. But how about nursing mothers? This 2024 study found longer lifetime breastfeeding duration lowers risk of heart disease (the #1 killer of women) in those with a history of diabetes. Women need this info! pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3837…
