Second Base

A BREASTFEEDING BLOG

Insights from a Lactation Consultant in Quarantine

2020. The year-we-wish-we-could-burn-in-a-dumpster-fire. Well...wow. What a weird time. Even more so if you’re pregnant or have had a...

Breastmilk feeding for the Adoptive or LGBTQ Family... "We can do that?"

One of the most rewarding client interactions I’ve had recently as a Lactation provider has been…wait for it... on the phone. With a mom...

I never knew her but I loved her just the same... A story of miscarriage and hope.

As you might know, October is pregnancy and infant loss awareness month. I've decided to tell my story (deep breath) in hopes that women...

Weaning Henry... What helping a mom to stop breastfeeding taught this Lactation Consultant

See this gorgeous picture?^^ This is what most of my moms want. They dream of effortless, beautiful moments of intense bonding while...

Paying for lactation care, or the story of my 289$ plumber visit.

Our shower was on the fritz. After 20 years, I guess it was due to crash and leak. I paid my plumber $289 dollars for a tiny part and a...

A Lactation Consultant? She comes after the baby? After I've checked in with the 12 Mom Groups on FB

3am panic text. Loading up the car on an icy day, or during vacation. All of the lovely lactation support people I know will give their...