Bottle Feeding Human Milk
Storage Guidelines for storing human milk vary slightly depending on the resource you use. This article cites the recommendations from La Leche League International (as posted in the web FAQ) and the...
View ArticleWhat to Expect When Pumping
Expressing milk for your baby can be one of the most affirming or daunting tasks. Filling your pumping bottles to the max can be a real boost of confidence, but is that normal or optimal? General...
View ArticleGallery of Pumped Milk
Human milk changes color, texture, and composition throughout the day and as the baby ages. This gallery of milk is for informational purposes so mothers can feel confident that their milk still “looks...
View ArticleAre My Breasts Empty?
Our lactation counselors are frequently told that the mother feels her breasts are empty or not full any more. This anxiety often causes mothers to end exclusive breastfeeding prematurely or begin...
View ArticleWhat Does a Lactation Counselor Do?
Lactation Counselors and Consultants provide a wide range of services and support for families expecting a new baby and families whose new baby has arrived. The LCs of Oasis Lactation Services see...
View ArticleThrush – Yeast – Candida
Thrush is a common diagnosis when mom is experiencing nipple pain. Thrush is an overgrowth of a yeast that lives on the skin and in the gut of healthy humans. Thrush may also be referred to as candida...
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