Skin to Skin: The Underlying, Underappreciated Secret to Breastfeeding Success
It’s important to recognize that breastfeeding can be stressful for some babies, especially for those who have had a negative emotional...
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Marninah Hersh, RN, IBCLC
Jan 17, 20193 min read
Mothers Care for their Babies, Does Anyone Care for Mothers? Part III
What a new mother needs is a mother- someone who will oversee and ensure that she is getting the care and attention she deserves and...
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Marninah Hersh, RN, IBCLC
Dec 20, 20183 min read
Mothers Care for their Babies, Does Anyone Care for Mothers? Part II
America has a widespread misunderstanding on just how delicate the postpartum period, or often referred to as the fourth trimester, is...
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Marninah Hersh, RN, IBCLC
Dec 5, 20182 min read
Mothers Care for their Babies, Does Anyone Care for Mothers? Part I
As a Lactation Consultant in the Central Jersey area I have had the pleasure of working with many lovely families from India. When I walk...
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Marninah Hersh RN, IBCLC
Oct 30, 20182 min read
EAT/SLEEP/CONSOLE
Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome and Frenectomy Recovery Step foot into any major NICU, and you're likely to find babies being treated for...
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Marninah Hersh, RN, IBCLC
May 24, 20184 min read
When Breastfeeding Gets Off to a Bad Start: Is it too late to get help?
I recently gave a private prenatal breastfeeding class to a lovely first-time “mom- to-be”. She was committed to learning everything...
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Catherine Laplante IBCLC
May 11, 20182 min read
What's The Big Deal About Giving Just One Bottle?
I just gave birth and I am so tired! What’s the big deal about just one bottle? After labor and birth, new parents are understandably...
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Marninah Hersh, RN, IBCLC
May 11, 20183 min read
Comfort Feeds: Guilty or Not Guilty?
When we become mothers, we are immediately bestowed with two emotions in the extreme: unconditional love for our newborns and guilt. ...
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Marninah Hersh, RN, IBCLC
May 11, 20182 min read
Breastfeeding and Dads: How do they fit into the equation?
have been very fortunate to work with many wonderful, supportive fathers over the last few years in my lactation practice. I recall one...
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Marninah Hersh, RN, IBCLC
May 11, 20184 min read
Heading Back to Work? Don't Worry Mom You Got This!
Before reading any further first give yourselves a big pat on the back! You did it! You made it this far! Despite a challenging start for...
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Marninah Hersh RN, IBCLC
May 11, 20182 min read
Got Milk? To Pump or Not to Pump- That is the Question
Giving birth to a baby, doesn't always mean that you will have enough milk supply to meet the needs of your little one. We often work...
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Marninah Hersh, RN, IBCLC
May 11, 20182 min read
When Some is Better Than None
As human beings we tend to be very definite about the way we feel about things. Especially when we are working toward an important goal...
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Catherine Laplante IBCLC
May 11, 20182 min read
I'm Ready to Wean My Baby- Now What Do I Do?
So, you have met your breastfeeding goals, or maybe you are going back to work and can’t or don’t want to pump, or maybe you are just...
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Marninah Hersh RN, IBCLC
May 11, 20182 min read
Pediatricians & Breastfeeding
A trip to the pediatrician for a well-baby visit is one that I always enjoy. I do hold my breath in the early days when frequent weight...
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Marninah Hersh RN, IBCLC
Jan 6, 20162 min read
Inmate Mama Does What's Natural
She came in screaming and handcuffed. "A real gypsy" they whispered, and rolled their eyes as they set about maneuvering her onto a...
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