Does Medication Affect my Milk?
By Erin Rodriguez, Lactation Counselor During the winter months there is an increase in the number of people getting sick. And as a new mom, you may be getting sick more often due to your lack of sleep. So, you go straight to the medicine cabinet. However, if you are...
Are you ready for Flu season?
Important things parents need to know about flu and flu shots By Chirlyn Urena, M.D. Influenza (“Flu”) is an acute respiratory illness most likely caused by the influenza A or B virus. It occurs in annual outbreaks, hitting hardest from December to March...
National Breastfeeding Month
By Erin Rodriguez, Lactation Counselor August is National Breastfeeding Month. Breast milk is one of the greatest gifts you can give your baby, because it provides all of the nutrients that a baby needs, changing with the baby as he/she grows while providing...
Going Back to Work While Breastfeeding
By Erin Rodriguez, Lactation Counselor When going back to work from maternity leave you have a lot on your mind. For a breastfeeding mother, one of the many concerns is how to keep your supply up and how to balance your new life. There are a few steps you can take to...
