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Fall is the New Spring

We’re one month into autumn. School and work and life schedules have reverted to some sort of “normal” structure. Sweaters and suits have come out of closets to replace bikinis and sunglasses. Leaves are changing from green to red, gold, and brown, or, depending on where you are, have already begun to fall. There’s a…

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Navigating Common Breastfeeding Concerns During the Uncertainty of a Pandemic

Breastfeeding can be complicated and difficult enough during “normal” times. However, new mothers’ concerns become magnified during a pandemic when in-person resources, like local breastfeeding classes, are not as available. As a certified lactation consultant, I’m here to help by sharing answers to the most common breastfeeding questions and concerns I receive from clients and…

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The Most Popular Baby Names of 2011

“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose, by any other name would smell as sweet.” While Shakespeare might not have placed a lot of importance on the label by which we are called, most modern parents would probably disagree with his sentiment. Picking out a name for your little bundle of joy is one of the first and hardest decisions that any new mom or dad has to make – and there can be a lot of pressure!