Operation Lactation

Kristine Keller, BS, IBCLC owns a private practice in Austin, TX and it is called Operation Lactation.  She has been an IBCLC since 2010.  Kristine is married with 2 mostly breastmilk fed boys.  She tells us that she had a miserable time breastfeeding.  It was hard...
I am not boy-lingual

I am not boy-lingual

“I am not “boy-lingual.” Have you ever had the pleasure of meeting a Father of 8 children, who is also a midwife and a Board Certified Lactation Consultant?  I know it may seem quite different, perhaps odd and perhaps weird to some.  This is why I...

Special Announcement

  No one likes to be alone.  Alone in their studies.  Alone in their business.  Alone in their newborn mothering.  Being alone can be very lonely. All About Breastfeeding is finally answering your call for help.  In response to the many inquiries for assistance in the...
Reasons to not take Fenugreek

Reasons to not take Fenugreek

I am writing about a popular herb that moms use to help increase their supply. I always want moms to be working closely with an IBCLC to determine that low milk supply is truly an issue for them.  There are other avenues to explore first and what you think might be...
Sarah Fletcher Story

Sarah Fletcher Story

  Sarah Fletcher is a twenty six year old mom she is a two time surrogate. She is from Oklahoma City she has breastfed two babies these two babies and she has breast fed her own nine year old daughter. Background history: Sarah tells us that grew up everywhere....
Milk banks Part 2

Milk banks Part 2

Milk banks should be a household word, just like the blood banks. All infants in need deserve to have human milk.  Our smallest and sickest of babies need to have donor milk to help them get the best start in life.  Donor milk will help dramatically reduce the risk of...
Part 1 NY Milk Bank

Part 1 NY Milk Bank

On September 21,2016 The New York Milk Bank, a nonprofit in Westchester County, NY, USA, opened as the first and only comprehensive, community based milk bank in New York State.   This venture was started by a volunteer group of lactation professionals who recognized...
Why I became an IBCLC

Why I became an IBCLC

 I have to honestly say that I did not start out wanting to become an IBCLC.  It is one of those things that I really did just fall into.  After the birth of my first baby, I was not thrilled at how I was treated prenatally or during the birth.  So, I purposefully set...
Lisa Hendrickson-Jack

Lisa Hendrickson-Jack

Lisa Hendrickson-Jack   Lisa is a mom of 2 young children.  She is the host of a podcast called Fertility Friday and enjoys helping woman understand their menstrual cycles, not only for contraception and conception,, but for their overall long term health.  As a...