Basics of Maternal Food Intake in Breastfeeding Success Author: Dr. Jimi Francis, PhD, IBCLC, RDN, LD, RLC Congratulations on your new arrival! As a Registered Dietitian and International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), I understand that while you’re busy caring for your… Read More »Basics of Maternal Food Intake in Breastfeeding Success
The Connection Between Labor Induction and Breast Milk Supply: What You Need to Know Author: Dr. Jimi Francis, PhD, IBCLC, RDN, LD, RLC The miracle of bringing new life into the world is a significant moment for every parent, and the… Read More »Breast Milk Supply and Labor Induction
Quenching the Thirst: The Vital Role of Hydration in Breastfeeding Success Author: Dr. Jimi Francis, PhD, IBCLC, RDN, LD, RLC As a breastfeeding mother, you’re not just nourishing your little one with the purest form of love—your breast milk also carries… Read More »Infant Hydration: Quenching the Thirst
Double the Love: Navigating the Joys and Challenges of Tandem Breastfeeding Author: Dr. Jimi Francis, PhD, IBCLC, RDN, LD, RLC As a lactation consultant, I’m often asked for information about tandem breastfeeding, which occurs when a mother breastfeeds both her newborn… Read More »Tandem Breastfeeding