BRC Blog

A breastfeeding mom called us, inquiring about the safety of her breastmilk after the removal of a mercury filling by her dentist. We referred her to the Infant Risk Center (806-352-2519) for the most up-to-date information on safety of medications, etc. for pregnant and breastfeeding…

Thank you to our guest blogger, Anna Kuechler for this touching post… Moms and babies usually get all the credit when it comes to breastfeeding.  And any mom who has gotten up several times a night for months to feed her baby and/or pump knows…

As a lactation consultant, I have been lucky enough to work with breastfeeding mothers from the day their babies are born to the day their babies wean. New mothers encounter many concerns with breastfeeding, especially if it is their first child. The most common concern…

Why do health groups like the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) say to nurse for at least a year? And why is it that so few women are doing it? We keep hearing it over and over. Breast is best… breast is best. Sometimes I…

Can you picture this conversation in a doctor’s office? Physician: “I’m afraid you need to take a medication that you can’t take while breastfeeding. You’re going to have to wean.” Mom: “Doctor, I really want to continue providing my milk for my twins. I’ve breastfed…

I’ve been a lactation consultant for 13 years. I love my work and I’m proud of it. I take special care to treat each mother in a non-judgmental way. Part of the reason I am so careful about this is because I hate being labeled…