Are you sort of amazed about how many people have opinions about how you should conduct your pregnancy and even your birth experience? If you’re like most pregnant women, you’ve gotten advice from everyone everywhere, from your hairdresser to a strange guy in the elevator.
Advice really does come from a good place (most of the time). People want to be helpful by imparting their experience and perspective so your path can be easier. But geez, it can get ...
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Can You Drink While Breastfeeding?
"Can you drink while breastfeeding?"
With the Holidays in full swing, we frequently get this question! So we asked our trusted lactation consultant, Megan Maltby from Lotus Lactation to give us the scoop on the most recent research! Here's what she has to say!
*Friendly reminder this is general information- not medical advice and each person's response to alcohol is different.*
“Can I drink alcohol as a breastfeeding parent?”
As it stands, ...
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Personalized, In-home Lactation Support
Portland Lactation Support
Birthing Stone is so excited to partner with Lotus Lactation in offering private, in-home, and virtual lactation support. Throughout the years we've watched Megan grow from a lactation student to a Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) offering her lactation services to the Portland area. She's led classes and parent groups in the past and is excited to bring them to the Tualitan area in 2024.
In ...
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