Michelle Kunschke IBCLC

02/27/2024

I often say that we don’t give babies enough credit for what they have experienced in the womb or during their birth. The parent can verbalize how they feel, but the baby can’t let us know how they are feeling the way an adult can.

When I see a baby who cannot comfortably feed, who has difficulty with range of motion, or marked asymmetries, I like to refer the family to my favorite manual therapists. They help baby to feel better, have improved neuro-signaling, and often feed better afterwards. One of these manual therapists gems in the Sacramento area is Marie Xiloj. Please check out her website to find out more about her and Bowen therapy:

Marie Xiloj

06/28/2023

This is only compounded when you’re trying to use the ni**le size printables to make sure your pump kit is the right size! 😅

05/17/2023

Cold weather coughs are giving way to springtime sneezes. Did you know there are many gentle and effective remedies to ease your symptoms that are compatible with lactation? One of my favorite go-to articles to share with lots of ideas is here at KellyMom: https://kellymom.com/bf/can-i-breastfeed/meds/cold-remedy/

[Image below of various illustrated flowers in bloom against a white background. The text reads: What Can I take for allergies while breastfeeding?”]

04/03/2023

As I leave a family after a session, I remind them to, “Enjoy your baby!” We can get caught up in the difficulties and exhaustion of new parenthood, but the truth is, babies are only babies for 1 year. We need to be intentional to savor the sunny moments.

[Photo of white blossoms on a tree in springtime with fair weather blue sky and wispy white clouds. The caption reads: How do you enjoy your baby in the springtime weather? Drop a photo if you like!]