This could be a 10,000 word post, but I will keep my thoughts brief and to-the-point. I have been working with mothers for over a decade. I knew nothing about breastfeeding when I first started working in an OB surgery unit ten years ago. I almost remember being disturbed by breastfeeding when I saw it (rarely) - thanks a lot society and mom!! But the reality was, I could not stop thinking about the biology and human design of breastfeeding. I knew intuitively it was what was best for babies. So, as my fascination grew, so did my curiosity. If it was as simple as more support, than would we just do that and more women would breastfeed?

The issues with breastfeeding are SO complex at this point and society is completely plagued by misinf...

My main saying is "I believe strongly in the mother-infant dyad and their biological design to breastfeed successfully in a supportive environment." 

I also believe that most women can breastfeed successfully with the right support, but for a small number of expectations. 

I believe that breastfeeding is a vital sign for babies.  As a nurse, we are constantly assessing vital signs, if a baby cannot breastfeed, my question is why; what has to be explored further. 

I believe that infants today are not learning proper oral-motor function and it is leading to a multitude of childhood illnesses, orthodontic requirements, speech issues, picky eating and more. 

I absolutely believe more than anything in the world that mother's are innately...

If you have followed me on social media or have ever heard me speak, you have heard me use this term.  Everything we do as a society these days is in a closed or collapsed position.  Think of driving, sitting at your desk, looking at your phones etc.  We are constantly hunched over. 

When women are pregnant, the heaviness of their bellies will pull their body even further into a closed position if they are not used to an open posture.  Our babies, therefore, are developing with very little space in utero.  Then, when they come out, they are swaddled, scrunched, and generally squished into a closed position. 

My practice focuses on opening them up.  Imagine trying to drink water with your chin on your chest.  If you were really thirsty, ...