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  • A Global Pandemic Can’t Stop This Breastfeeding Superhero!

    A Global Pandemic Can’t Stop This Breastfeeding Superhero! by Dr. Stephanie Canale - Lactation Lab founder   We’re honoring a breastfeeding superh...

  • Caffeine and breast milk: how much is safe?

    For what seems like a majority of people, the day doesn’t start until coffee is in hand. Sleep deprived moms often ask whether they can continue to...

  • 10 Breastfeeding Tips Every Mom Should Know

    10 Breastfeeding Tips Every Mom Should Know by Dr. Stephanie Canale - founder of Lactation Lab My practice at UCLA is largely made up of new moms a...

  • Why We Test Breast Milk - A Case Study

    I’m often asked why it’s helpful to test breast milk -- and one of the best answers is in addressing a very common issue: helping babies who aren’t gaining enough weight through breastfeeding.

    It’s a common occurrence: a mom feels passionately about breastfeeding, but baby isn’t gaining enough weight; her pediatrician recommends formula to supplement and that’s the end of the story. But now that we can test breast milk for fat and calories, that story can be rewritten.

    Here’s an example. Baby S’s birth…

  • Breastfeeding Boosts Babies' Good Bacteria

    Breastfeeding has long been known to positively impact the health and immune systems of babies, but now new research is uncovering the power of breastfeeding in helping to prevent long term illnesses including asthma, allergies, celiac disease, Type 1 diabetes and obesity.

    The New York Times reports that many studies have strongly suggested that the trillions of microorganisms that inhabit the human body influence our current and future health and may account for the rising incidence of several serious medical conditions.