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Breastfeeding medicine is a physician subspecialty focused on the medical side of breastfeeding and lactation. It is for the moments when breastfeeding challenges go beyond positioning and latch, and start to involve something that needs a diagnosis, a prescription, or a medical procedure. Do I still need an IBCLC if I see a breastfeeding medicine […]

Breastfeeding Medicine FAQ: What It Is and Who It’s For

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Breastfeeding medicine is a physician subspecialty focused on the medical side of breastfeeding and lactation. It is for the moments when breastfeeding challenges go beyond positioning and latch, and start to involve something that needs a diagnosis, a prescription, or a medical procedure. Do I still need an IBCLC if I see a breastfeeding medicine […]

Breastfeeding Medicine FAQ: What It Is and Who It’s For

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Mother breastfeeding her baby outdoors in warm afternoon light

Cold and flu season always raises the same question in my office: when to worry, and when it is fine to just ride it out at home. Here is a general guide to help you sort through it. Signs You Can Likely Ride It Out at Home A runny or stuffy nose, mild cough, low […]

Cold and Flu Season: When to Worry and When to Ride It Out

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Sports physicals tend to sneak up on families right before a season starts, and forms often end up due sooner than expected. Here is what parents should know to get this handled without the last minute scramble. What a Sports Physical Actually Covers A sports physical, sometimes called a pre-participation physical exam, checks that your […]

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