Author: Kerriann Alvarado

One of the biggest complaints I get from breastfeeding moms is about nipple pain. Some moms come into my office with nipples that are scabbed, bleeding, or infected. I tell ALL my moms that breastfeeding pain is NOT normal. A little bit of sensitivity is normal at the initiation of breastfeeding. This is an area… Continue reading All Purpose Nipple Ointment (APNO Cream)

A lot of times when moms come into my office, they have questions about proper ways to latch and position their babies. Moms will tell me that they feel that breastfeeding is going well, but something still isn’t lining up. They might be experiencing some latching discomfort. Baby might not be at a comfortable angle.… Continue reading Breastfeeding Stool

I’m sure you’ve probably heard a lot of controversy surrounding the use of nipple shields while breastfeeding. You’ve probably heard that they can decrease supply, baby won’t transfer as much from the breast, or that baby will become dependent on it. You might also have heard the positive aspects as well. Shields can protect sore… Continue reading Nipple Shields

Do you have a baby that is suffering from colic symptoms? (Colic is defined as a baby crying for more than three hours a day, three days a week, for three weeks.) Are they crying and fussing a lot? Do they seem gassy and uncomfortable? Are you noticing a change in their stools (green in… Continue reading Colief (Lactase Drops)

Allow me to introduce you to one of my all-time favorite breastfeeding tools. The Hakka. This little handheld pump is a game changer. Not only is it compact, easy to use, and easy to clean, but it’s also comfortable, affordable, and can be a much easier way for moms to collect milk as opposed to… Continue reading Hakka

Are you a mom that seems to be getting reoccurring clogged ducts?  If so, you know these things can be a bugger, slow down milk flow, and hurt like crazy!  You may even have had the misfortune of those nasty clogs turning into mastitis.  Unfortunately, some moms are more prone to getting clogged ducts.  Some moms will never get… Continue reading Lecithin

Are you a mommy that is looking for a way to optimize your breast milk supply while pregnant or trying to get pregnant? A lot of times, I have moms come into my office that are currently pregnant and are still nursing their existing baby or toddler that notice that their supply is starting to… Continue reading Motherlove More Milk Two

A lot of moms are lucky enough to not have their period return while breastfeeding. Some others…..not so much. Boo! Along with the drag of a returning period while breastfeeding, comes the strong possibility of your supply taking a dip during the week of menstruation, or even a little bit before. I have treated many… Continue reading Shatavari

Narrow Mouth Wide Mouth I can’t tell you how many times I have moms come into my office with questions or concerns about giving a bottle to a breastfed baby.  They naturally wonder when the best time is to introduce a bottle, what is the right bottle, will their baby have “nipple confusion,” or will offering… Continue reading Dr. Brown Preemie/Size 0 Bottle Nipples/Teats