by msalty | Dec 10, 2025 | Clinical Skills, Evidence-Based Practice
Formula companies present their products as safe, scientifically tested, and nutritionally complete. But when you look beyond the glossy labels, a different picture emerges—one marked by contamination outbreaks, devastating illnesses like necrotizing enterocolitis...
by msalty | Dec 3, 2025 | Clinical Skills, Evidence-Based Practice
Few topics stir as much debate among lactation professionals as “nipple thrush.” Some clinicians see it frequently, while others doubt whether Candida albicans is the true culprit of nipple and breast pain. What is certain is that pain during breastfeeding can be...
by msalty | Nov 19, 2025 | Clinical Skills, Evidence-Based Practice
Swaddling — the age-old practice of wrapping infants snugly in cloth — is still commonly seen among new parents today. My students and patients often ask about it, wondering whether it helps babies sleep, whether it’s safe, and how it affects breastfeeding. It’s a...
by msalty | Oct 28, 2025 | Evidence-Based Practice
As a Pathway 2 instructor, I have the privilege of working with hundreds of aspiring International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) each year. Across every cohort, the topic of tongue-tie—or ankyloglossia—inevitably comes up. Students are eager to learn...
by msalty | Aug 20, 2025 | Evidence-Based Practice
Clogged ducts are a frequent—and painful—experience for many lactating individuals. Often presenting as tender lumps with localized engorgement, these blockages can disrupt milk flow, contribute to mastitis, and discourage breastfeeding continuation. Among the various...
by msalty | Jun 25, 2025 | Evidence-Based Practice
As lactation professionals, we know that milk production is influenced by many factors—hormonal balance, birth practices, infant behavior, maternal motivation, frequency of feeding, and more. Yet even when all these align, some parents still struggle with producing...
