Marie Davis, R N, IBCLC
"... Because breastfeeding is bestfeeding."
Lactation Consultant,
Registered Nurse,Author,
Educator,
Public Speaker
Making the world a better place: one mother - - one baby at a time.
CME Resource Students : Lactation Clinic Advice Protocols
(PDF password is the course number)
Always, always - contact your medical provider for information regarding illness in you or your baby.
Your breastfeeding questions answered by a professional lactation consultant, with more than 25 years of mother-baby experience, and 15 years of Internet lactation consulting. Get the help you and your baby need using the ease of the internet.
Can I get personal assistance from you?
ABSOLUTELY!
However, I am retired on disability and occasionally interferes with my ability to answer e-mail. If you need quick answers contact your local lactation consultant for assistance.
If you cannot find the answers to your questions in my self help pages, I may be able to assist you via E-mail. Video Consultation Available.
Do you charge for consultations?
I do not charge a fee for consultation, but you can make a donation ( see below ) to me at any time through PayPal.
Colic -- Over Supply Syndrome
AKA Foremilk Hindmilk Imbalance / Overactive Let Down
Are there Two Kinds of Milk? (Not exactly...)
Do you have too much milk? - - More on Oversupply
I have studied and worked with oversupply syndrome for the past 20+ years.
Speaker information available on request.
Infant-led breastfeeding: Help For Latch on Problems (Rebirthing)
Sometimes, you need to just "lay back", and let the baby take over, so baby can latch on by himself.
Plugged Duct, Mastitis, or Abscess?
What do I have? What do I do?
Is my baby getting enough milk?
Here's a simple scoring system to help you tell how well your newborn is breastfeeding.
L-A-T-C-H-E-S Assessment Tool L-A-T-C-H-E-S Score Key
Dry up info for the mom who chooses not to breastfeed
Artificial Baby Milk (AKA formula)
Preterm Babies and Their Special Needs
Potential Effects of Breast Surgery on Breastfeeding Success
(implants/reduction/lumpectomy)
Exclusive pumping IS a viable option for some mothers
Check out pumping moms information and support site.
I heard you have a "Cocktail" for increasing milk supply how do I get it?
Glossary of Breastfeeding Terms
Want to be a Lactation Consultant?
Commentaries
ALL "Commentaries" are referenced on the works cited page and are the opinions of the author. You can research any topic yourself, by going to: www.medscape.com and selecting "search" Medline.
Changing Hospital Routines to Support Breastfeeding: The Role of the Doula
Labor Medication's Affect on Breastfeeding
There is Danger in Self Diagnosis and Self Treatment
Time for Medicine to Change Attitudes
The Legacy of Scientific Motherhood
How the Breast Makes MilkRISKS OF FORMULA USE - - ARTIFICIAL BABY MILK (ABM)
Breastfeeding Basics Selections:
Questions after the first 4 weeks
Storage of EMM (Expressed Mother's Milk)
Other Issues: Weaning and Starting solids
Manuscript Excerpts
The Lactation Consultant's Clinical Practice Manual:
A practical guide to establishing a lactation practice. 1st ed.
© Marie Davis RN IBCLC
Sample Protocol: Thrush
Sample protocol: Breast Abscess
A few updated protocols are ready now . Please contact me to receive your copies.
Watch here for an announcement when the revision is completed
Manual is Available - in electronic format only!!
If you purchased The Lactation Consultant's Clinical Practice Manual: A practical guide to establishing a lactation practice. Be sure you notify me of any e-mail changes. I would like to be able to contact you when updates are available.
Breastfeeding CEU Course
newly revised May 2010
A CEU offering for doctors and nurses from CME Resource
http://www.NetCE.com OR (800) 232-4238
Note: I was paid a one time honorarium to author this course. I make no additional money from the individual sale of the course. Information is here for reference .
The average lactation consultation is approximately $100.00 - $175.00 per hr. (USD). Because of my handicap, I can no longer work in the lactation clinic. My current "practice" is limited to the Internet. I do not charge for consultation. But donations are welcome.
You may not know that a single e-mail can take several hours to compose. Because I believe that every breastfeeding couplet is unique and deserves a unique answer.
If you feel I have helped you, or your baby, you can make a donation through PayPal using my e-mail address. Your support is greatly appreciated.
Copyright Marie Davis, RN, IBCLC 1999 
Last Revised: Saturday, Friday, November 18, 2011