by Jessica Bower, IBCLC (lactation consultant) What should you do if you have a "clogged duct" / "plugged duct"? The scientific term for this is ductal narrowing. This occurs when breast tissue becomes congested, swelling occurs, and the mother notices localized pain in one area of her breast, typically. It can feel full or firm and can sometimes be painful. This is not mastitis. However, if not treated appropriately, it can result in mastitis in some cases. You need to know what to do in...

By: Jessica Bower, IBCLC, Certified Doula It's likely that you are hoping to avoid an induction of labor for your birth. Most of our...

What is a birth plan? What is the purpose of it? And where do you even begin? We like to use the term “birth preferences” or “birth...