Topic Archive: lactation consultant

January 25, 2012

Robin Kaplan, M.Ed., IBCLC

Robin Kaplan, Certified Lactation Consultant

Robin Kaplan is a lactation consultant and owner of the San Diego Breastfeeding Center. Throughout the week, she helps breastfeeding mothers during in-home lactation consultations, her clinic and free weekly support group, and prenatal breastfeeding classes. In addition to writing a weekly blog about breastfeeding and parenting, Robin is also the co-editor of the International Lactation Consultant Association blog, Lactation Matters and a monthly contributor for the Natural Kidz blog.

Robin lives in San Diego, CA with her husband, Jason, their two sons, Benjamin and Ryan, and their dog, Tilly. She has a love of cooking, traveling, hiking, going to the beach, social media, and teaching.

Robin Kaplan, M.Ed., IBCLC = Episode #246: Weaning and Breastfeeding While Pregnant

Episode 151 | August 18, 2009

Breastfeeding Positions and Proper Latch-On Skills

During the early weeks, optimal positioning and a proper latch are especially important. When you and your baby are well positioned and latched correctly, your nipples stay healthy and your baby can feed most efficiently. Eve Moran, this week’s breastfeeding expert, joins us with information, tips and techniques on the proper way to position and hold your baby while breastfeeding and the importance of a proper latch. Plus your chance to win a 100% organic baby carrier from BabyHawk.   SHOW NOTES

Episode 14 | August 22, 2006

Breastfeeding: Solutions For Common Breastfeeding Problems

Sore nipples, engorgement, plugged ducts, mastitis, low milk supply and prior breast surgeries. Annalee Hulburt, IBCLC, RLC, Lactation Consultant is in our studio to shed some light on these issues and more. For more info and resources on Breastfeeding Solutions for Common Problems, visit Annalee’s website Breastfeeding San Diego.

Episode 13 | August 14, 2006

Breastfeeding: The Latch, Feeding Cues, Duration, Nipple Preference and Resources

Margaret Goebel IBCLC, RLC Lactation Consultant, discusses what to do and what not to do during the first days of breastfeeding: feeding cues, the correct latch, nipple preference, resources if breastfeeding is not going as planned and much, much more! Margaret is the owner of “The Sweetest Milk” Lactation Consulting business.