Chaos from Scratch
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Clogged Ducts-Ready, Set, Release.
Everyone has their own story about clogged ducts and for some moms. Not only can they be super uncomfortable ,they can also lead to other problems (like decreased milk production and mastitis). So what exactly is a clogged duct, how does it happen, and the biggest questions on everyone’s mind- how do you get rid…
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Ouch! Why does it hurt? Protect those nipples!
Picture this: Your baby is starting to wake- you pick her up and settle in for a nice, calm, feed. Except…OUCH! Excruciating pain ensues. So many of us have been in this position. Not only can it be super uncomfortable, it can cause feeds to be a source of anxiety instead of peace and happiness…
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Welcome.
Hi and thanks for stopping by “Chaos From Scratch”. My name is Gillian, and I am a Registered Nurse, Lactation Consultant and mom of 5 beautiful, breastfed kiddos. When I had my first baby, almost 12 years ago, I was completely oblivious to what a challenge breastfeeding can be. Although I knew it was something…