Tired of surfing the net, looking for answers to your breastfeeding questions - only to find hokey answers from anyone with a keyboard?
There is nothing more frustrating than trying to find credible and accessible advice online.
My name is Liz Pevytoe, RN, IBCLC and I am the lactation consultant behind askthelactationconsultant.com and I am here to help.
Because I am a mother of two breastfed daughters first and foremost. I am also a registered nurse and a board certified lactation consultant. I have personal and professional experience that I believe will prove valuable to you. You can learn more about me by going to the about me page.
You will find my advice to be no nonsense, maybe even a little blunt. My momma taught me not to beat around the bush.
So lets get started. Simply follow the buttons on the navigation bar to your left on the topic you are interested in and you will find the answers to your questions. Or submit a question to me through the ask me a question page.
Let me help you make this a beautiful experience .
Liz Pevytoe, RN, IBCLC
breastfeeding questions and answers Breastfeeding Questions: Ask me (a lactation consultant) a breastfeeding question and get a FAST answer.
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phone consultation Phone consultation: want to talk live to a lactation consultant? You came to the right place.
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search this site Search this site for answers to breastfeeding questions
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breastfeeding stories, true breast feeding stories Breastfeeding Stories - real life stories from moms
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Ask the Lactation Consultant Blog Ask the Lactation Consultant blog keeps you up to date on the askthelactationcosultant.com website. Subscribe here.
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freebies, breastfeeding freebies Freebies free breastfeeding items from askthelactationconsultant.com
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lactation letter The Lactation Letter: a breastfeeding newsletter
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breastfeeding articles Breastfeeding Articles written by Liz Pevytoe, RN, IBCLC
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breastfeeding supplies Breastfeeding supplies : everything you need to make nursing your baby easier.
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breastfeeding problems, Common Breastfeeding questions and answers Breastfeeding problems and questions answered here by a lactation consultant.
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why breastfeed, advantages of breastfeeding Why breasfeed?Answers the question, why breastfeed my baby?"
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Preparation for breastfeeding Preparation for breastfeeding: how to.
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breastfeeding positions and latch on while breast feeding Breastfeeding positions and latch on while breastfeeding discussed with informative videos too!
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first 2 weeks ,Surviving the first few weeks of breastfeeding First 2 weeks :Surviving the first 2 weeks of breastfeeding
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Mastitis symptoms and treatment Mastitis questions answered
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Thrush during breastfeeding, symptoms of oral and breast candida Breastfeeding Thrush discussed
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Work and breastfeeding, working breastfeeding Work and breastfeeding how to make breast feeding last after returning to work.
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special situations breastfeeding Special situations in breastfeeding . Discusses breast augmentation, breastfeeding after a reduction, breastfeeding while sick, preemies and more.
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Breastfeeding and your body Breastfeeding and your body: sex, libido, menstruation and fertility after baby discussed
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Engorgement while breastfeeding, breast pain Engorgement signs and comfort techniques discussed.
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breastfeeding diet, foods to avoid while breast feeding Breastfeeding diet: Answers to a very common question: What foods do I need to avoid while breastfeeding? Breastfeeding diet discussed.
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breastfeeding in public Breastfeeding in public: laws that protect you against ignorant people.
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breastfeeding clothing, nursing tops, breastefeeding gowns breastfeeding clothing: the best tops, gowns and tanks for breastfeeding
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best breastpumps Best Breastpumps:A guide to everything breastpumps: review by lactation consultant.
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nursing bras and clothing Best Nursing Bras and Clothing discussed
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Liz Pevytoe Liz Pevytoe About me: Who I am and why I started this website
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contact Contact the lactation consultant
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links Links to helpful breastfeeding sites
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adoptive breastfeeding Adoptive breastfeeding: how to induce lactation for your baby when you adopt
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Hypoglycemia Hypoglycemia in a newborn, why and what to do.
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jaundice Jaundice in newborns explains why and what to do for infant hyperbilirubinemia
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skin to skin Skin to Skin care with newborns aka kangaroo care: why do it?
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output expectations Output expectations answers the question how many wet and dirty diapers should a newborn have?
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privacy policy privacy policy
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donate donate
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breast pump reviews, breastpump reviews Breast pump reviews: top three best pumps review by a lactation consultant.
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FAQ #1 How do I know if I am making enough milk? FAQ #1 How do I know if I am making enough milk?
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Milk Supply Low milk supply discussion
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breastfeeding and alcohol Breastfeeding and Alcohol is it ok to drink while breastfeeding?
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breastfeeding while sick Breastfeeding while sick : is it ok or not?
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Breastfeeding and Menstruation Breastfeeding and Menstruation: what to expect.
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Breastfeeding and conception Breastfeeding and conception: how fertility works while you are lactating.
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breastfeeding benefits, breast feeding and iq Breastfeeding Benefits for baby
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Work pumping plan Work Pumping plan:Here is your plan to make work and pumping a success.
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choosing a breast pump, how to choose a breastpump Choosing a breast pump: the best breastpumps on the market
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sex and libido Sex and libido: how breastfeeding effects them
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work from home moms Work from home mom a way you can stay home with your own website
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breastmilk leakage How can I prevent breastmilk leakage?
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breastmilk storage guidelines Breastmilk Storage guidelines
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what is a lactivist what is a lactivist or breastfeeding activist?
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Jaundice my story Jaundice my story of survival.
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nursing pillows, breastfeeding pillow Nursing pillows : your guide to finding the best breastfeeding pillow
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exclusively pumping, pumping breastfeeding Exclusively pumping and breastfeeding: so you dont want to put the baby to breast?
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gestational diabetes Gestational diabetes : how does it effect breastfeeding?
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pregnancy induced hypertension Pregnancy induced hypertension: how can it effect breastfeeding?
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reflux Reflux and how it effects breastfeeding
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breastfeeding and colic Breastfeeding and colic how do deal with it and survive
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breastfeeding and solids breastfeeding and solids when should you start solids with your breastfed baby?
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smoking while breastfeeding smoking while breastfeeding : answer to the question is it ok to smoke while breastfeeding?
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foremilk hindmilk Foremilk Hindmilk with breastfeeding, how to make sure your babies is getting the goods.
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breastfeeding gallery Breastfeeding Gallery photos of breastfeeding moms to educate and encourage
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Toddler Biting Toddler biting while breastfeeding? How to NOT wean during this time.
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nursing strike Nursing strike what to do when your baby is refusing to breastfeed
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breastmilk letdown Breastmilk letdown how to know when your milk is coming in
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Breastfeeding and Antidepressants Breastfeeding and Antidepressants : safe or not while nursing yoru baby.
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pumping tips Pumping tips to help you success at giving your baby expressed breast milk
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