“Butterfly in the sky, I can go twice as high. Take a look, it’s in a book, a Reading Rainbow!” Television shows like Reading Rainbow and Wishbone were such an inspiring show for myself when I was younger. For me they were a dream and gave …
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Debunking Common Breastfeeding Myths Smaller breasts make less milk Breast size is unrelated to the amount of milk that is produced. Glandular and fat tissue in the breast does not influence the number or size of the milk ducts. If your breasts are significantly different …
Read Full ArticleWhat to Know About Breastfeeding BEFORE a C-section The moments immediately after giving birth via a cesarean section can be filled with unending thoughts or mixed emotions; “I can’t wait to see my baby!”, “They’re finally here!”, “When do I get to see them?”, “Wow …
Read Full ArticleWhat is a CLC (Certified Lactation Counselor) /CLCs at Autumn Oak The lactation counselors at Autumn Oak are health professionals who provide breastfeeding support, have completed 52 hours of lactation education, and passed the Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice certification exam. The goal of …
Read Full ArticleAre you an expecting mother? Are you wanting to know what to expect with nursing your baby? Fifteen years ago, I didn’t know anything about nursing my new baby. On the contrary, I thought I did! Like the common saying, “you don’t know what you …
Read Full ArticleStop! Ringing in the new year! January 9 – Feburary 1st 2023 As the new year begins, you may have noticed hearing trouble whether that’s difficulty hearing clearly, difficulty understanding especially with accents or that unwanted ringing in your ears. All of which are early …
Read Full ArticleParkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects predominately the dopamine-producing (“dopaminergic”) neurons in a specific area of the brain called substantia nigra. Approximately 60,000 Americans are diagnosed with PD each year. About 75% of people with PD experience changes in speech and voice …
Read Full ArticleWatching over my father as he lay motionless on the hospital bed, I must admit the prospect of entering a new profession never entered my mind. However, in just a matter of weeks this life-changing event opened the door to discovering my calling in life. …
Read Full ArticleWith the holidays fast approaching, the sense of overwhelm you feel when walking up and down the toy aisle may feel especially overpowering. The pressure to make the “right choice” about which toys to give to loved ones can sometimes take the joy right …
Read Full ArticleWhat is bilingualsim/ multilingualism? Bilingualism is the ability to communicate in more than one language and can be thought of as a continuum of language skills in which proficiency in any of the languages used may fluctuate over time and across social settings, conversational partners, …
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