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 …
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What 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 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 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 ArticleDid you know that age is the strongest predictor of hearing loss among adults aged 20-69, with the greatest amount of hearing loss in the 60 to 69 age group? (Hoffman HJ, Dobie RA, Losonczy KG, Themann CL, Flamme GA. Declining Prevalence of Hearing Loss in …
Read Full ArticleWhat is phonological awareness? Phonological awareness is an umbrella term that means one’s sensitivity and ability to manipulate units of sound by words (e.g., dog, puppy), syllables (e.g., /dog/, /pu/ /ppy/), onset and rhyme (e.g., /d/ and /og/, /p/ and /uppy/), and phonemes (e.g., /d/ …
Read Full ArticleHearing loss can bring a lot of change to your life. But did you know that hearing loss can change the health of your brain? Recent research, conducted over several years by Johns Hopkins University, Ohio State University, and other institutions, has revealed that hearing …
Read Full ArticleDid you know? Our ears are constantly stimulating our brains. We never turn them off, even when we sleep! A mild hearing loss can put us at risk for dementia 200% greater than someone with average hearing. Depending on the stage of hearing loss, you …
Read Full Article10% discount on all speech and hearing products offered to teachers, police officers, firefighters, veterans and active military personnel.
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