Blog by Rachel Simpson
Articles about breastfeeding, motherhood, womanhood and more
Virtual Parent Circle: Infant Feeding-Breastfeeding/Chest-Feeding/Bottle Talk with Rachel
During the COVID-19 virus and social isolation, this group will be a place to gather until the in-person groups return. I intentionally made this group for late in the day on Friday as we collectively transition into the weekend. Maybe partners will be more available in the next few days and you want to celebrate […]
‘LGBTQ+ and YOU’ a write up of talk by Stephanie Wagner BSN, RNC, IBCLC, RLC
As an adult, words have always mattered to me. I have become sensitive to correct use and I hear mistakes all of the time that I would like to correct. I was exposed as a young child to correct grammar. My father was an ESL teacher in the South Bronx for 30+ years. He would […]
Stress- Free Flying with Infants
I have been asked several times over the years how I managed to cope while traveling internationally with three children. I am compiling this blog to share many of my tips and tricks. Flying can be one of life’s most challenging experiences with infants. For the parent who is struggling with screaming infants, it can […]
Happy Lactation Consultant Day – and All About my Site Launch
I am excited to share that my website has a new look and design. What better day to launch it than TODAY, MARCH 6th, WORLD IBCLC DAY, a day we recognize and honor those who support parents on their journey feeding new babies. On this day we remember IBCLC’s in our communities and around the […]
An American in Rome
Spending time with my family as an American in Rome First published on La Leche League website In Italy and other parts of the world there exists the “transumanza.” This is the Italian term for the traditional twice-yearly migration of sheep and cows from the highlands to the lowlands, and vice versa. The word literally means […]