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It's a New Brand Day!
In a paragraph of one sheet flyer, I was struck by the idea that my brand was wrong. I was looking forward to an event called Beauty...

Lisa Bloom IBCLC
Oct 19, 20182 min read
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How I did solids
I did not feed my babies solid foods. I did not mash up stuff or buy pureed baby foods. Our pediatrician taught me how to teach my...

Lisa Bloom IBCLC
Aug 20, 20182 min read
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3 Bowls
During my 1 month stay at Yogaville, I was blessed with a buffet-style meal plan. As I indulged in this amazing buffet of vegetarian...

Lisa Bloom IBCLC
Jul 16, 20181 min read
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One Month Sabbatical
In 8 days, I embark on a remarkable self-care journey. In November 1998, I became pregnant with my first child. She was born in July...

Lisa Bloom IBCLC
Jun 2, 20181 min read
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Frequent weight checks to catch problems
Growth charts have long been a passion of mine. It's the math geek in me coming out. I love to plot data and see trends and help...

Lisa Bloom IBCLC
Apr 21, 20183 min read
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To take a month "off"
I have committed to spend a month at Yogaville from June 10 to July 8th. At this moment, I am wondering if this is a wise idea. To...

Lisa Bloom IBCLC
Apr 21, 20181 min read
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Mental health & breastfeeding
A subject very near and dear to my heart is mental health challenges. The following video is my unprepared but heartfelt musing over...

Lisa Bloom IBCLC
Feb 19, 20181 min read
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Survival Self-Care
I am not going to talk about taking bubble baths, and self-indulgent activities. That can be part of self-care but most women I know are...

Lisa Bloom IBCLC
Feb 5, 20183 min read
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Recipe: Hemp Oat Milk
I left the house today intending to get some sort of non-diary milk at our local United Grocery Outlet. I found all sorts of neat deals,...

Lisa Bloom IBCLC
Feb 4, 20182 min read
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Recipe: Hemp Oat Milk
I left the house today intending to get some sort of non-diary milk at our local United Grocery Outlet. I found all sorts of neat deals,...

Lisa Bloom IBCLC
Feb 4, 20182 min read
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A lesson in personal space & safety
As a petite woman, I have always felt a bit vulnerable in the world. I have taken self-defense courses for years and years. I know that...

Lisa Bloom IBCLC
Jan 26, 20182 min read
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A lesson in personal space & safety
As a petite woman, I have always felt a bit vulnerable in the world. I have taken self-defense courses for years and years. I know that...

Lisa Bloom IBCLC
Jan 26, 20182 min read
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I am Brilliant!
And so are you! Everyday we have amazing ideas and implementation. Whether it is managing the schedules of a whole family, figuring out...

Lisa Bloom IBCLC
Jan 25, 20182 min read
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I Am Brilliant!
And so are you! Everyday we have amazing ideas and implementation. Whether it is managing the schedules of a whole family, figuring out...

Lisa Bloom IBCLC
Jan 25, 20182 min read
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Comfort is not optional!
Breastfeeding is not a contortionist activity. As moms we need to make sure our comfort is taken care of before we let a 6 to 30 lb...

Lisa Bloom IBCLC
Jan 23, 20182 min read
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Insurance vs. Health Care Share Ministries
I often get asked if I accept insurance. The easy answer is no, and the more complicated answer is, well, no. Do I bill insurance for...

Lisa Bloom IBCLC
Jan 16, 20182 min read
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Book Review: Mountains Beyond Mountains
On a recent trip to our local bargain grocery store (United Grocery Outlet), I happened upon a stack of books for 50 cents each. I...

Lisa Bloom IBCLC
Jan 2, 20182 min read
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Preventing problems by following weight gain
Growth charts have long been a passion of mine. It's the math geek in me coming out. I love to plot data and see trends and help...

Lisa Bloom IBCLC
Dec 9, 20173 min read
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Integrating tech and lactation Part 1
I love using technology in my business. I enjoy documenting my visits and giving my clients an easy way to see what we discussed. A...

Lisa Bloom IBCLC
Dec 7, 20172 min read
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Creating Art
This is not a blog post about painting a pretty picture. I am not that kind of artist. I don't see the world as a palette of colors, or...

Lisa Bloom IBCLC
Dec 1, 20172 min read
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