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I was wrong… Let me tell you about a conversati

I was wrong…

Let me tell you about a conversation I had a few years ago with a colleague of mine.

A fellow dietitian reached out to me for help with a baby who was only pooping once a week.

She basically asked me straight up “why do exclusively breastfed babies go a week or even two without pooping?”

Well newbie-lactation-specialist-Robyn basically gave the same spiel that was given to her in her course absolutely verbatim:

“Oh breastmilk is SO well absorbed that there is basically nothing left, so they don’t need to poop as much”.

The look on her face was all I needed to give my head a shake. It was of complete utter “that makes no sense”.

I then brought out the kicker… “My own firstborn only pooped once every week, sometimes up to 10 days!”

She gave a “hm, really? Okay.” but never really got that look off her face that things still were not adding up.

And the more I thought about our conversation… the more I agreed with her.

I was wrong. There was more to learn.

So from that point on I kept digging. I learned about breast milk composition, tongue ties, infant gut development, gut function, functional gut disorders, sensitivities, our environment, and MORE.

If I could have that conversation with her now, it would be entirely different.

What would my response look like?

“It’s not normal. This is a form of constipation, but because babies are on an all liquid diet, constipation rarely shows up as the hard poops that we understand it as. I would do an assessment if baby is getting enough, if there is any tension affecting the nervous system to stimulate the gut, and if there is any signs of allergy or sensitivity or gut health concerns that could be impacting function.”

And that’s why you hear me now… preaching “I was wrong”. Because I don’t want you to be wrong too.

I am not afraid of admitting when I am wrong or when I have to learn more about something. I will own up to it and then will change so I don’t keep making those same mistakes.

That’s how I can constantly keep getting better at what I do.

Babe not pooping regularly? Head to the link in my bio and grab my Tummy Trouble Roadmap to know where to get help!

These three things are IMPORTANT!⁠ ⁠ If you’

These three things are IMPORTANT!⁠
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If you’ve ever thought about working with me then listen up because I’m sharing three things you HAVE to know before we work together:⁠
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1️⃣ I keep things baby-led, right from birth to beyond.⁠
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Babies are BORN intuitive to their needs. They were born to know how to not only survive, but also THRIVE.⁠
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This doesn’t stop after hour 1. This doesn’t stop when it’s time for solids. This doesn’t stop when they go to daycare.⁠
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This doesn’t stop EVER.⁠
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Our babies and children know what they need. We just need to know how to interpret it. That’s what I help you do.⁠
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2️⃣ I am all about supporting you to make the BEST choice and decision for YOURSELF.⁠
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The only way I know you’re doing that is if you have all the information you need to make that choice. ⁠
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I’m going to say it like it is.⁠
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Guilt… Shame… They’ve all become information silencers, and that is not doing anyone any good.⁠
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Knowledge is power my friend. And the information I share with you is intended to give you that power. The power to make decisions for yourself that you feel are in your best interest.⁠
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3️⃣ I’m not about band aid fixes, because the wound is still festering underneath.⁠
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I’m here to help you address the ROOT CAUSE to help solve your baby’s symptoms.⁠
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Treating symptoms means those underlying problems can snowball into bigger ones down the line. And I don’t want that for you. I don’t think you want that either.⁠
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Sound like someone you want on your side? There’s a few ways we can work together…⁠
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📌I have 1-1 services for my fellow Canadians (which may be covered on your health benefits under dietitian).⁠
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📌I have affordable workshops available on latching, supply, and breastfeeding beyond 1.⁠
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📌My signature course Sensitivity Solutions is designed to help you DIY your diet to solve your baby’s tummy troubles.⁠
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Head to the link in my bio to check out the options!⁠

Let me get a little honest with you…⁠ ⁠ One

Let me get a little honest with you…⁠
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One of the biggest things I had to look at differently in my practice has been…⁠
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GUIDELINES.⁠
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Lemme explain!⁠
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First off… ⁠
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Guidelines are a WONDERFUL place to start. But at some point… it goes beyond them. Guidelines don’t work for everyone.⁠
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Guidelines are GENERAL. They don’t take into consideration your individual situation. That’s what an assessment is for. Assessments are SPECIFIC to your SITUATION.⁠
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I’ve literally totally immersed myself in continuing education so that I can have the knowledge, skills and expertise to do assessments to figure out the best plan of action to get clients results. It’s shit that I didn’t learn from guidelines.⁠
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Second off…⁠
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Let’s not forget that guidelines have to constantly be updated with new and emerging evidence.⁠
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And when these updates finally do happen, it takes a long time to get em’ off the ground. You’ll notice when updates come out for a guideline that is “reviewed” it will be citing research and studies that happened 2-3 years ago (or longer!).⁠
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So it shows that by the time guidelines come out, depending how long they take to do, there’s already new evidence pumped out. ⁠
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And lastly…⁠
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Most guidelines require the provider to know how to do assessments for the problem in question AND that if it’s outside of their knowledge of what to do, to REFER to the appropriate people who will know what to do.⁠
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… that doesn’t happen.⁠
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And honestly, I can’t expect every provider to know everything about every problem. That’s just bananas.⁠
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So yeah. I said it.⁠
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You don’t have to do things by the book. But this doesn’t mean you go full on negligent either.⁠
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The key pieces you, as the parent, can look for in providers is:⁠
➡️ Their thoroughness of assessment (and willingness to explain and answer your questions)⁠
➡️ Their awareness and knowledge of emerging evidence (and willingness to learn new tricks)⁠
➡️ Their professional network (and willingness to work as part of a team)⁠
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Looking for 1:1 help? Well, if you’re a Canadian resident then I can help you. Head to the link in my bio and click the “personalized help” button to learn more.⁠

The new and improved sensitivity vs struggle guide

The new and improved sensitivity vs struggle guide… the Tummy Trouble Roadmap!⁠
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I’ve given my most popular freebie a much needed facelift… and better pictures!⁠
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This guide is designed to help you find out if your baby is sensitive to something in your milk.⁠
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Too many times I see moms avoiding foods for their baby’s gas pains, reflux, and poop problems… yet, nothing changes.⁠
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So this is the ultimate roadmap to point you in the right direction to ACTUALLY help your baby without having to wait it out.⁠
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In this updated guide, you’ll get:⁠
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> The key symptoms I look for to figure out if a baby is sensitive to something in your breastmilk or something else.⁠
> Photos of the SURE SIGNS that a baby has a sensitivity, so you don’t waste time on things that don’t work.⁠
> The right steps to help your baby NOW instead of waiting weeks to know if it’s working.⁠
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Get the revamped FREE resource at the link in my bio!

Are you eliminating a food from your diet because

Are you eliminating a food from your diet because your baby is reacting to it?⁠
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Share which foods you’re eliminating and why!⁠
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Then head to my link in the bio and watch my FREE class to make sure you’re on the right track.

Do you think your baby is reacting to something in

Do you think your baby is reacting to something in your diet?⁠
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Ughhhh, this can feel like such a BIG undertaking to try and figure out.⁠
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Don’t worry, I’ve got you!⁠
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Swipe to learn about MY top 5 apps for elimination diets when your breastfed baby is reacting to something in your milk.⁠
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I usually don’t like tracking apps, just because they’re too cookie cutter and not customizable.⁠
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These are the apps that I find you can use to work FOR YOU, rather than you having to do things a certain way in order to make it work for the app.⁠
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Are there any apps you like to use?⁠
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Share them in the comments.

After watching The Sea Beast for the 100th time wi

After watching The Sea Beast for the 100th time with my kids, I learned something…⁠
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I think it can help give you a little validation when you feel like you’re up against what feels like everyone when it comes to helping your baby.⁠
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If you haven’t seen the movie…⁠
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The premise of the story rides on Hunters (hero-versions of pirates) who protect their home from sea beasts. Hunters have been at war with sea beasts since before anyone can remember.⁠
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A little girl, Maisie, wants to be a Hunter. She makes her way into the thick of it, but once she gets there, she starts questioning it all. She and a Hunter (his name is Jacob) befriend a sea beast made out to be so fearful, and the stories in the books are just not adding up.⁠
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Maisie realizes that the people who wrote the stories about the sea beasts are actually benefiting from the war and are not wanting to change how things are done.⁠
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So she and Jacob eventually stand up to everyone and SHOW them (not just tell them) why they are wrong for killing sea beasts. And everyone understands, and believes them. What was two people thinking differently is now thousands.⁠
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And things change. There’s no more war.⁠
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Honestly, there’s so many parallels to how this applies to us moms.⁠
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⚡️ The people we put our trust and faith in to help us (be it our doctor, or lactation consultant) can have the best intentions… and still be wrong.⁠
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Just like those Hunters had the best intentions, but were wrong.⁠
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⚡️ Everyone is just out there doing the best they can with what they know.⁠
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But times are always changing, just like with that damn war with the sea beasts. You can continue in the terrible pattern and things won’t change or end, or you can speak up and stop the madness.⁠
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So the next time you are faced with an answer to your issues that are not working (or making things worse!!), ask WHY.⁠
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Seek to understand.⁠
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You don’t need to do something just because that’s how it’s done. ⁠
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You have a choice. ⁠
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It’s about knowing what your options are so you can make that choice.

When that texture gets on the “WTF is that” sp

When that texture gets on the “WTF is that” spectrum (like mucousy or frothy)...

Well it needs some more digging on the HOW OFTEN it’s happening to find if the REASONS are where I would expect it to be green:

➡️ Green FROTHY poop happens when your baby has a short feed and is not fully draining the breast.

📌 When do I expect it to be like this?

If they only happen 1-2 times a day and the yellow poops come back (the same day or the next day)... this tells me they are getting the milk they need overall throughout the day, even if they didn’t fully drain the breast for 1-2 feeds.

📌 When do I want to help baby?

If the poops are ALWAYS like this. This tells me baby is not feeding well at ANY feeds and they are likely super gassy and uncomfortable too. And because they aren’t draining the breast at EVERY feed, you’re likely going to see growth concerns pop up at some point.

➡️ Green MUCOUSY poop happens when your baby’s immune system is activated in their gut.

📌 When do I expect it to be like this?

If it happens suddenly and goes away in a week or so, this could be explained by a GI bug! The oral rotavirus shot is also known to change the poops (it is designed to activate the immune system). In either case, poops would go back to normal and there’s no other signs pointing to a “not normal reason” for green poop (like allergies).

📌 When do I want to help baby?

If it’s been happening steadily and getting worse, or happening in combination with other red flag symptoms, this could be explained by an allergy or sensitivity. The most common one out there is CMPA and you should consult with your healthcare provider - show them poop pics!!

➡️ Now PLOT TWIST!

📌 Green mucousy could happen if, let’s say, baby is teething and swallowing extra saliva in combination* with an expected reason for green colour (like you pounding back green smoothies).

You may think “oh no, I’ve got green mucousy poop”, when in reality, it’s not from the reasons listed above. You will see the mucous pass when the worst of teething is over, and the green will stay so long as your green smoothies are still in the picture.

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