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Is your kid getting enough sleep?
Our longer days here can set the stage for some very solid nighttime struggles over spring and summer. Kids still need a lot of sleep, despite their protests.
Why Should Men Go To The Doctor?
Dr. Bob here! I wrote this post as an answer to a question I?ve been asked many times. Now that I take most kinds of insurance, it?s time for me…
Clinic FAQs: 7 things to know about being a patient at Vitality NW.
Here's some stuff we'd love for everyone to know about being here. Scheduling: You can call the office at 503-344-1345 or schedule online at vitalitynw.com/schedule-appointment. Calls, emails, and online scheduling…
What Supplements Should I Give My Kids? Foundations Series #1
There?s the optimal life, which we should all strive towards- and then there?s what actually happens. We all, as busy parents, have bought fast food because travel time from point…
Back to Work: Breastfeeding Guide
By Adrienne Koznek, IBCLC I recently held a webinar about breastfeeding and returning to work outside the home. So many families have to juggle breastfeeding, pumping, storing, and giving breast…
How do I know if I need pelvic floor physical therapy?
Patient story time: Once upon a time there was a woman who came in with a history of urinary incontinence from early childhood and continuing, worsened by the surgical birth…
Why IBCLC?
By Adrienne Koznek, IBCLC Whenever I tell someone about my job, they always ask me ?what made you decide to get into that?? ?My answer is simple: My personal breastfeeding…
Five Reasons to Schedule a Home Lactation Consultation
by: Adrienne Koznek, IBCLC ?When breastfeeding problems arise, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) is a key support person to overcoming them.? Trained in a wide array of issues…
Do You Have Postpartum Depression?
This is the story I see most often. Mom comes in and she?s tired. She feels like any attempt to take care of herself is either blocked by a screaming…
Five reasons to see an IBCLC
Even for the experienced mother, breastfeeding can come as a challenge in the early postpartum period. ?For the mother who wants to breastfeed, early support from a professional is a…