How to Suppress Lactation When You Know You Don’t Want to Breastfeed Deciding not to breastfeed is a personal choice—and a valid one. Whether it’s…
Author: Kirsten Fisch
Kirsten Fisch, MSN, RNC-MNN, IBCLC, LCCE
Kirsten is a women's health nurse who specializes in high-risk pregnancy and postpartum care. She is certified in Maternal Newborn Nursing, a board-certified lactation consultant (IBCLC), and a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator. She works with women from conception through the postpartum period. Passionate about empowering women throughout their reproductive journeys, Kirsten combines evidence-based care with compassionate support to promote the health and well-being of mothers and babies.
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Understanding Common Postpartum Tests: What to Expect After Baby Arrives
The postpartum period—those first weeks and months after childbirth—is a time of incredible transition. While much of the focus is rightfully on the newborn, it’s…
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Labor’s Soundtrack: Understanding EFM One Beat at a Time
Welcoming a new baby is filled with anticipation, emotion, and important decisions. One of the tools commonly used during labor to ensure both the birthing…
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Pregnancy Pop Quiz: What All Those Tests Are Really For
Pregnancy is a transformative journey, and prenatal tests play a vital role in ensuring the health of both mother and baby. These tests help monitor…
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Leveraging Your Hospital’s Support System to Reduce the Risk of Postpartum Depression
Bringing a new baby into the world is a joyful yet overwhelming experience. The transition to motherhood comes with physical recovery, sleep deprivation, and emotional…
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How Hospital Protocols During Childbirth Can Interfere with Bonding—and What You Can Do About It
Childbirth is one of the most profound experiences in a person’s life, not just for the birthing parent, but for the entire family. Ideally, it’s…
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Should You Top Off with Formula in the Early Days of Breastfeeding? Pros & Cons
Breastfeeding can be an emotional and physical rollercoaster, especially in the early days when you and your baby are learning together. One of the most…
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The Most Important Postpartum Instructions You Should Be Following
Bringing a new baby home is an incredible experience. Still, the postpartum period—often called the “fourth trimester”—is just as important as pregnancy when it comes…
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Navigating Hospital Protocols: Challenges to Achieving a Natural Birth
For many women, giving birth naturally—without unnecessary medical interventions—is a deeply desired goal. Yet, despite growing awareness of the benefits of natural birth, many hospital…
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From OB-GYN to Midwife: Picking Your Dream Team for Baby Day
Pregnancy is a transformative journey, and one of the most important decisions you’ll make is choosing the right healthcare provider. The type of provider you…