Dr. Erin Appleton MD, CCFP, IBCLC, FABM

Why Your Breastfed Baby Still Wakes at Night (And What Actually Helps)

Published on: 08/09/2026

Night waking is normal for many breastfed babies far longer than people expect. A Canadian lactation clinic on what night feeds are doing, current safe sleep guidance, and when waking is worth a closer look.

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8/18/26

Dr. Erin Appleton MD, CCFP, IBCLC, FABM

Published on: 18/08/2026

Returning to work doesn't have to mean weaning. What changes, what doesn't, your real options, and what Alberta employers are actually required to provide.

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8/04/26

Dr. Erin Appleton MD, CCFP, IBCLC, FABM

Published on: 04/08/2026

Most parents who worry about low milk supply have enough milk — and some genuinely don't. Here's how to tell the difference, what actually causes low supply, and what helps.

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Does My Baby Actually Have a Tongue Tie? A Breastfeeding Doctor's Honest Take

Dr. Erin Appleton MD, CCFP, IBCLC, FABM

Published on: 22/06/2026

Does my baby have a tongue tie? Dr. Erin Appleton, a Canadian breastfeeding medicine physician, on how ties are actually diagnosed — and why function matters more than what the tongue looks like.

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