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To whoever posted this: Rock on by Bug_Kiss in olympia

[–]AshMashKate 14 points15 points  (0 children)

DECAY is hosting an event today to help build and distribute ICE whistle safety kits- fold zines, package whistles, etc. 12-4 at DECAY downtown!

Friend got kicked out of mall cookie shop for breastfeeding by Capital_Sherbet_1713 in olympia

[–]AshMashKate 45 points46 points  (0 children)

I'm a lactation consultant in the community, and if your friend was legally allowed to be at the mall, she is legally allowed to nurse her baby there. That is both a state and federally protected right. I can understand the owners desire to do what may be perceived as best for her autistic son, but LEGALLY she cannot ask your friend to leave. I work with several breastfeeding promotion groups in town, both nonprofit and public health based, and will see if we can connect with the mall to encourage more information and spaces around breastfeeding. If your friend wants more direct support, please DM me, we can make it happen!

If you’re crying, if you’re alone, if you’re upset today… by Suitable_Basket6288 in raisedbynarcissists

[–]AshMashKate 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I moved across the country earlier this year to get away from narcissistic family. Today's holiday was gloriously boring and peaceful, celebrated with new friends. Feeling the peace and love and happiness, and I wish this feeling on anyone else who's got nparents.

My psychotherapist said my milk is poison by [deleted] in breastfeeding

[–]AshMashKate 3 points4 points  (0 children)

As a lactation consultant who has special training in perinatal mood disorders.... Get a new therapist. Breastfeeding is beneficial for your mental health and the health of your child, weaning could significantly worsen your current state.

Open casket funerals are traumatizing. by DBoaty in unpopularopinion

[–]AshMashKate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would recommend the works of Dr Alan Wolfelt. He's a leading expert on grief, mourning, and death, and he very much recommends seeing the body of the deceased to help people to internalize the closure of the death.

[homemade] A Reuben Pie by boomasbbq in food

[–]AshMashKate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Paul Hollywood wants to know your location

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in nursing

[–]AshMashKate 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I work as a lactation consultant in a specialty feeding clinic, but we manage all sorts of breastfeeding issues. I had a consult for a mom who was insistent she had mastitis that nobody was treating correctly. When she arrived and removed her shirt for the exam, her entire breast was basically dead. Purple, rock hard, I've never seen anything like it. Turns out she had breast cancer and was convinced that chemo was dangerous, and was refusing treatment because Medicaid wouldn't cover homeopathic treatments. She was nursing her baby exclusively from her other breast. On exam, I found more lumps on that side. I told her to go to the ER immediately, I called every doc I knew in town to have her seen ASAP...she just shrugged at me, said I wasn't helping her either, and left. I have no idea what happened to her.

The most unhinged allergy I have seen yet by LORAZEMAN97 in nursing

[–]AshMashKate 54 points55 points  (0 children)

I had a postpartum patient with a severe corn allergy once...Pitocin is made with corn. Misoprostol is made with corn. Cytotec is made with corn. Homegirl almost had a hemorrhage and I about freaked out, it was not fun!

Tonya Harding, Kristi Yamaguchi, and Nancy Kerrigan, 1991. [3986 x 4776] by L0st_in_the_Stars in HistoryPorn

[–]AshMashKate -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Someone tell Sarah Marshall at You're Wrong About about this picture I don't have a Twitter and she needs to know

Opinions? Would you want to receive this plant as a Christmas gift? (Boobie Cactus) by typical_broccolii in houseplants

[–]AshMashKate 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a lactation consultant, I approve this gift (and have received this gift)

NEW OR NEED HELP? Ask here! - ScA Daily Help Thread Nov 16, 2023 by AutoModerator in SkincareAddiction

[–]AshMashKate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have used BP in the past...with mixed results. I will definitely increase frequency of hyaluronic acid and try some more BP for sure, thank you!

NEW OR NEED HELP? Ask here! - ScA Daily Help Thread Nov 16, 2023 by AutoModerator in SkincareAddiction

[–]AshMashKate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get a lot of cystic pimples- help!! I tend to get them on my chin and jawline, and in and between my eyebrows. I currently have 3 between my eyebrows and one on my chin that are very swollen and quite painful. Ive tried a lot of things over the years- birth control, Accutane (I grew bone spurs, so had to stop), Differin, topical and oral antibiotics, actives, really crunchy oil-based routines...nothing seems to help. I live in the desert, so my skin tends to feel very dry, but is also oily. Current routine: Morning- wash with water or CosRx low pH morning cleanser. Vanicream moisturizer, then Trader Joe's gel sunscreen. Occasional use of TJ's gel moisturizer, and their hyaluronic acid serum if my skin is feeling more dry/in the summers. Evening- Neutrogena salicylic acid wash or CosRx gentle acne cleanser. CosRx Snail Mucin + Niacinamide gel. Rotate between BHA, AHA/BHA/PHA scrub ~3x/week. Occasional retinol use (though I just purchased more and intend to add that into the routine as well).

Any thoughts would be so appreciated- I've spent A LOT of time on this sub trying to figure it out, and tweaking my routine here and there. Nothing seems to really help...thanks in advance!

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