Heather Tom

Mom of two, IBCLC, disability advocate, crochet addict & Geek. Also, not a soap opera star.

[Heather Tom @heathertom]

Because if Peggy Carter approves... #TeamCap

[Heather Tom @heathertom]

Science! @MsHefnersClass

[Liz Brooks JD IBCLC @LizBrooksIBCLC]

WHAT?! Dettwyler tells us Curious George was an ape, NOT a monkey. THIS is why we need #ILCA15 and #ILCA2016 #StillCuriousAboutAgeOfWeaning

[Liz Brooks JD IBCLC @LizBrooksIBCLC]

Yes yes yes yes yes ILCA Prez Decalie discusses importance of reducing barriers of entry into IBCLC profsn #ILCA15 #LactEquity15

[JennieBeverBabendure @breastfdscience]

Almost half of the current IBCLC's taking the ILCA survey will retire in the next 10 years--yikes! #ILCA15

[Jenny @jenny_south01]

I'm not sure what's more full right now: my heart or my brain. #ilca15

[Heather Tom @heathertom]

ILCA President asks to remember Lactation Professionals no longer with us. <3 Carol Syrmankse, founder of the NW GA BF Coalition. #ILCA15

[Heather Tom @heathertom]

Moberg: Hunger signals suppress oxytocin release, increase aggression. #ILCA15 #hangry

[Heather Tom @heathertom]

Moberg: oxytocin infusion before elective c/s improves skin response afterwards. #ILCA15

[Heather Tom @heathertom]

Moberg: Skin does not respond the same after elective c/s with no labor. #ILCA15

[Heather Tom @heathertom]

Moberg: Oxytocin release during birth may affect efficacy of skin to skin in postpartum period. #ILCA15

[Liz Brooks JD IBCLC @LizBrooksIBCLC]

Oxytocin speeds wound healing, fer cryin' out loud! This stuff is magic. #ILCA15

[Heather Tom @heathertom]

Moberg: Oxytocin shown to reverse growth of early cancer cell lines. #ILCA15

[Heather Tom @heathertom]

Dr. Rishita Jaju just gave amazing talk on lip & tongue tie! Emphasis on oral function and importance of teamwork. #ilca15

[Annette Leary @learyja]

Hurd:Probiotic for mom & babies to help heal! In the future will be able test moms & babies in what bacteria they are deficient #ilca15

[Heather Tom @heathertom]

Ready to learn more about "lazer" dentistry. #ILCA15 #livingstartrek

[ILCAWorldwide @ILCA1985]

Sellen: should we replace breastfeeding with technological foods? "We have some history on that..." No. #ILCA15

[ILCAWorldwide @ILCA1985]

Sellen: "we would be very foolish to ignore 2 million years of evolution" #ILCA15

[Heather Tom @heathertom]

Sellen: Lactation is the primary defining feature of mammals; an adaptation that has never been "ditched" #ILCA15

[Heather Tom @heathertom]

Dr. Daniel Sellen- Breastfeeding HAS to be part of a food security package. #ilca15