I remember how I felt when I found out I was pregnant with my first baby. It was a total surprise. It took several days for it to really sink in. Once it did, my first thought was “I can’t even take care of myself half the time, how will I take care of a…
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A nipple shield is an ultrathin, silicone nipple used to assist with breastfeeding. Typically, they are used if a baby isn’t latching well if the latch is causing pain or nipple damage, or for premature babies who need a little help with feeds. Nipple shield use for breastfeeding has grown quite a bit in the…
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I have noticed over the last several years that breastfeeding problems seem to come in waves. I might have one month when most of the issues are sore nipples and latch problems. Other months I might see more babies with slow weight gain. More recently, I have had several mothers complain about teething and biting…
A baby carrier is basically an umbrella term for the many carriers out there. Some carriers are structured, some are slings, some are wraps. There are fantastic benefits to go along with having and using a baby carrier. Which carrier is the best baby carrier for breastfeeding? Benefits Of Baby Wearing Baby carriers keep you virtually…
One of the desirable benefits of breastfeeding is the bond. Whenever I ask parents why they want to breastfeed, undoubtedly bonding comes up as a top reason. Attachment and bonding go hand in hand with breastfeeding, yet attachment and bonding are very different. In addition, how can you achieve attachment and bonding without breastfeeding? Bonding…
One of the most common questions I receive is whether or not breastfed babies can overeat. Can they? How can you prevent a breastfed baby from overeating? The answer isn’t a straight YES or NO. It’s a little more grey than black or white. A baby overeating is as problematic as you or I overeating,…
When I meet with families, either newly postpartum or prenatal, I like to talk about how to overcome breastfeeding expectations. Not only breastfeeding expectations but also what to expect with those new days as a parent. It’s really quite unfair. Society tells a story of what those early days with a new baby will look…
Engorgement sucks. So what is breast engorgement and how do you relieve breast engorgement when you are breastfeeding a newborn? Basically, it’s breastfeeding welcoming you to the party, waving streamers, and holding balloons. Except it’s a surprise party. Engorgement is when the breasts are swollen, full and hard, babies struggle to latch. It is caused…