Maybe you had envisioned having your sweet baby, lying skin to skin with them, and breastfeeding. But then it happened; your baby didn’t latch. Or the latch was painful, too painful to continue. How do you breastfeed if your baby doesn’t latch? First things first. We need to figure out why your baby won’t latch. …
Feeding on demand. It sounds complicated and very involved. Just what does it mean when lactation consultants (and others) recommend feeding on demand? Well, there are several reasons why this is important. Let’s take a closer look at what feeding on demand looks like. Feeding on demand is basically what it sounds like. Is your…
Sometimes it seems like breastfeeding is going on forever. You know what I mean, those days when the baby has been on your breast / chest all day long. I have heard some parents refer to this as being a human pacifier. This is when family members and medical professionals might make it sound like…
Having breast reduction surgery before you have babies isn’t a deal-breaker for breastfeeding. Honestly, I know many families who thought they were done having children. They had the surgery and then welcomed another little surprise. Things happen, and many pregnancies are unplanned. Is breastfeeding after breast reduction surgery possible? Let’s talk about how breast reduction surgery can…
I have connected with thousands of expecting and new parents throughout the years. Breast/chest feeding fears are real, everything from milk supply to pumping. I asked my group Breastfeeding Bootcamp to share their top 5 breastfeeding fears with us. 1. Milk Supply I am not surprised this is the first breastfeeding fear on the list…
The benefits of breast/chest feeding for both parent and baby are undeniable. The American Academy of Pediatrics and the World Health Organization recommend exclusive breast/chest feeding for the first 6 months. Sometimes breast/chest feeding can feel difficult, and you need a reminder of why it’s important to keep on track. When I had my first…
There is so much research out there about the benefits of breastfeeding. Not just for the baby, but for the breast/chest feeding parent as well. Strong immune systems, psychological bonding, physiological development. But what about the breast/chest feeding parents who don’t make enough milk? What happens to breastfeeding? Insufficient Milk Supply Insufficient milk supply is…
When I was early into my lactation career, I worked in a local hospital in the postpartum unit. It was pretty busy there, we supported a lot of new families and helped them get off to the best start possible with their baby. After a while, I started to realize there seemed to be a…
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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…