Tongue and Lip Ties
*Note: the signs below can have many causes and do not automatically relate to a tongue or lip tie
Breastfeeding Upside Down (Latching the Breastfed Baby)
Getting a “good” latch when breastfeeding can feel like such a difficult task! In the past, lactation consultants used to focus on certain positions like the football hold, the cradle hold, the cross-cradle hold, or side lying. While it can be useful to try some of these positions, allowing your baby to lead the way and providing a […]
The Scoop on Poop
Poop is something that becomes an everyday household word after having a baby. As an IBCLC, I’ve seen poop cause tears of joy and tears of frustration. Some of the first questions I ask parents are about poop, and I also answer weekly questions about poop. It isn’t unusual for parents […]
Deciding Whether or Not to Schedule?
I’ve been where you are. I’ve been in a place where I needed guidance and needed answers. I wasn’t sure if they were actually out there or where to seek them. I felt nervous about seeing someone I didn’t know and investing money in something I wasn’t sure was going to help. I was scared of being judged and made […]
Introducing a Bottle
Some babies easily accept the bottle and may go back and forth between it and the breast with no issues. Other babies take a little more convincing, especially as they get older. A baby will almost always prefer what is natural and familiar, not to mention that there can never be a perfect substitute for the breast! Many […]
Breastfeeding and Water Intake
Several times a week I hear about moms who were told the more water they drink, the more breastmilk their body will produce. I see moms drinking 100 or more ounces of water a day in attempt to increase their milk supply. Sometimes when a mom reaches 100 ounces and her supply is still low, she is told […]
Top 10 Things to Know About Breastfeeding
- Mothers and babies are made to breastfeed.
Breastfeeding has endless benefits for both mothers and babies. Babies are born expecting their mother’s milk. Women have breasts so they can make milk and nourish their babies. Babies instinctively find the breast, latch on, and remove milk. Breastfeeding is normal!
- Skin-to-skin […]
Is Nipple Pain Normal?
While sore and damaged nipples are common, they are not an inevitable part of breastfeeding! Myths surrounding pain and breastfeeding are one of the most frequent reasons parents quit breastfeeding. Parents are often told to tough it out and that the pain will get better with time. Sometimes the pain does get better with time, but there are many different […]