Less-common Breastmilk Uses
Hey mamas! Did you know that breastmilk is not just for feeding your baby? It’s like a magic potion that can do so much more. Today, we’re going to share…
Continued breastfeeding support, developmental milestones, and potential health concerns.
Hey mamas! Did you know that breastmilk is not just for feeding your baby? It’s like a magic potion that can do so much more. Today, we’re going to share…
Hey there, new (or expecting) mamas! Wondering about how your baby will grow in their first year? You’re in the right place. We’re diving into everything from how much your…
The Breastfeeding Support Group is an excellent opportunity for birth workers to meet and engage with our dedicated team of International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs).
Infant (or baby) massage, also known as Nurturing Touch, fosters deep connection and understanding between parent and baby. It promotes interaction, stimulation, relief, and relaxation for the baby, while also benefiting the parents through bonding, improved communication, and reduced stress. Techniques like the I Love U stroke and Swedish milking stroke offer specific benefits for the baby’s well-being.
Jaundice in newborns is common. Six out of ten babies born at forty weeks gestation get jaundice; eight out of ten in premature babies. There are a variety of reasons…
Oxytocin is often called the relaxation, cuddle, love, and mothering hormone. It’s a super hormone that plays a vital role in labor, skin-to-skin contact, and of course, breastfeeding. Oxytocin is…
A shallow latch is a common but oh-so-painful issue when breastfeeding. If your baby has a shallow latch, it can cause nipple pain and cause your baby not to get…
Hey Mama! Let’s chat about something as natural as breathing—breastfeeding. It’s a huge part of being a new mama. But have you ever felt like people make it seem weird…
You’re sitting at your laptop, creating your baby registry. You scroll and see a suggestion to add pacifiers. You know you want to breastfeed, but what are the recommendations for…
For new mamas, breastfeeding can be a daunting experience. To help, it’s important to understand the basics of a good latch. Signs of a good latch include your baby’s mouth open wide, lips flared out, chin touching breast, and a line from their ear, shoulder, and hip.