Announcing The Free Breastfeeding Support Group
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).
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Announcing Our New Guide: Position and Latch Checklist
The Position and Latch Checklist breaks down the breastfeeding process into easy-to-follow steps, available as an interactive tool on our website and a downloadable PDF. This guide is a resource created from our experience helping hundreds of new mamas. It introduces the importance of positioning and latch in 4 Simple Steps.
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Infant or Baby Massage: What is it, and why should I do it?
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.
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Navigating Newborn Jaundice: A Guide for Breastfeeding Parents
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…
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The Relaxation Hormone: Discovering the Wonders of Oxytocin in Breastfeeding
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…
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How to Fix a Shallow Latch & Get Baby to Latch Deeper
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…
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Embracing a New Chapter: Prenatal Insights is Now The Lactation Collection
Hello cherished community, Today marks a significant milestone in our journey together. Prenatal Insights, a name that has been synonymous with compassionate, expert lactation support, is evolving. We are thrilled…
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Breastfeeding in Public: Is it Legal?
Yes, it’s legal in every state in the US. And it’s time we normalize nature’s way! Hey Mama! Let’s chat about something as natural as breathing—breastfeeding. It’s a huge part…
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Is Your Baby Ready to Eat Solid Foods? A Mama’s Guide to Starting Right
Signs That Your Baby Might be Ready to Eat Solid Foods Hey Mama! One of the big milestones in your baby’s first year is the introduction of solid foods. But…
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Breastfeeding and Pacifiers: What You Need to Know
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…
