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The doula looks at the family as a whole entity. Her perspective is, “What is going to help this new family with their new addition and also make the postpartum time the least chaotic as possible?" Remember, this is a new world for the family. They instantly need to incorporate a new little...
A mother asks, “I am returning back to work soon and my 3 month old baby girl will not take a bottle. What can I do?" It's really terrific that you have been exclusively breastfeeding your daughter! It can be challenging to transition back to the workplace, so it's great that you are being...
If you're expecting twins, you may be wondering...Is it possible to breastfeed twins? Can my body make enough milk for two babies? Can I really nourish my babies without using formula? The answers are yes, yes and yes! You body is made to breastfeed! It expects to breastfeed. And when you are...
The Birthing Ball is to birth as mother’s milk is to a baby. It’s efficient, incredible and soothing. It’s one of those things that get you thinking ”whoever designed this ball must be rich,” so I researched it. What we call the birthing ball was developed by an Italian plastics manufacturer...
You probably already know that childhood obesity has become a serious problem in the United States. But did you know that formula feeding increases the risk that a child will develop obesity later in life? Breastfeeding your baby significantly decreases the chances that he will become overweight...
When my mother-in-law had her baby she stayed in the hospital for 8-10 days after giving birth. During that time she received coaching and training on taking care of herself and the baby. What’s changed since then? Now a new mom is discharged from the hospital after 24-48 hours. If they are at a...
You have attended breastfeeding classes, interviewed pediatricians and read a few books about breastfeeding. Now the baby is here! What can you do to support your partner? Continue to let her know that she is doing a great job. Make sure she gets enough rest! A really good guideline is “sleep...
Are you a dad-to-be who's partner is planning to breastfeed? Do you think that breastfeeding is something a woman does alone? Think again. One of the most important factors in determining whether a woman breastfeeds is the support of her partner. Here are some things you can do before the baby is...
A mother who is struggling with milk supply will go to great lengths to increase production. She will hang on to every word of every well-meaning friend, neighbor or health care provider. Unfortunately, much of what she hears may be untrue or even harmful. Maybe you have heard that you must drink...
“When are you due?” Nothing sends shivers down the back of an expectant mom more than this question. This is especially true for first time moms who are bombarded with this question. Due dates are an estimate, and yet moms-to-be are given a specific date and it sticks in everybody’s mind forever....
If I give my baby formula my milk supply will decrease. If your baby needs more milk than you can provide, you will have to supplement with donor milk or formula. The product itself does not cause a drop in milk production! Milk supply is determined primarily by milk removal. Make sure that you...
You may be wondering if you really need a lactation consultant? You may also be wondering what training is required to become a lactation consultant. Here is a nine-minute video that explains it all!
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