The Early Weeks In the first two weeks, it’s normal to have tenderness. Your body is adjusting to nursing a baby and the changes that pregnancy and birth have brought. Sometimes there is pain when baby latches on initially, but this should dissipate after a few seconds. Nipple Damage With pain often comes damage. You […]
Engorgement What it is? This is what happens when your breasts are full and firm. It’s uncomfortable for sure and you may have difficulty getting baby latched on. It frequently happens in the early days as your milk transitions, or when you’ve gone too long between pumping or feeding. Part of it is fullness from […]
What can I eat and drink to make the best milk? Well, the simple answer to that is: eat enough calories and drink to match your thirst. If the answer is so easy, then why are there so many special breastfeeding diets advertised? There are so many supplements, teas, cookies, and drinks aimed at increasing […]
What Do Lactation Consultants Really Do? The majority of my work as an IBCLC (international board certified lactation consultant) is education. The more we can arm a family with information, the better. As an IBCLC, I am an expert in lactation support and care of the breastfeeding family. However, you are the expert […]
What is safe to take while breastfeeding? Before pregnancy and breastfeeding we all tend to have our favorite remedies, whether prescribed, over the counter (OTC), herbal, or homeopathic. Once a new little life is physically connected to us, things change. Now we need to consider if our favorites are safe. What questions […]
How Do I know if My Breastfed Baby is Getting Enough Milk? We love breastfeeding. It’s amazing. Baby benefits in innumerable ways, and Mama gets health benefits as well. The warm snuggles, the happy milk drunk sleepy smiles. It’s beautiful. Wait. Why is he crying? I just fed him, he nursed for a half hour! […]