If you’re experiencing challenges with breastfeeding, you don’t need to suffer and wait for your situation to improve. Meeting with an IBCLC can save you months of pain and frustration for you and your baby. What is an IBCLC? IBCLC stands for International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. According to the Lactation Network an IBCLC is
“Breastfeeding sets up the baby for lifelong health. What we do early is important throughout the lifespan.” – Mary Ann, RN On our recent episode of Pregnancy Has Entered the Chat we spoke with The Pregnancy Network staff RN and certified lactation consultant, Mary Ann, about all things breastfeeding. Mary Ann shared a wealth of
You did it! You made it through 9 months of nurturing and growing the little life inside of you. Your birth story has been written and now that little bundle of joy is in your arms. Feeding the baby on the inside came pretty easy; they ate what you did. You drank your water, took
Infant feeding can be a controversial and difficult topic, and finding accurate information is a challenging task in the days of social media. To make an informed decision, you should have as much information as possible; that’s why we asked moms—just like youwhat questions they had about breastfeeding. Here’s part 2 of Answers to Your
One of the most important decisions new parents will make is how to feed their baby. However, infant feeding can be a controversial topic. Even well-meaning friends or family may pressure parents into feeding choices. Having all the facts will help you gain confidence as you make an informed decision about feeding your baby. We
In the weeks before having my first child, I was excited and prepared to exclusively breastfeed my child. I had done the homework, been to classes, and bought the supplies. Breastfeeding has amazing benefits for babies, like reducing the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), allergies, diabetes, and some cancers; I was amazed and
As a new mom considering breastfeeding, you may have seen pictures of breast pumps, numerous pumping accessories, and a freezer full of frozen milk as you scroll through social media pages on motherhood. The thought of pumping in addition to taking care of a new baby may seem overwhelming. I get a lot of questions
Breastfeeding can be a challenge for some in the first few weeks home with baby. As a new mom, you’ll get lots of advice from family and friends. Although well-intentioned, misconceptions can poorly impact the breastfeeding relationship between a mom and baby. As part of our Bump in the Road: Facing the Fears of Motherhood
