Troubleshooting Newborn Latch Refusal: Causes and Solutions
Early in the morning on her second day as a mother to a new baby, Sarah sat sobbing in her hospital bed. She was feeling defeated by the fact that her new baby was refusing to latch to her breast and feed. As a seasoned mom who nursed her first child for 18 months,...
How Important Is Skin to Skin Contact with a Newborn?
In this article, I am going to convince you of the importance of skin to skin contact with your newborn. I believe that all mothers should be allowed to participate in uninterrupted skin to skin time with their newborn during the golden hour after birth. Additionally,...
What is the Golden Hour After Birth?
After 24 hours of difficult labor, Susan experienced the greatest reward that she had ever received. Late in the evening during early spring, she gave birth to her first child. A baby girl. While she had been dreaming of this moment for most of her adult life, she...
Can You Get Rid of Mastitis On Your Own?
Susan woke up with fever and chills. She had given birth to her first child three days ago and thought that breastfeeding was going well. Unfortunately, these new symptoms seemed to indicate that maybe it wasn’t going so well after all. After taking a moment to...
3 Reasons for Fussiness at the Breast: Understanding Your Baby
Breastfeeding is a unique journey for every mother and baby, filled with serene moments and, occasionally, some tough challenges. One common hurdle that many new mothers face is fussiness at the breast. This behavior can be puzzling and sometimes stressful, but...
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