by Dr. Wadley | Apr 2, 2024 | Baby Topics, Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding beyond 3 months, Breastfeeding during first 3 months
Postpartum depression is not your fault. Last night as I was settling into my nightly routine and waiting for the late night news broadcast to come on, I caught the tail end of a show. It was one of those candid camera type shows where they set up an unsuspecting...
by Dr. Wadley | Mar 29, 2024 | Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding beyond 3 months, Breastfeeding during first 3 months
Whether you were an elite athlete before and during pregnancy or you are more of a “walk around the neighborhood” kind of gal, you can safely exercise while breastfeeding. Maternal exercise and breastfeeding can go hand in hand. Most health care providers...
by Dr. Wadley | Mar 28, 2024 | Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding beyond 3 months, Breastfeeding during first 3 months
Many new mothers want to know about how to safely diet while breastfeeding. While, becoming a new mother is joyous, it is also a challenging experience. Some mothers feel like they lose a little bit of themselves in this stage of life. You may feel like you have very...
by Dr. Wadley | Mar 5, 2024 | Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding beyond 3 months, Breastfeeding during first 3 months
What really is the truth about nipple blebs? As I was researching this article, I found all of the out dated recommendations on how to deal with this pesky problem. Travel with me back in time a little. Have you ever had a giant pimple on your face? All you want to do...
by Dr. Wadley | Feb 28, 2024 | Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding during first 3 months
As a breastfeeding expert, I can tell you that the first 24 hours of breastfeeding are extremely important in your journey towards exclusive breastfeeding. In my former life as a newborn hospital pediatrician, I had the privilege to care for newborns during the first...
by Dr. Wadley | Feb 4, 2024 | Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding during first 3 months
New mothers often wonder how to tell if their infant is getting enough breast milk. Since the breasts don’t have measurements listed on them, we need to investigate whether babies are getting enough milk in other ways. Sometimes breastfed babies can trick you...