Unlock the Secrets of An Optimal Breastfeeding Latch
Breastfeeding is similar to riding a bike. When you first start out, you are really terrible at it and as a result you are often pretty sore. As an avid Peloton rider, I can tell you that those early days of soreness made me want to quit and pick a new form of...
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...
When Should I Start Pumping As A Breastfeeding Mother?
Breastfeeding is an intimate dance between mother and baby – one that’s as natural as it is nurturing. Yet, the whirlwind of advice and expectations that come with the early days of motherhood makes it easy to feel overwhelmed about the best practices for feeding your...
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