Ten Breastfeeding Milestones During the First 6 Weeks
As with anything else that is difficult, it is important to track your milestones so that you can stay encouraged for the journey. Breastfeeding is not much different than other challenging things that you will accomplish. Whenever I am counseling new mothers about...
The Truth About Nipple Confusion
Breastfeeding is a rewarding but sometimes challenging journey. Understanding the concerns surrounding nipple confusion can help ensure a smoother experience for both mother and baby. Understanding Nipple Confusion We blame “nipple confusion” whenever a...
Is Your Breast Milk Good Enough?
Many new mothers worry if their breast milk is good enough. Often, this is due to advice from family members or the internet. In this video blog post, Dr. Wadley dispels many of the myths surrounding why mothers believe this lie. Hopefully, you will believe that your...
Breastfeeding Expectations: The First 24 Hours of Life
Around midnight, Mary’s water broke and she headed to the hospital in order to have her baby. She had made it to 39 weeks gestation and was excited and nervous to meet the newest member of her family. As her labor progressed, she was most ecstatic to welcome her...
Baby Spit Up: When Should You Be Concerned?
Navigating the myriad of normal baby behaviors can be daunting for new parents. Baby spit up ranks high on the list of common concerns. While spitting up is most often a normal behavior for most young babies, there are some times that it may indicate a serious...
Maximize Your Milk: Pumping Tips for Breastfeeding Mothers
Expert Pumping Tips for Breastfeeding Mothers As a working and breastfeeding mother, you are constantly looking for ways to do it all. This includes boosting your milk supply while you are pumping at work. In this article and video, we will look at several pumping...
Demystifying Breastfeeding: A Deep Dive into Lactogenesis
Understanding How Breastfeeding Works Even though breastfeeding seems like it should come naturally, it often comes with challenges. This is often due to lack of knowledge and support. In this video, Dr. Wadley explains the stages of lactogenesis (process of making...
Newborn Weight Loss and the Breastfeeding Baby
Around midnight on a chilly November night, Lucy’s water broke. She woke up her husband and urged him to get up so that they could head to the hospital. Lucy was 38 weeks and 5 days pregnant with her first child. She worked as a floor nurse in the mother baby...
Not All Breastfeeding Problems Are Caused By Tongue Tie
Despite what social media or other people might tell you, not all breastfeeding problems are caused by a tongue tie. While ankyloglossia (the medical word for tongue tie) can certainly cause breastfeeding troubles, it is not the only cause of problems. In this article...
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