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...
Is It Safe to Get a Tattoo While Breastfeeding?
While there are a lot of unknowns when it comes to whether or not it is safe to get a tattoo while breastfeeding, many experts and healthcare professionals advise against it. While I am not an expert in tattoos, I am a breastfeeding expert. As a professional, my...
Prenatal Care And Breastfeeding Success: What You Should Know
Prenatal care and breastfeeding success go hand in hand. While there is much more to success with breastfeeding than just attending all of your obstetrician appointments, care during your pregnancy is a critical piece of the puzzle. Sarah was pregnant with her second...
Seven Ways to Prepare for Breastfeeding
In the early stages of pregnancy, Lucy was excited about the prospect of becoming a mother for the first time. She was cautiously optimistic and didn’t want to allow herself to become too excited about this pregnancy. Previously, she had had two early pregnancy...
Why is My Breast Milk Not Coming In?
Breastfeeding is one of the most natural and beneficial practices for nurturing a newborn, offering a multitude of health benefits for both mother and baby. However, the journey to successful breastfeeding can sometimes be met with challenges, especially when it comes...
Common Breastfeeding Challenges
Common breastfeeding challenges are common for a reason. Several years ago, Sally had her first baby. Her birth went well and she was able to put her baby skin to skin right away and enjoy the golden hour with her new baby. As a result, the baby latched well to the...
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