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Category Archives: Breastfeeding
Brain Development in Breastfeed Babies & Nursing Toddlers
This article has some interesting findings on the benefits of nursing babies and how it impacts their brains from the very start. It also touches on the shown benefits of nursing a child past one year in age. Many times … Continue reading
Breast Pump Options
I’m often asked about pumps and wanted to share some resources. I am NOT an IBCLC so please take what I say under advisement – your pumping needs may vary so it’s always good to chat with the professionals. This … Continue reading
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Nursing Babies & General Anesthesia
Sometimes little ones need to undergo general anesthesia for special surgeries or procedures, and often parents are told the baby must fast from midnight on the night before. This is NOT accurate for breastmilk, and we had that discussion at … Continue reading
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Mommy & Me Mixer – Breastfeeding Support Group
For local moms, I’ve been hearing rave reviews about the new lactation support group being hosted by the IBCLCs at Denton Presby hospital. This page has more details: Mommy and Me Mixer Meets each Tuesday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. … Continue reading
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Breastfeeding Education – Boobie Beanie! | Tips for Doulas
Over the last year I’ve assisted with teaching eight sessions of the group childbirth class in addition to teaching private classes. We include basic breastfeeding information in the course, which covers latch, positioning tips, frequency, hind vs. foremilk, etc. As … Continue reading
Nursing Networks | Tips for Doulas
When working with couples in the childbirth class we discuss breastfeeding, and it’s also something we cover during prenatal and postpartum visits. I’ll ask moms if they or their partner were breastfed as babies and what type of family support … Continue reading
Breastmilk Composition
I’ve shared before a list with the many benefits of breastmilk, but sometimes a visual aid helps! Here are two photos of milk pumped for the same baby at different ages – the yellow one from the week he was … Continue reading
Fun to Come!
* Currently my tech/design guy is swamped with a major project but once that is completed he’s tackling MY big project – a redo of my photo site with some new additions. I am very excited, as this will involve … Continue reading
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Breastfeeding Resources
I’ve been receiving a lot of questions lately about breastfeeding so I wanted to share some thoughts. First, here are three excellent resources: La Leche League Breastfeeding Inc. Kelly Mom Second, breastfeeding books I own – these are available to … Continue reading
Breastfeeding Support (Tips for Doulas)
Originally posted March 2012: When a mom wants to breastfeed I am passionate about helping her achieve that goal whenever possible. My birth and postpartum doula certifications both included training in breastfeeding support, but I took some additional training in … Continue reading