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Hospital Bag Checklist for Expectant Moms
Packing your hospital bag is an exciting step in preparing for your baby’s arrival. Here’s a comprehensive checklist of essentials, with a special focus on breastfeeding supplies to ensure you’re prepared for the early days with your little one. Here are the items we suggest for your hospital bag checklist for expectant moms. Items for…
Vitamin D for Babies: Simple Ways to Keep Your Baby Healthy
Learn Why Vitamin D is essential for your baby’s health and Why Supplementation is often necessary! Vitamin D for Babies Vitamin D, sometimes called the “sunshine vitamin,” helps babies grow strong bones and stay healthy. Even though breast milk has lots of great nutrients, it doesn’t always have enough Vitamin D for your baby. That’s…
The Haakaa: Lifesaver or Leak Maker? What Every Mom Needs to Know!
So, you’ve got this tiny human in your arms, and everyone’s telling you to just “go with the flow” when it comes to breastfeeding. But sometimes, it feels more like “where is all this milk going to go?!” Enter the Haakaa – a small silicone pump that’s all the rage among breastfeeding moms. Plus, you…
Will insurance cover my lactation consultation?
Parents ask me all the time- Will insurance cover my lactation consultation? Will insurance cover my lactation consultation? Well, that depends……….on a lot of things! So, here is my best guidance on how to get your visit covered. Having provided lactation care now for around 20 years – alot has changed over the years. Certainly,…
Tips to Successful Breastfeeding in the NICU
NICU (Neonatal Care Unit) moms are warriors! Whether your baby lands in the NICU as a preemie or is full-term but has a problem which requires a NICU stay, the NICU can be a very scary place. The postpartum period is hard! As a mom, worrying about a sick infant and having to travel back…
How to Choose a Pediatrician Who Supports Breastfeeding?
Choose a pediatrician who supports breastfeeding: Has my pediatrician received education about breastfeeding? How do you choose a pediatrician who supports breastfeeding? With all the evidence that supports breastfeeding as the best nutrition for your baby it is easy to feel that “of course my pediatrician will support me in my choice to breastfeed”. However,…
Could it be a Tongue Tie? What to look for & how to treat.
Why am I having trouble breastfeeding? It could be a tongue tie. What is a tongue tie? A tongue-tie is an unusually tight band of tissue anchoring the tongue to the floor of the mouth. This causes the tongue to be restricted as it attempts to move as needed when breastfeeding. While it definitely can…
Breastfeeding is Like Riding a Bike! Look mom – no hands!
Breastfeeding your baby is the most amazing and joyous experience! There is nothing like holding your newborn infant, looking into their eyes, and knowing that you are the center of their universe. However, in the early days it doesn’t always feel amazing and joyous. Why? You thought this was natural and easy? Well, riding a…
Ten Steps to Breastfeeding Success
As a Lactation Consultant it is important to me that every family have the best opportunity for breastfeeding success possible. Here are my top ten steps for breastfeeding success. Don’t hesitate to reach out for support, whether you are here in the Southington / Connecticut area, or elsewhere – there is an expert certified lactation…
One Mom’s Success with an IBCLC Visit
March 5th was IBCLC Day! Often new moms are home, struggling, feeling lost and all alone in their new role – trying desperately to figure out what to do and how to do it. A little support, a listening ear, some nurturing guidance from someone who understands is often all they need. Here is one…
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