Posts tagged new mom tips
How to DIY a Supplemental Nursing System at home

A Supplemental Nursing System (SNS) can be a helpful tool for parent and baby dyads who are facing challenges at the breast/chest and need to supplement breastmilk or formula. An SNS allows for baby to receive a measured volume of milk while still being latched at the breast. In this blog, you’ll find more information on how to assemble an at-home DIY SNS with video instructions and testimonials from other parents.

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Breastfeeding in the First Year: Staying Open to Change

Rapid changes occur in your baby’s first weeks, months, and years of life. As you witness your baby’s development, it is natural for your feeding relationship to change as well. Looking at breastfeeding patterns from the first week of life, all the way to that first year will look completely different. But what might these differences look like and what can you expect as you and your baby evolve together? Find out more in today’s blog post.

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Managing Expectations: Feeding Premature, Low Birth Weight, and SGA Babies.

Setting expectations and understanding the nuances of bodyfeeding can create more ease during feedings. Read with us as we explore the feeding relationship with a preemie, low birth weight, or babies that happen to be small for their gestational age.

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Nursing Strikes: My Baby Will Not Nurse

Nursing Strikes can happen while nursing a baby and figuring out the proper steps to take can be hard as a new parent. In this blog post, we define nursing strikes and the factors that can cause them. You’ll also find answers to begin getting little one back to the breast/chest. As always, these are general recommendations, we recommend speaking to your IBCLC to collaborate on a personalized plan for you and your baby.

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