How many minutes should baby breastfeed for?

April - 9 - 2022

15 minutes per side is a recipe for baking, not breastfeeding. Not every baby needs 15 minutes per side. Some babies take a full feeding in only a few minutes minutes, and from just one breast per feeding. Other babies may feed for a few…

The seven senses

February - 21 - 2022

We have 7 senses, not 5, but not all of them are fully developed at birth: Vision. Babies have very poor vision with no depth perception. They can see about 8-10” away, the distance from the breast to your face. They also don’t have very…

Tongue tie post release: what to expect

February - 16 - 2022

WHAT TO EXPECT POST TONGUE TIE RELEASE   My baby had their tongue tie released, what should I expect? First, having a tongue tie released isn’t always a magix fix to breastfeeding issues. While 80% of mothers do report a significant decrease in reported nipple pain…

Tricky Posterior Tongue Ties

February - 13 - 2022

Some times even the best lactation consultants and feeding therapists can miss a posterior tongue tie in the immediate days or weeks after birth. Having a frenulum under the tongue doesn’t automatically mean it’s tied. A long, stretchy frenulum that allows full movement of the…

Causes for mastitis

November - 26 - 2021

Did you know mastitis may be related to your posture? Fluid dynamics is the science of how fluids move in our bodies. All of put bodily fluids are supposed to be free-flowing and unobstructed for optimal health. Milk is a fluid that flows through ever…

Painful nipples during breastfeeding are common but not normal

November - 26 - 2021

Cracked. Painful. Damaged. Nipples. Ouch!!! Did you know the nipple shield you were given at the hospital may be the culprit for your persistent nipple pain? Most hospitals will give out a 24mm cone shaped shield (Medela brand). While this may work for some, for…

Weaning from a nipple shield

November - 26 - 2021

Did you use a nipple shield to help your baby latch? Want to transition baby off the shield? First, weaning from the shield is your choice. If you like it and it’s comfortable for you, don’t feel pressured to get rid of it before you…

My baby only naps on me.

November - 26 - 2021

Most parents are very aware of the AAP guidelines for safe sleep for babies, which includes having babies sleep in the same room as their parents for the first 6-12 months. Did you know having baby sleep in the same room as you also applies…

My baby has blisters on their lip

November - 26 - 2021

Most lip blisters in newborns are caused by all the sucking they’re doing to get their milk. They’re often caused by friction on their sensitive lips. The skin of the lip had 3-5 cellular layers, very thin compared to typical face skin, which has up…

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