How do babies suck at the breast?

September - 15 - 2021

Breastfeeding babies tend to move through 3 sucking stages: • Stimulation: A quick, light suck often done at the beginning of a feeding to stimulate a let down. The tongue cups the breast and baby’s lower jaw moves up and down while the tongue moves…

What bra should I buy for breastfeeding?

September - 15 - 2021

Pregnancy affects levels of estrogen and progesterone in your body. These hormones get the breasts ready for lactation and are responsible the breast changes you may experience. Estrogen stimulates growth of the breast duct cells and generates the secretion of prolactin, the milk making hormone.…

Breast milk storage

September - 15 - 2021

The composition and nutrients in your milk can be influenced by how you store and reheat your milk. Any containers that contact your milk should be clean and sterile. Avoid cross contamination with other foods when storing your milk in the fridge. It is acceptable to…

The goal of breastfeeding

September - 15 - 2021

The goal is not to put gas in a tank to see how far it can go between top ups. It’s to teach a tiny human to listen to their body and it’s needs from an early age to help them grow and develop. This…

Nipples have muscles

September - 15 - 2021

All mammals have nipples as they feed their live young milk from their bodies. Marsupials and eutherian mammals typically have an even number of nipples arranged in pairs on both sides of their bodies, from as few as two to as many as 19 pairs.…

Why do I need to transition my toddler off formula and a bottle at 12-18 months?

September - 4 - 2021

It is recommended that babies transition off bottles and formula at 1 year old. Why, then is it recommended to still continue breastfeeding and breast milk until 2+ years? There are several things at play: oral development and nutrition. Breast and bottle feeding work completely…

Two different size nipples

August - 31 - 2021

Our bodies are not symmetrical. Most people make more milk on the right and have a slightly larger left breast. Did you know even your nipples can be different sizes, shapes, and lengths? They may be positioned in slightly different places on your breast. This…

Tandem breastfeeding

August - 31 - 2021

Tandem breastfeeding is when two or more children breast/chestfeed or receive expressed milk at the same time. It is possible to continue to breastfeed throughout pregnancy; however, there are some important things to know. Some may experience nipple sensitivity or a feeding aversion to the…

How long should my baby do tummy time for?

August - 31 - 2021

Tummy Time is one of baby’s first exercises! It is a crucial exercise for baby’s motor, visual, and sensory development. Baby can begin Tummy Time as a newborn. This can start on your body while you lay down. This can be done in bed, on…

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