Posts Tagged ‘breastfeeding’
IBCLC Day 2023
Today is IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) day. Although I have over 17 years of experience supporting Mamas with breastfeeding, it wasn’t until 2 years ago that I became an official IBCLC. What does this mean? This means that I had to take extra courses, lots of extra education, and write a board certification…
Read MoreHow to increase low milk supply
⭐️ Increasing your milk supply ⭐️ This is the number one question I get asked from breastfeeding Mamas❗️ One of the biggest challenges a new Mama will face is building up her milk supply. What Mamas don’t realize is that it is a process and that it takes time and that every breastfeeding experience will…
Read MoreStaying hydrated in Summer
☀️ Let’s talk about staying hydrated during hot Summer days ☀️ Most of us do a very poor job of drinking enough water on a normal day, let alone on a hot day. Being dehydrated can especially impact pregnant and breastfeeding Mamas. Why? For pregnant Mamas, being dehydrated can cause you to feel tightenings or…
Read MoreBreastfeeding a baby with a tongue-tie
What is a tongue-tie? A tongue-tie is where the tissue that connects your tongue to bottom of the mouth is short, tight or thick. This can cause your baby’s tongue to have difficulties moving and can cause challenges for breastfeeding. Although, not every baby that has a tongue-tie has issues breastfeeding. Things to keep an…
Read MoreWin a Virtual Prenatal Class or Sleep Consult
Today marks MamaBear Holistic Care’s 1st Birthday 💙 MamaBear was created to help support Mamas-to-be and new Mamas adjust to their new role. It’s vital, now more than ever, that new Mamas get the support they need in order for both her and her baby to thrive. Babies don’t stop coming because of a Pandemic.…
Read MorePrenatal Class FAQ
In light of the Coronavirus, it is now more important than ever that mamas-to-be get proper and reliable information about what to expect and how to best prepare. Are you expecting in 2020? Here are some common questions expecting Mamas have about Prenatal classes:⠀ Who should take a Prenatal class? When should I take a…
Read MoreBreastfeeding: Everyone’s journey is different
Breastfeeding. It can be a very triggering word. If you don’t breastfeed, then you’re judged. If you breastfeeding for over a year, you’re judged. You can’t win. There’s so much societal pressure placed on Mamas! It’s amazing how much weight there is in a word. For some breastfeeding is the best part of their journey…
Read MorePregnancy & the Coronavirus
Pregnancy and the Coronavirus. I know that many of you pregnant Mamas are scared right now. So many questions: Can I still deliver in the hospital? Is it safe for me to deliver in the hospital? Will I transmit this to my baby? Is it safe for me to breastfeed? Here’s a great article from…
Read MorePumping: How & Why?
Let’s talk pumping. I know that it can be confusing to know when/why to start and for how long? Common questions Mamas have: When should I start pumping? Why should I pump? How long should I pump for? Do I need to pump? You should start pumping if: Your baby’s weight loss is close to…
Read MorePumping 101
Pumping is a great way to help increase your milk supply, but many Mamas don’t know when they should start pumping. The earlier a Mama starts pumping, the quicker your milk will come in and the quicker you will increase your milk supply. Remember milk supply works like the economy: more demand=more supply Who should pump?…
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