When your baby wakes in the middle of the night, you probably have a routine to get him back to sleep. For Coleton and me, it was breastfeeding. I used to nurse him until he was totally asleep. Every hour, we had a very exact pattern: Coleton woke, I shifted him to the other side, [...]
Posts Tagged ‘breastfeeding’
Let Your Sleeping Baby Sleep
Posted in baby sleep, breastfeeding, infant care, parenting, tagged baby sleep, breastfeeding, Elizabeth Pantley, infant care, parenting on December 13, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Handling Unwanted Advice
Posted in breastfeeding, infant care, parenting, tagged baby care, breastfeeding, Elizabeth Pantley, infant care, parenting, traveling with baby on December 6, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
By Elizabeth Pantley, Author of Gentle Baby Care “Help! I’m getting so frustrated with the endless stream of advice I get from my mother-in-law and brother! No matter what I do, I’m doing it wrong. I love them both, but how do I get them to stop dispensing all this unwanted advice?” Just as your [...]
Certifications – What Difference Does It Make?
Posted in breastfeeding, Childbirth, infant care, parenting, tagged ACOG, baby care, breastfeeding, childbirth, childbirth certification, childbirth education, childbirth educator, doula education, ICCE, ICEA, infant care, karen gehl, lactation education, natural childbirth, parenting on November 29, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
By Karen Gehl, BS, ICCE A client recently asked me, what do all those letters mean after your name, and what is the difference between being a “childbirth educator” and a “certified childbirth educator”? This is a great question, and one many people have as they search the internet for resources and classes to help [...]
Breastmilk Kills Cancer Cells!
Posted in breastfeeding, tagged breastfeeding, breastmilk, cancer, cancer cures, doula education, lactation consultant, lactation education, milk donation, news on October 29, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
HAMLET (Human Alpha-lactalbumin Made LEthal to Tumour cells), was discovered in breastmilk several years ago, but it is only recently been possible to test it on humans. In 1999, I went to the La Leche League International conference in Washington DC and heard the primary researcher, Anders Håkansson MD PhD, talk about his findings. They put cancer cells [...]
Saving Money is Making Money!
Posted in baby food, breastfeeding, Cloth Diapering, infant care, parenting, tagged baby care, breastfeeding, Cloth Diapering, cloth diapers, diet, formula, infant care, jane bradshaw, parenting on October 12, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Having a new baby brings extra expenses to every family’s budget. With these uncertain times, many families are losing jobs due to layoffs and the economy having ups and downs. To help you with ideas on how to save money, here are a few ideas: Breastfeed Your Baby as long as possible, at least [...]
Choosing the Best Breastpump for You – Renting vs. Purchasing
Posted in breastfeeding, infant care, parenting, tagged baby care, breastfeeding, breastpump, jane bradshaw, lactation consultant, low milk supply, parenting on September 23, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
by Jane Bradshaw RN, IBCLC, RLC With all the breastpumps on the market how does a mother decide which is best for her? When should she consider renting a medical quality pump? The simplest answer is that basically rental pumps are the ‘cream of the crop’. The medical grade pumps are comfortable, effective, efficient, and [...]
Mother’s Touch Saves Baby’s Life
Posted in Childbirth, infant care, parenting, Uncategorized, tagged baby care, breastfeeding, childbirth, childbirth education, doula education, infant care, kangaroo care, mother's touch, parenting, pregnancy on September 22, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
After being told her newborn son was dead, mother Kate Ogg was able to cuddle and caress her baby’s limp body back to life, astonishing doctors. TODAY’s Amy Robach has this incredible story. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/38989084#38989084
On the Road … Teaching Others to Help Moms Breastfeed
Posted in breastfeeding, Events, infant care, tagged breastfeeding, childbirth education, doula education, IBCLC, infant care, Jane, jane bradshaw, lactation consultant, lactation education, parenting on September 21, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Jane Bradshaw is traveling this week, sharing her expertise at a Clinical Skills Workshop this week in Rockville, Maryland. Lactation Education Resources provides comprehensive online lactation consultant training for those who wish to become eligible for IBCLC certification. Over the past years, Jane has teached Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, Women’s Health [...]
Must See Video on IBCLCs on YouTube
Posted in breastfeeding, infant care, tagged baby care, breastfeeding, IBCLC, infant care, lactation consultant, lactation education, links on September 2, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC) recently participated in a video production about the IBCLC credential and the public health importance of care provided by IBCLCs.
Have a Giggle: Join the Boob-olution!
Posted in baby food, breastfeeding, infant care, parenting, Uncategorized, tagged baby care, breastfeeding, infant care, lactation education, parenting on September 2, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
