Breast feeding failure? Most women in the USA want to breastfeed yet many of these women don't reach their breastfeeding goals which is often defined as "breast feeding failure". In some states, as many as 90% or more of families initiate breastfeeding. These states tend to be on the east and west coasts of our country. The lowest number of mothers who start out breastfeeding is Mississippi which …
Breastfeeding Pain
All Things Breastfeeding 48: D-MER
D-MER? What is D-MER? This is a condition that every family should be aware of, not because it is going to happen to you. It is actually quite rare. But because when it does happen to a breastfeeding family the mother can feel like she is going crazy. So please listen to this podcast so you can help other families! D-MER stands for Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex. Let us explain. When a mother …
All Things Breastfeeding 45: Top 5 Breast Feeding Concerns
What are the top 5 breast feeding concerns? Well, we have been busy bees figuring this out and helping to provide information to families! I have spent a lot of time and resources on marketing this past year trying to address the needs of my clients. This means a new website! I have created new sections on the website that address specific topics that many families have concerns about. The top …
Could my lactation services or breast pump be covered by insurance?
Could my lactation services or breast pump be covered by insurance? This is such a common concern! Love it or hate it, the Affordable Care Act is great for breastfeeding! Breast pumps are a required benefit but your company could provide you with the best pump available or a simple hand pump. Covering lactation services is also a required benefit but insurance companies are still sorting out …
6 Ways Blogs Make It Hard to Breastfeed: Breastfeeding Miss-information and more!
I just read the blog, 6 Conditions That Can Make It Hard to Breastfeed According to Science. Of course, the word science caught my eye! I love science about breastfeeding! So, what did it say? Here are the conditions they had listed that make breastfeeding hard: 1. Flat or inverted nipples 2. Nipple piercings 3. Postpartum depression 4. Having a c-section 5. Raynard's Phenomenon of the …
Why mothers “fail” at breastfeeding: Unresolved breast feeding pain
How about this for a starting point, "Scientists know more about what's in a tomato than what's in human milk, according to Katie Hinde, a lactation researcher and associate professor at Arizona State University. (And we know twice as much about erectile dysfunction.)" Are you joking? I wish. We haven't even IDENTIFIED all of the ingredients in breast milk. Let alone the nuances for the act …
Is a lip tie real?
Tongue tie, lip tie, oh my! What to do about a possible lip tie? I just finished reading Why Upper Lip-Tie Isn’t a Thing Please don't slam me for this title! I didn't write it! I am also not sure what to think. I googled the author but couldn't find much about her. Her blog seems to be well thought out, well researched, and I do agree that in many areas casing the allusive cause of poor …
All Things Breastfeeding Episode 18: Tips For Engorgement
This week on the podcast we share quick tips for engorgement. Although completely normal after birth when colostrum is transitioning to mature milk, it can be painful to deal with. Let us help you. Great listen for pregnant mamas! Resource of the week: Kelly Mom information on engorgement Getting off the to best start with breastfeeding podcast episode Visit our Working and …
Size matters! In breastfeeding?
Does it really? Get your mind out of the gutter! We are talking about breastfeeding. And yes! Surprisingly, size does matter in many ways for breastfeeding. Here are five examples. 1. Birth weight. A little baby makes a big difference! One of my girlfriends had a 6 pound baby the first time and an almost 9 pound baby the second time. She was astonished at the difference in her two, baby …
All Things Breastfeeding Episode 9: Nipple Shields
Nipple Shields! What are they and why might a breastfeeding mother need this tool? Barbara and Barb discuss all things nipple shields. What is a nipple shield? Here's a great picture of one in use! Note the milk in the shield! Resource of the Day: Kellymom has a lot of great evidence based information about breastfeeding. Check out the link to …
All Things Breastfeeding Episode 8: Tongue Tie with Dr. Alison Hazelbaker
This week on the podcast Barbara and Barb speak with expert Dr. Alison Hazelbaker about tongue tie. Dr. Hazelbaker's original research on tongue-tie, done in 1993, has changed clinical practice both in the USA and abroad. We discuss the new thoughts on tongue tie and treatment options. Visit Dr. Alison Hazelbaker's website to learn more about her work and practice in Columbus, …
All Things Breastfeeding Episode 4- Nipple Pain
This week Barbara and Barb discuss nipple pain- one of the biggest concerns and problems that breastfeeding mothers face. Should breastfeeding hurt? Should it be completely pain free? We will sort through the facts! Show notes: According to Best for Babes,”The second biggest concern/complaint among new mothers is that breastfeeding hurts.” Getting a deeper latch is important! We really like …
Top Five Reasons Mothers Stop Breastfeeding- Don’t Become a Statistic!
1. It hurts! I know people say that pain is normal at the beginning of breastfeeding. I disagree. While it is common for there to be pain in the beginning, it is not normal. It may be sensitive, a bit tender, but not out right pain. If you have pain that is not getting better or getting worse, if you have visible damage, blood, scabbing, blistering, get help! This is not normal. 2. You …