Tips and Tricks from the pros- Moms and IBCLCs on biting and breastfeeding
Biting and breastfeeding, a scary prospect. Moms and IBCLCs share their experiences and tips and tricks for dealing with baby/toddler biting at the breast.
Breastfeeding and biting- mistakes, surviving, and what I’ve learned
Biting can be a big concern with breastfeeding. I’ve been bitten and lived to tell about it. Some of what I’ve learned, mistakes and all, when it comes to my breastfeeding journey.
Your Guide to Relactation
Stopped breastfeeding and want to start again? Here’s our guide to relactation.
Unsupportive Support- other breastfeeders
They are the people that should most understand, breastfeeding activists. Sometimes the very people that should be the most supportive end up being incredibly unsupportive in their efforts. How to avoid being an unsupportive breastfeeding advocate.
Nipple Shields- Q&A
Who might require nipple shields? How do you wean off them? Deirdre McLary, IBCLC addresses some of the questions about nipple shields and helps provide some insight on nipple shields as a tool for breastfeeding that may or may not be needed.
Breastfeeding Support- When will we walk the talk?
As a whole, the actions of society do not match our words: we do not, in fact, believe that breastfeeding is good for babies and their mothers. We do not, in fact, value the breastfeeding mother. We do not, in fact support breastfeeding. Even though we know support is needed.
