Breastfeeding after a C-Section
by Star Rodriguez, IBCLC- this post made possible by the generous support of Rumina Nursingwear. During my pregnancies, I planned for a natural childbirth. No medications, vaginal, et cetera. It…
Breastfeeding beyond Infancy in Developed Countries
Is it “crazy” to breastfeed beyond the baby’s first year? Many people understand breastfeeding beyond the first year in settings where adequate nutrition can be a difficulty but those same people will question breastfeeding beyond infancy in developed countries. Star Rodriguez, IBCLC, explores why mothers would breastfeed their toddlers and preschoolers in the developed world today.
Weaning the Breastfed Baby
Weaning from the breast is a major event for a breastfed child, whatever the age, reason, and method. For mommy too. What’s best for each breastfeeding mommy and baby pair is up to them. IBCLC Star Rodriguez shares information on weaning, how to wean, when to wean, and what to expect.
Do we have thrush?
Candida albicans overgrowth, a yeast or commonly called thrush in babies and breastfeeding moms, can be a painful and frustrating issue for the breastfeeding dyad. Determining if it is actually thrush you’re dealing with can also be a painful and frustrating issue. This guide aims to simplify this issue by offering educational materials for moms on the matter of thrush.
Bottle Feeding Breastfed Babies
For those of you who combine bottles with breastfeeding – whether you’re pumping at work, supplementing, or use a bottle for occasional separations – bottle and nipple selection can be confusing. For those of you whose babies refuse bottles, it can be very frustrating! Information on how to choose a bottle, how to bottle feed, and pacing all from the Amy Peterson, IBCLC and author of the book Balancing Breast and Bottle: Reaching Your Breastfeeding Goals.
Your Guide to Relactation
Stopped breastfeeding and want to start again? Here’s our guide to relactation.
