Postpartum Depression and Anxiety: When No One Knows
by Kileah McIlvain TRIGGER WARNING: This post contains experiences of depression and anxiety and loss and may be triggering to certain individuals. Please read with care. I sat there. On…
Dear Kathleen- Nursing strikes, biting, low weight gain, and painful breastfeeding in pregnancy
We receive hundreds of emails and messages daily from Leakies looking for help and information in their breastfeeding journey. As so many seek support from us, we are so honored…
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…
It doesn’t have to be all or nothing
With breastfeeding is it all or nothing? When her breasts didn’t respond well to the breast pump this mom decided to aim to combination feed and still go for the natural duration of breastfeeding.
Nipple confusion, bottles, and alternative feeding options
Can a bottle nipple reduce nipple confusion when mom needs to supplement? How does nipple confusion happen and is it even real? What options are available? Star Rodriquez, IBCLC, takes a look at the Medela Calma bottle marketed to reduce nipple confusion and explores other feeding alternatives as well as how to bottle feed in a way that promotes breastfeeding as much as possible.
Unsupportive Support- For a profit
Magazines, websites, even businesses now offer frequent support with articles on breastfeeding, pages devoted to trouble shooting potential breastfeeding problems, staff experts responding to breastfeeding questions, and even live support available online or to call in to speak to someone. In theory it sounds great and in some ways it is. But even in offering support there are opportunities for unsupportive support.
