General Breastfeeding Info: The following websites contain information on getting started with normal breastfeeding, as well as resources for breastfeeding challenges such as milk supply, blogged ducts & mastitis, and more. Exploring these resources, particularly the videos, can be hugely beneficial to watch in preparation for birth. Websites: Dr. Jack Newman’s Website Kelly Mom Dr. Sears Breastfeeding La Leche… Read more →
Category: Breastfeeding
Baby-Led Breastfeeding
I remember when I first did some very initial birth training, I took a course where we watched a video called Baby Led Breastfeeding. The whole class of us “ooooohed” and “aaaahhhed” in amazement as newborn and older babies instinctively found the breast without being forcefully latched on by a care provider. At the end of the video, our instructor said,… Read more →
Skin to Skin
The important moments immediately after birth…. keep your baby skin-to-skin with you for as long as possible. Have your doula help initiate skin to skin after birth! Jessica Austin, Birth Doula: Childbirth Services in Vancouver, BC Read more →
Nutrition For Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is such a hot topic to discuss because there are so many benefits for the mother, the child, the environment and the health care system. Breastfeeding is an important part of the pregnancy and birth process and is by far the best way to provide your infant with good nutrition. The mother is a walking food source that sets… Read more →