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There are many situations and issues that may arise in which you will want to consider speaking with a lactation consultant for support. Prenatally, seek the guidance of a…

Take a breastfeeding class before delivery Breastfeeding is a natural, healthy choice for mom and baby. Learning how to breastfeed can help you in your journey. Regardless if you’re…

The first few weeks can be difficult for a new mom.  Let us help you ease into motherhood and your breastfeeding journey with the following tips. Feed your baby…

If you are a mother or a soon-to-be mother, you probably have questions about breast pumps. You may be asking what exactly you should know about them. Breast pumps…

Being a mom of a newborn or just being a mom, in general, has its challenges. It is very easy for moms to put all of their time, energy,…

Common Questions and concerns that may be on the minds of breastfeeding moms for summertime breastfeeding.

You may be at the point in your breastfeeding journey where you have started a stockpile of milk. This may be because you are going back to work or…

Many mothers have questions or concerns regarding the use of a pacifier while breastfeeding. Pacifiers have long been used as a soothing technique for a crying baby. So why…

During pregnancy, you were given a list of food and drinks to avoid or limit, but what about when breastfeeding? When it comes to breastfeeding, it’s important for you…

If you are exclusively breastfeeding and your baby is not meeting the minimum weight gain requirements or is having difficulty transferring milk at the breast it may have been…

When your baby sucks during breastfeeding, it sends a message to your brain. This message releases oxytocin and prolactin. These are the hormones that tell your body to release…

At The Care Connection, we see mothers for a lactation consultation for many reasons. Concerns with milk supply, latching, supplementing, nipple pain, and positioning just to name a few….

How to know if your baby is getting enough.

Involving your partner in breastfeeding! The recommended time frame to introduce a bottle to a breastfed baby is between 4-6 weeks of age. The good news is there are other ways to involve significant others in the feeding experience that does not involve giving the baby a bottle before the recommended time frame.

Having concerns about your milk production and whether or not the baby is getting enough are common especially in the early days. The following recommendations can help to ensure…

Prenatally, there are several things you can do to help your breastfeeding experience get off to a good start! First, you need to choose a healthcare provider for yourself…

What is a lactation consultant? In simple terms, a trained professional who helps a mother breastfeed.

With the summer in full swing, parties and celebrations are going on all around us!  Here are some tips on breastfeeding during these summer celebrations.

Many moms experience tender or sensitive nipples in the first few weeks of breastfeeding. Often times this can be due to postpartum hormonal changes. This tenderness is normal and…

Upon admission to your hospital or birth center speak to your labor nurse to ensure that they know your wishes to breastfeed.  If you do not have this included…

Presently one-third of babies born in the United States today are delivered by Cesarean or C-Section. This is major surgery and can pose an extra set of challenges for…

Hand expression of your breastmilk is an important skill to have. Learning to hand express has proven to benefit both mom and baby in many situations. In the first…

Many moms are aware that breastfeeding provides short and long term benefits for both baby and mom. But how does it compare to formula feeding? Let’s do a brief…

Traveling for vacation or work? This post will help address some concerns you may have for traveling with and without your baby. If you’re traveling with your baby bring…

Learning to breastfeed in just a few days during a hospital stay can be stressful and unrealistic. A breastfeeding course taken during pregnancy will allow you time to learn…

1) Women with larger breasts make more milk. The size of a woman’s breasts does not determine how much milk she will make. However, women do have different storage…