Fan Question: I’m expecting my first baby and have gotten so much conflicting advice. Do I need to buy a nipple shield or other products to prevent or treat nipple pain? [Read more…]
Ask an Expert: Pumping to Get Milk to Come In
***Ask an Expert is a blog feature hosted by a team of International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs). Once a month each IBCLC randomly chooses a question from The Badass Breastfeeder Facebook wall and provides their response on the blog.
By Wendy Wisner, IBCLC
Fan Question: “I had my son a week ago. I am pumping to get my milk to come in because he lost weight. I was wondering how long do I need to pump? I pumped earlier today and got an ounce and a half from each breast after 20 minutes and then nothing.” [Read more…]
Ask an Expert: Breastfeeding and Dental Cavities
By Wendy Wisner, IBCLC
***Ask an Expert is a blog feature hosted by a team of International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs). Once a month each IBCLC randomly chooses a question from The Badass Breastfeeder Facebook wall and provides their response on the blog.
Fan Question:
“I have a question. My 11 month daughter has a brown speck on one of her front teeth. I have been doing some research and it may be a cavity caused by night nursing. Has anyone had this problem? I’m taking her to the dentist tomorrow I’m just curious if this happens often. Thanks!”
I’m glad you’re taking your baby to a dentist to get a proper diagnosis. Stains on teeth can be caused by any number of things. I hope it’s not a cavity! [Read more…]
Ask an Expert: Relactation
***Ask an Expert is a blog feature hosted by a team of International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs). Once a month each IBCLC randomly chooses a question from The Badass Breastfeeder Facebook wall and provides their response on the blog.
By Anne Smith, IBCLC
Fan Question:
“I am currently trying to relactate. I work full time Monday thru Friday from 8-5, and my job doesn’t allow me much time to pump. I hand express whenever I can, and then I try to latch her on as soon as I get home. The problem is that she gets really mad when not much milk comes out and she keeps pulling off the breast. I’m getting very discouraged. What else can I do?” [Read more…]
Ask an Expert: Common Newborn Concerns
By Wendy Wisner, IBCLC
Fan Question:
“I am EBF (exclusively breastfeeding) my 7 week old son, William, I never get engorged. EVER. He also does a lot of.. Nibbling ? Like really fast sucking? Is that normal? I can’t remember if my DD did that or not ? He also spits up after every feed? Anyone know some non- medicine ways to help with that? I don’t feel like medicating my 7 week old!! And I am REALLY enjoying breastfeeding this time around so I don’t want to stop! I hated it with my DD! Probably because she was tongue tied and the pain was unreal !” [Read more…]
Ask an Expert: How to Deal with Fast Milk Flow
***Ask an Expert is a blog feature hosted by a team of International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs). Once a month each IBCLC randomly chooses a question from The Badass Breastfeeder Facebook wall and provides their response on the blog.
By Nancy Mohrbacher, IBCLC, FILCA
Fan Question:
“I need help! My daughter is a week old tomorrow and I can’t seem to get my milk flow under control. It just pours out and she chokes. What do I do to make it easier for her?” [Read more…]
Ask an Expert: Nursing Aversion
***Ask an Expert is a blog feature hosted by a team of International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs). Once a month each IBCLC randomly chooses a question from The Badass Breastfeeder Facebook wall and provides their response on the blog.
By Wendy Wisner, IBCLC
Fan Question:
“How do you overcome nursing aversion? I’m 10 weeks pregnant, and when I’m exhausted and my 16 month old nurses, I cringe. I want to throw up, my skin crawls. I end up crying. It’s so uncomfortable. I don’t want to quit nursing, but I’m about to because this is miserable!” [Read more…]
Ask an Expert: Baby Refusing Bottle
***Ask an Expert is a blog feature hosted by a team of International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs). Once a month each IBCLC randomly chooses a question from The Badass Breastfeeder Facebook wall and provides their response on the blog.
By Ashley Treadwell, IBCLC
Fan Question:
“My darling daughter has gone from refusing the bottle to launching into hysterical crying when her Daddy attempts to feed her. It’s the only time he gets to feed her and is sorely missing his bonding time with her. It breaks my heart to see how sad it makes him when she screams whenever he tries to feed her, and whenever mommy leaves. Help!” [Read more…]
Ask an Expert: Breast Fullness and Difficulty Latching
Ask an Expert is a blog feature hosted by a team of International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs). Once a month each IBCLC randomly chooses a question from The Badass Breastfeeder Facebook wall and provides their response on the blog.
By Nancy Mohrbacher, IBCLC, FILCA
Fan Question:
“I am expecting my 4th and would like to exclusively breastfeed this one, but I had issues with the 1st 3. My breasts get so large, my nipple almost disappears, and I have a hard time getting the babies to latch. Any ideas on how to fix this?” [Read more…]
Ask an Expert: How to Use Breast Milk Storage Times
*Ask an Expert is a blog feature hosted by a team of International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs). Once a month each IBCLC randomly chooses a question from The Badass Breastfeeder Facebook wall and provides their response on the blog.
By Nancy Mohrbacher, IBCLC, FILCA
Fan Question:
“If I’m going to freeze my milk, do I have to do it right after I pump?” [Read more…]
