Lactation
Lactation… making milk from your own body.
It is such a miraculous and strange experience for most of us.
AND
Breastfeeding…growing another human from the milk that you make.
It is an incredible opportunity to be the creator of another human being.
If you are seeking out lactation & breastfeeding information, good for you!
There are so many pieces to discuss, which is why we have listed below some of our common topics covered in our sessions. Take a look at these so we can discuss them and anything else you need when we see you!
Tools:
Pumping
Hand expression
Hand pumping
Nipple Shields
SNS
Making More Milk:
Galactogogues
Nipple Concerns:
Cracked & Sore Nipples
Flat or Inverted nipples
Blebs
Thrush
Vasospasm
Milk Storage:
Counter
Fridge
Freezer
Adding milk to milk rules
Sleep:
Being intensely tired
What to do with a baby that doesn’t sleep
Co-Sleeping
Emotions and the Inside of You:
Bonding -
I feel it
I don’t
I feel…..with my partner
I feel…..about my other children
Velcro babies:
My baby wants to live attached to me
My baby is in the NICU:
Transferring home and wanting to nurse
Feelings about my experience in the NICU
Reducing the risk of Nipple Pain:
Positioning
Latch
Breast Concerns:
Clogged Ducts
Mastitis
Reduction Surgery
Augmentation Surgery