High lipase can change the smell of expressed milk and cause a baby to no longer want to accept it. The good news is that you don’t have to part with your liquid gold. Bookmark this blog for a great tip to decrease that lipase!
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Nursing Strikes can happen while nursing a baby and figuring out the proper steps to take can be hard as a new parent. In this blog post, we define nursing strikes and the factors that can cause them. You’ll also find answers to begin getting little one back to the breast/chest. As always, these are general recommendations, we recommend speaking to your IBCLC to collaborate on a personalized plan for you and your baby.
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As we near the end of Black History Month, Angel and Dominique discuss Black Parents, advocacy within lactation/birth, and the powerhouse that Black people are. Happy Black History Month!
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Did you know infant massage is great for babies? In this blog, we delve into the benefits of infant massage and encourage you check out our infant massage class!
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Shopping for a loved one who happens to be nursing a little human? We’ve got you covered. Here you’ll find products that will make the special person in your life feel seen and appreciated. Happy Valentine’s Day!
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We’re so excited to share Lisa’s five-year journey breastfeeding her little humans with the help of our consultant Maureen in the first year! We’re so proud of this family and the progress they continue to make! Read the full story here!
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Did you know tiny newborns have very natural and effective tools of communication to let you know they are ready to feed prior to crying? Yes! tiny humans are always communicating with us to get their needs met. In this blog, we break down feeding cues and their importance in feeding.
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Paced bottle-feeding is a method to slow the flow of a bottle, and encourage breastfeeding behaviors of a wide mouth and an active suck. This method is used to help prevent babies from getting used to a fast flow which is vital for the nursing baby! We explore the ins and outs of the method in this post.
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The Breastfeeding Center does not accept donations any longer however, we want to ensure our community can donate their used breast pumps and other goods with ease! Check out our resource list in this blog if you are hoping to donate during this season!
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Chana shares her breastfeeding journey with a message to parents to seek support when needed.
“ You are not alone”
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Caroline breastfed both her littles while receiving support from the BCGW team! We’re super excited to share her story with our community! We hope that we continue to be a staple in our DMV community for families during their perinatal journey!
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The biggest gift we can give our friends and/or family that are at the start of raising babies this holiday season is support. You’re probably thinking what could I get my sister, brother, cousin, or friend. I can tell you the best gift might not be the diaper genie or the bottle warmer, the super expensive stroller. The best gift might be much simpler and cheaper if we’re being completely honest.
Read more for a few ideas to get you started.
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Weighted feeding is performed by measuring your baby pre and post-feeding. The goal of the weighted feeding is to determine how much breastmilk your baby takes during one breastfeeding session. During an IBCLC consult, your baby is weighed several times. In this blog, we break down the in and outs of weighted feeds and how to perform them.
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learn about power pumping and some great tips to make your life easier while doing it!
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Bed-sharing (also sometimes referred to as co-sleeping) is a wonderful way to attend to your baby’s nighttime needs while minimizing disruptions to your sleep. It also helps to facilitate bonding and breastfeeding. Most breastfeeding parents will at some point sleep with their babies. It’s important to do so safely, so just follow the La Leche League International Safe Sleep 7!
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Returning to work as a breastfeeding parent can be challenging. You’ve probably been home with your little one for a bit now and you are wondering how you’ll make this transition work? No worries! We're here to help! Read the full article for tips and resources to make the transition for you and your family much easier.
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You’ve got questions, and we’ve got answers! Let’s “ How To” the Medela Symphony.
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Tia Ajao, Tina Pangelinan, April Anderson, and Dominique Gallo discuss Black Breastfeeding Week 2021 and reflect on what rest means in their work to support family and their personal lives.
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Happy Black Breastfeeding Week! In honor of sharing the beautiful stories of lactating parents, we share Temitope and her family's story of breastfeeding their newborn and their journey of prevailing through loss, and misinformation. We honor this families journey and how far they’ve come. Can we admire just how beautiful this family is?
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Let’s tackle a few topics: milkmaking, maintaing and increasing supply, and the food + herbs that have traditionally been sought after by parents and caregivers for boosting a lactating persons milk supply.
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