When to use: The cross cradle breastfeeding hold (or cross-over position) is a great learning position, as it allows the mother good control (as compared to other positions) as she brings her baby to her breast. Step by step: • Baby needs to be at breast height, so it is suggested to use a […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...Healthy eating recipes Servings: 8 Source: Melissa Morgan, IBCLC, CLE Ingredients 1 cup Black beans 1 small Onion 2 cloves Garlic 4 medium Carrot 4 medium Celery .5 large Red pepper .5 large Orange pepper 2 cups Cabbage 2 cups Broccoli 2 cups Mushrooms 1 can Canned tomatoes 8 cups Vegetable broth 1 tbsp. Coconut […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...Healthy eating recipes Servings: 8 Source: Melissa Morgan, IBCLC, CLE Ingredients 1 cup Onion, finely chopped 2 cloves Garlic, minced 2 stocks Celery, chopped 2 medium Carrot, chopped 4 medium Red potatoes, chopped 3 tbsp. Coconut oil 2 tsp. Dry mustard 2 tsp. Curry powder 1 tsp. Cinnamon 2 tsp. Cumin 1 tsp. Coriander 1 […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...Lactation recipes are cropping up all over the internet. These cakes are similar to the myriad of lactation cookie recipes available, but with a breakfast food focus. Working and non-working moms alike will appreciate these pancakes; they’re easy to make and store to make breakfast time simple. Milkie Morning Pancakes are made with whole […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...It is commonly known that calcium is required for strong bones and teeth, but it is little acknowledged that calcium is actually required by every cell in the body to function in a healthful way: from bones to nerves and muscles to blood, calcium serves a significant purpose throughout the body. Calcium in […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...There is a common belief that when weaning from breastmilk (or formula) a child must transition to another type of milk, most often assumed to be cow’s milk. Special “toddler formulas” (manufactured milks) have also been recently introduced to the market to meet the nutritional needs for toddlers and various forms of non-dairy milks […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...Contact Melissa for breastfeeding support with a lactation consultant online or in Spokane, Coeur d’Alene, and North Idaho. What Are Galactagogues? Galactagogues are items that can be taken internally to help a mother increase her breast milk production (milk supply) and are available in the form of prescribed medications, herbs or dietary supplements, or food or drink. […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...What is Finger Feeding? Situations may arise where breastfeeding at the breast may not be a possibility. This could be due to medical problems for the mother or baby, sucking issues in the infant, or short-term separation of mother and baby. In these situations, finger feeding is a viable option. Finger feeding also helps a […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...What are Tongue Tie and Lip Tie? The frenulum is a small bit of tissue that secures the tongue to the muscle at floor of the mouth (lingual frenulum) or the lips to the gums (labial frenulum). The oral frenulums assist in the movement of the tongue and the lips. Sometimes the frenulum is […]
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