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Additional Resources
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BREASTFEEDING RESOURCES LOCAL TO SPOKANE AND N. IDAHO
- Alisha Gessner – 3 Little Birds Birth Services - Birth doula who has taken Melissa’s prenatal breastfeeding class.
- Bella Cova Parenting Resource Center - A resource center in Spokane for all things birth, breastfeeding, parenting, and beyond!
- Bloom Spokane - A Birthnetwork National Chapter, of which Melissa Morgan, IBCLC, is a member. Bloom’s mission is to educate families regarding their birth options.
- Dr. Andrew Mohlman at A Family Dental Center - Laser dentist in Kennewick, WA, performing frenotomy
- Eats on Feets – Idaho - Local breastmilk donation group on Facebook
- Eats on Feets – Washington - Local breastmilk donation group on Facebook
- Embracing Your Birth - Birth Doula Services and Childbirth Education. Hosts a breastfeeding support group.
- Holy MTHFR! - Mommy blogger Laura Matheos shares her experience learning about and exploring methylation in herself and her children
- Human Milk 4 Human Babies – Idaho - Local breastmilk donation group on Facebook
- Human Milk 4 Human Babies – Washington - Local breastmilk donation group on Facebook
- La Leche League of Coeur d'Alene - A volunteer mother-to-mother support organization with monthly meetings at various locations in the Coeur d’Alene area.
- La Leche League of Spokane - A volunteer mother-to-mother support organization with monthly meetings at various locations in the Spokane area.
- Little Smiles Pediatric Dentistry, Brad Barlow, D.D.S. - Pediatric dentist in Post Falls, Idaho, offering laser release of tongue and lip tie
- Mother's Haven - As the name suggests, a haven for mothers in Coeur d’Alene. Offers breastpumps, cloth diapers, breastfeeding and parenting products, as well as support groups for breastfeeding and mothering.
- Mother's Milk Lactation Services – Laura Zulliger, IBCLC - IBCLC providing in-home breastfeeding help.
- New Moon Family Acupuncture - Acupuncture provided by Rebekah Giangreco, L.Ac.
- Omar Husein, MD - Spokane Valley Ear, Nose, & Throat and Facial Plastics
- Pend Oreille Midwifery - A birth center in Sandpoint, ID, that hostesses a breastfeeding support group.
- Spokane BIrth Support - Xylina Weaver, HBCE, CLE, CD(DONA), CPD(DONA), is a lactation educator providing general breastfeeding education.
- Spokane Mindful Mamas - A group of mothers in Spokane and Spokane Valley who meet weekly to discuss pertinent mothering issues. Groups are frequently attended by birth and breastfeeding professionals.
- Thrive Chiropractic - Dr. Chelsea Pearson, chiropractor and CST
You will find other Spokane-area breastfeeding care providers on the Bloom Provider Directory. Remember that International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC) are the gold standard in breastfeeding help.
For additional breastfeeding resources or to schedule an appointment for help and support from an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) in Spokane, Spokane Valley, Liberty Lake, Post Falls, and Coeur d’Alene, please contact Melissa Morgan, IBCLC, CLE, at (509) 228-8710.
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ONLINE BREASTFEEDING RESOURCES FOR FURTHER READING
About IBCLC
- IBCLC: The Documented Difference - Evidence-based listing of how International Board Certified Lactation Consultants support breastfeeding.
Advocacy
- IBCLC: The Documented Difference - Evidence-based listing of how International Board Certified Lactation Consultants support breastfeeding.
- The Burden of Suboptimal Breastfeeding in the United States: A Pediatric Cost Analysis
Attachment
- Allan Schore Neurobiology of Secure Attachment - YouTube video (13:09 minutes) discussing the neurobiology of secure attachment.
Bottle Feeding
- Baby-Led Bottle Feeding - Sometimes bottle feeding happens, whether breastfeeding or not. This article from Nurtured Child describes baby-friendly bottle feeding.
- Guidelines for the safe preparation, storage and handling of powdered infant formula
- Paced Bottle Feeding For The Breastfed Baby - A YouTube video reflecting a bottle feeding method that “mimics the conversation of breastfeeding”, including instruction and rationale. From Jessica Barton.
Breast Compression
- Breast Compression Video - A video with Dr. Jack Newman regarding breast compression
Co-Sleeping
- Dr. Sears On Safe Co-Sleeping - Dr. Sears responds to an anti-co-cleeping ad campaign launched by the City of Milwaukee.
Craniosacral Therapy
- Breastfeeding and Cranial Sacral Therapy (CST) - How cranial sacral therapy (CST) can help with breastfeeding.
- Breastfeeding and CranioSacral Therapy: When It Can Help - In-depth article on CST and breastfeeding from Dee Kassing, BS, MLS, IBCLC
Donor Milk
- Breastfeeding, Milk Sharing, Wet Nursing Support Group on Facebook - A support group for breastfeeding families who are involved in informal milk sharing.
- Eats of Feets Washington - A Facebook page devoted to connecting babies with breastmilk in Washington.
- Eats of Feets Washington - A Facebook page devoted to connecting babies with breastmilk in Washington.
- Eats on Feets Idaho - A Facebook page devoted to connecting babies with breastmilk in Idaho.
- EatsOnFeet.org - An international resource for breastmilk sharing, with links to individual state resources.
- Human Milk 4 Human Babies – Idaho - A Facebook page for milk sharing families in Idaho.
- Human Milk Banking Association of North America - Non-profit association in North America for information on milk banking
- Human Milk for Human Babies – Washington - A Facebook page for milk sharing families in Washington.
- Inserting A Lactation Aid - YouTube video on inserting a tube for at-breast supplementing from momandbabyshop.com.
- Is It Safe? - Massachusetts Breastfeeding Coalition on the safety of breastmilk sharing.
- Lactation Aid - Information on tube feeding at the breast with a lactation aid by Dr. Jack Newman from the International Breastfeeding Centre.
- Milk Share - An online source for milk sharing.
- Milk sharing: from private practice to public pursuit - Article in the International Breastfeeding Journal written by James E Akre, Karleen D Gribble, and Maureen Minchin.
- Supporting Families in Milk Sharing as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant - From Amber McCann, IBCLC
- Thrush and Breastmilk Handling - Information on storing and using breastmilk that was collected during a candidiasis overgrowth from Kellymom.
- Using a Feeding Tube–SNS - Quick tip/instructional sheet on using a tube at the breast to feed a baby. From the Saskatoon Health Region.
Elimination Diets
Engorgement
- La Leche League page on engorgement - La Leche League page on engorgement, including instructions on reverse pressure softening.
- Reverse Pressure Softening - A technique to reduce the amount of edema present in the nipple and areola that prevents baby from achieving a deep latch
Expressing Milk
- Breast Pumps: Don't Be Misled – Get the Facts - New mothers may have a host of questions about choosing a breast pump. What type of breast pump should they get? How do they decide ahead of time which pump will fit in best with their daily routines? Are pumps sold “used” safe?
- Hand Expression of Milk - A video tutorial to help a mother learn to express breastmilk without the use of a breastpump.
- Pump up the music: Improving breast milk production in the NICU - Increase pumping volumes with media
- Thrush and Breastmilk Handling - Information on storing and using breastmilk that was collected during a candidiasis overgrowth from Kellymom.
Extended or Full-Term Breastfeeding
- Out of the Mouth of Babes - Extended breastfeeding is the norm in most human and primate societies. So why are we the weird ones?
Formula Feeding
- Dr. Sears on goat's milk for babies
- Guidelines for the safe preparation, storage and handling of powdered infant formula
- Homemade Infant Formula from Winston A. Price Foundation
- Safe Formula Handling - A blog post with safe handling instructions, including links to other sources.
General Breastfeeding
- Ask Dr. Sears - Dr. Sears and his wife, Martha, are highly regarded for their advice on parenting, including breastfeeding.
- Baby Friendly Hospitals support breastfeeding success
- Breast Crawl - A video showing how babies are born with the ability to locate the breast and latch-on all on their own.
- Breastfeeding Made Simple - Breastfeeding book to help make breastfeeding simple.
- Breastfeeding.com - Everything for the new mom.
- Cluster Feeding and Fussy Evenings - It is very common for babies to be fussy and nurse very often in the evenings, particularly in the early months.
- Dr. Jack Newmann - Dr. Newmann offers research-based evidence with regard to breastfeeding. His website is loaded with free videos and articles.
- How Long Should I Nurse? - A description of breastfeeding benefits by baby’s age.
- International Lactation Consultants Association (ILCA) - A worldwide network of lactation professionals.
- Kellymom.com - An evidence-based informational website devoted to breastfeeding, sleep, and parenting.
- La Leche League International - A volunteer mother-to-mother support organization with research-based information generally available to the public. Includes support community forums.
- Milk Blisters and "Blebs" - Identifying and treating milk blisters.
- Mobi Motherhood International - Mothers Overcoming Breastfeeding Issues. A great resources for when breastfeeding doesn’t go as well as expected.
- Nursing in Public - How to help your partner become more comfortable with you nursing in public.
- Relactation and Adoptive Nursing - Relactation and adoptive nursing is possible. This is a great link to learn more about the process.
- Secrets of Baby Behavior - A great blog on understanding your baby’s behavior.
- The Leaky B@@b on biting and breastfeeding - The Leaky B@@b on biting and breastfeeding
- Vitamin D and Breastfeeding - Current recommendations indicate that babies may need supplementation with vitamin D. A great research article to help you form your own opinion regarding this supplement.
- Your Baby's Second Night - A great perspective to provide insight into baby’s experience as a new being in the world.
Jaundice
- Dr. Sears on Jaundice - Dr. Sears discusses newborn jaundice and the breastfeeding infant.
Lactation Aid
- At-Breast Supplementer - Instructional handout on tube feeding at the breast with a tube/bottle or other lactation aid or supplemental nursing system.
- Breastfeeding with a Supplemental Tube - YouTube video showing a baby latching onto the breast with a supplemental feeding tube in place at the nipple.
- Inserting A Lactation Aid - YouTube video on inserting a tube for at-breast supplementing from momandbabyshop.com.
- Lactation Aid - Information on tube feeding at the breast with a lactation aid by Dr. Jack Newman from the International Breastfeeding Centre.
- Using a Feeding Tube–SNS - Quick tip/instructional sheet on using a tube at the breast to feed a baby. From the Saskatoon Health Region.
Local Breastfeeding-Supportive Practitioners
- Alisha Gessner – 3 Little Birds Birth Services - Birth doula who has taken Melissa’s prenatal breastfeeding class.
- Dani Long – Birth Bootcamp Instructor
- Thrive Chiropractic - Dr. Chelsea Pearson, chiropractor and CST
Maternal Conditions
- Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex - A condition involving inappropriate dopamine activity in a few minute period surrounding milk ejection reflex.
- Milk Blisters and "Blebs" - Identifying and treating milk blisters.
Maternal Diet
- Frequently Asked Questions About Breastfeeding and Diet - A well-written, in-depth, and realistic perspective on maternal diet while breastfeeding, including evidence-based information regarding the influence of maternal diet on breastmilk composition.
Milk Storage and Handling
- Thrush and Breastmilk Handling - Information on storing and using breastmilk that was collected during a candidiasis overgrowth from Kellymom.
Milk Supply
- EatsOnFeet.org - An international resource for breastmilk sharing, with links to individual state resources.
- Feeding Your Newborn – Ineffective Latch-on or Sucking - How to identify and what to do about ineffective latch-on or suckling
- Fenugreek for Increasing Milk Supply - Information on what fenugreek is and how to use it safely.
- Fenugreek Seed for Increasing Milk Supply
- Herbal Remedies for Milk Supply - Describes the use of some herbal treatments for breastfeeding mothers who are having various problems.
- Lactogenic Foods and Herbs - What mothers eat can influence their milk supply
- LowMilkSupply.org - Low milk supply information and support for breastfeeding mothers.
- Milk Share - An online source for milk sharing.
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and Breastfeeding - PCOS and lactation
Miscellaneous
- Dr. Moz - A healthy dose of fun.
Nighttime Parenting
- Sleeping through the night - Kathy Dettwyler, PhD, discusses sleeping through the night from a species-expectation perspective.
Nutrition
- Frequently Asked Questions About Breastfeeding and Diet - A well-written, in-depth, and realistic perspective on maternal diet while breastfeeding, including evidence-based information regarding the influence of maternal diet on breastmilk composition.
Other Sites of Interest
- Southern Moon Midwifery - Homebirth midwifery practice serving families on the Gulf Coast.
Positioning and Latch
- Biological Nurturing or Laid-Back Positioning - “Nature’s positioning.” A different way of positioning baby at the breast so that baby “leads the dance” for a more efficient latch-on.
- Breast Crawl - A video showing how babies are born with the ability to locate the breast and latch-on all on their own.
- Feeding Your Newborn – Ineffective Latch-on or Sucking - How to identify and what to do about ineffective latch-on or suckling
Reverse Pressure Softening
- La Leche League page on engorgement - La Leche League page on engorgement, including instructions on reverse pressure softening.
- Reverse Pressure Softening - A technique to reduce the amount of edema present in the nipple and areola that prevents baby from achieving a deep latch
Sore Nipples
- Wound healing activity of flower extract of Calendula officinalis - Evidence that supports the use of Calendula extract for wound healing
Specialty Feeding Devices
- At-Breast Supplementer - Instructional handout on tube feeding at the breast with a tube/bottle or other lactation aid or supplemental nursing system.
- Finger Feeding - Dr. Jack Newman’s handout on finger feeding
- Hazelbaker(TM) Fingerfeeder - A tool designed by Dr. Hazelbaker to assist with supplemental nursing
- Inserting A Lactation Aid - YouTube video on inserting a tube for at-breast supplementing from momandbabyshop.com.
- Lactation Aid - Information on tube feeding at the breast with a lactation aid by Dr. Jack Newman from the International Breastfeeding Centre.
- Using a Feeding Tube–SNS - Quick tip/instructional sheet on using a tube at the breast to feed a baby. From the Saskatoon Health Region.
Supplemental Nursing System
- At-Breast Supplementer - Instructional handout on tube feeding at the breast with a tube/bottle or other lactation aid or supplemental nursing system.
- Breastfeeding with a Supplemental Tube - YouTube video showing a baby latching onto the breast with a supplemental feeding tube in place at the nipple.
- Inserting A Lactation Aid - YouTube video on inserting a tube for at-breast supplementing from momandbabyshop.com.
- Lactation Aid - Information on tube feeding at the breast with a lactation aid by Dr. Jack Newman from the International Breastfeeding Centre.
- Using a Feeding Tube–SNS - Quick tip/instructional sheet on using a tube at the breast to feed a baby. From the Saskatoon Health Region.
Supplements
Thrush
- Thrush and Breastmilk Handling - Information on storing and using breastmilk that was collected during a candidiasis overgrowth from Kellymom.
Tongue Tie, Lip Tie, and Frenotomy
- "Efficacy of Neonatal Release of Ankyloglossia: A Randomized Trial" - Journal article in Pediatrics, the official journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics
- Breastfeeding and Frenulums - A professional presentation given by Brian Palmer, D.D.S. that speaks in-depth about ankyloglossia
- Care after lingual and maxillary lip ties have been revised for breast feeding infants - After the upper lip and tongue ties have been revised, it is important to properly stretch and massage the area for at least 10-14 days to prevent the areas from growing back together.
- Dr. Ghaheri's (ENT physician in Portland) blog posts on tongue tie. - A collection of blog posts that address many pertinent topics related to breastfeeding and tongue tie: debunking common myths, scissors versus laser, etc.
- Dr. Kotlow's Tongue Tie Resources - Dr. Kotlow – a dentist with a plethora of articles pertaining to ankyloglossia for breastfeeding and life
- Exercises after frenotomy - Dr. Kotlow demonstrates tongue and lip tie post-revision exercises
- Frenotomy aftercare - Instructions from Dr. Ghaheri, including stretches and some suck training, for your infant after frenotomy.
- Frenuloplasty Procedure - A YouTube video showing the procedure and a breastfeed immediately following
- Is My Baby Tongue Tied? - Descriptions and photos from lactation consultant Catherine Watson Genna.
- Kellymom.com Tongue Tie References - A collection of additional links and resources regarding tongue tie
- Lip Tie - A mom blogger who’s experienced breastfeeding with a lip tie
- Tell Me About Tongue Ties! - Norma Ritter, IBCLC, RLC discusses tongue tie.
- Tell Me About Tongue Ties! - Article by Norma Ritter, IBCLC, RLC on Breastfeeding USA
- Tongue Tie and Frenotomy in the Breastfeeding Newborn - In-depth article by Isabella Knox, MD, EdM
- Tongue Tied: Does evidence support a procedure that may help some babies nurse more effectively? - Article written by Chelsea Bannach in the Inlander’s INHealth magazine
- TONGUE-TIE EXERCISES - To Keep a Clipped Tongue-Tie Open
- Troubles with Tongue Tie - One family’s experience with posterior tongue tie.
Tube Feeding at the Breast
- At-Breast Supplementer - Instructional handout on tube feeding at the breast with a tube/bottle or other lactation aid or supplemental nursing system.
- Breastfeeding with a Supplemental Tube - YouTube video showing a baby latching onto the breast with a supplemental feeding tube in place at the nipple.
- Inserting A Lactation Aid - YouTube video on inserting a tube for at-breast supplementing from momandbabyshop.com.
- Lactation Aid - Information on tube feeding at the breast with a lactation aid by Dr. Jack Newman from the International Breastfeeding Centre.
For additional breastfeeding help or to schedule an appointment for breastfeeding help and support from an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) in Spokane, Spokane Valley, Liberty Lake, Post Falls, and Coeur d’Alene, please contact Melissa Morgan, IBCLC, CLE, at (509) 228-8710.
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