Topic Archive: latch

August 6, 2010

PregTASTIC Supports Breastfeeding Awareness

As many of you know, August is National Breastfeeding Awareness Month. To help support this endeavor, our new PregTASTIC blogging team will be sharing their personal experiences when it comes to breastfeeding. We’re telling it all… the good, the bad and the ugly. Breastfeeding can be difficult, and the more we can support and encourage one another, the better off we’ll all be. We firmly believe that.

So, enjoy the stories this month… and if you’re interested in sharing your own personal experience, please contact us. For additional information about breastfeeding, listen to the following episodes of PregTASTIC:

Breastfeeding Basics, Part 1 of 3
What are some advantages for both mom and baby? When will your milk come in? How much and how often should you feed your newborn? When should you consider purchasing a breast pump, bottles and other breastfeeding gear? When is your window of opportunity to introduce a bottle? Plus, common breastfeeding hiccups and ways to overcome them. Is there a genetic factor? Dr. Eyla Boise, Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at University California San Diego School of Medicine is this weeks breastfeeding expert.

Tips for a Healthy Breastfeeding Diet, Part 2 of 3
A mom’s healthy, balanced diet is essential for future breastfeeding. Mothers often have questions about which foods are important to eat and which foods should be avoided when nursing their babies. What are some helpful nutritional guidelines? How important is calcium, iron, protein? What foods and snacks are best? And the importance of staying hydrated. April Boyle, a board certified lactation consultant and registered dietitian is this week’s expert.

Positions and Proper Latch-On Skills, Part 3 of 3
During the early weeks, optimal positioning and a proper latch are especially important. When you and your baby are well positioned and latched correctly, your nipples stay healthy and your baby can feed most efficiently. Eve Moran, this week’s breastfeeding expert, joins us with information, tips and techniques on the proper way to position and hold your baby while breastfeeding and the importance of a proper latch.

Also, coming this month… we’ll be taping new PregTASTIC episodes focusing on “Baby-Friendly” Hospitals and “Breast Milk Banking”. Watch these tapings LIVE on our website Saturday, August 14th.

Episode 151 | August 18, 2009

Breastfeeding Positions and Proper Latch-On Skills

During the early weeks, optimal positioning and a proper latch are especially important. When you and your baby are well positioned and latched correctly, your nipples stay healthy and your baby can feed most efficiently. Eve Moran, this week’s breastfeeding expert, joins us with information, tips and techniques on the proper way to position and hold your baby while breastfeeding and the importance of a proper latch. Plus your chance to win a 100% organic baby carrier from BabyHawk.   SHOW NOTES

Episode 138 | May 13, 2009

New Moms, New Babies: Child Seat Safety, Proper Installation and Seat Recommendations

We are substituting New Moms, New Babies in for PregTASTIC for the next two weeks. On this episode of NMNB: Is your child safe in his/her car seat? More than 80% of car seats are installed incorrectly. The problem, limitless variety in the way both car seats and vehicle seats are made. Robyn Siminoff, a Child Passenger Safety Instructor educates us about how to properly install infant, convertible and booster seats. When to or not to use the LATCH system, airbags, proper angle, are the straps too tight or not tight enough and the importance of where these straps go. Robyn’s car seat recommendations, what to look for when shopping for a new car seat and is it safe to reuse or purchase a used car seat. Plus, using car seats on public transportation and resources in your area so you can make sure your car seat is installed correctly.

Episode 62 | August 6, 2007

Early Initiation of Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding within the first hours after birth. The importance of the latch and colostrum. Breastfeeding right after a c-section? Lactation Consultant, Annie VerSteeg, addresses these concerns. Plus, tube/finger feeding, nipple confusion, and thrush.