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Breastfeeding Positions and Proper Latch-On Skills

admin — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 05:47:07 +0000

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

Tips for a Healthy Breastfeeding Diet

admin — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 05:16:42 +0000

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. Show Notes

Breastfeeding Basics

admin — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 06:43:08 +0000

Breastfeeding Basics: 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.

Acupuncture and Your Pregnancy

admin — Tue, 12 Sep 2006 05:49:53 +0000

Kristen Burris, a licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist discusses all of the benefits of Chinese medicine during pregnancy. What are the benefits to both baby and mom? How acupuncture can help with morning sickness, migraines, nausea, heartburn, edema, back pain and more. Acupuncture can also help with emotions, preventing a miscarriage, help with healing after a c-section and it even helps to stimulate milk supply. Kristen addresses these topics and helps calm your fear of needles.

Breastfeeding: Solutions For Common Breastfeeding Problems

admin — Wed, 23 Aug 2006 05:00:35 +0000

Sore nipples, engorgement, plugged ducts, mastitis, low milk supply and prior breast surgeries. Annalee Hulburt, IBCLC, RLC, Lactation Consultant is in our studio to shed some light on these issues and more. For more info and resources on Breastfeeding Solutions for Common Problems, visit Annalee’s website Breastfeeding San Diego.