As doulas, we offer our clients immense support and education. We provide prenatal education, continuous labor support, and we even assist with immediate breastfeeding initiation. However, did you know you can become a Certified Breastfeeding Counselor and offer them even better care? When you become a certified breastfeeding counselor (CBC) you will have the skills […]
Philly Loves Families – Breastfeeding Support For New Families
As Certified Breastfeeding Counselors (CBC), we know that breastfeeding is a public health issue. The Philadelphia Department of Public Health has recently launched a new initiative, Philly Loves Families. Part of the program is designed to help bridge the gap in lactation support and education. When you first open their new website, you quickly see, […]
The Impact of Breastfeeding on Mental Health
We know that maternal mental health is an important part of overall perinatal health. As Certified Breastfeeding Counselors (CBC), it is important we understand maternal mental health in relation to breastfeeding. The impact of breastfeeding on mental health was recently examined by researchers at the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School. While CBCs do not […]
Top Characteristics of Successful Certified Breastfeeding Counselors
Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a successful certified breastfeeding counselor (CBC)? The International Breastfeeding Institute provides comprehensive training to ensure you are prepared. However, what are the characteristics of a successful certified breastfeeding counselor? There are many ways to be a wonderful CBC. Still, there are some top characteristics you will […]
Breastfeeding and Childhood Asthma – New Study
As a Certified Breastfeeding Counselor, it is important to stay up to date with evidenced-based information. As we know, science is always evolving in terms of what we understand. While the process of lactation does not change, what we understand about it does. Breastfeeding and childhood asthma have long been researched. For years, we have […]
Breastfeeding Protects Against Cardiovascular Disease
We often hear about the benefits babies get from breastfeeding. However, it is also important to note the benefits of breastfeeding as well as the risks of not breastfeeding. As breastfeeding is the biological norm following pregnancy, it makes sense that we experience risks when we do not breastfeed. More recent research shows breastfeeding protects […]