As a Certified Breastfeeding Counselor (CBC), it is beneficial to understand the variety of postpartum traditions which can be beneficial for clients. It is also important to understand cultural differences in care. Traditional postpartum support, often seen in the African diaspora, eastern cultures, and indigenous cultures, often supports lactation. When we look at why many […]
Nutrition While Breastfeeding
Many new parents wonder about what they should eat during breastfeeding. Is it safe to diet? Do we need to eat well to have quality milk? What is the optimal nutrition while breastfeeding? As a Certified Breastfeeding Counselor (CBC) you are not a registered dietician and thus you do not need extensive nutrition knowledge. However, […]
Sleep Training And Breastfeeding
New parents often have two big concerns. How will they get enough sleep? And is baby getting enough to eat? Though two separate concerns, they impact each other quite a bit. Most parents will do nearly anything to get more sleep. However, how can they make safe sleep choices without impacting milk supply? As a […]
Babywearing For Increasing Milk Supply
As a Certified Breastfeeding Counselor (CBC), one of the most common things you’ll address with clients is increasing milk supply. While breastfeeding is a supply demand process and naturally requires ongoing awareness of demand, many clients need support in navigating supply. While breastfeeding is physically possible in over 90% of mother baby dyads, modern life […]
You Might Be A Certified Breastfeeding Counselor If…
Being a Certified Breastfeeding Counselor (CBC) is a professional career choice. Your role in supporting new parents is vital. That said, there are many amusing parts of the job. Finding the positive and amusing aspects of your work can be a great way to focus on the joy of supporting new families. While supporting new […]
Breastfeeding Support For Parents
Being a Certified Breastfeeding Counselor (CBC) means providing education and support for breastfeeding initiation and basic problem solving. Being aware of support groups, area providers, and educational information is important. Often, you will be able to provide most of the needed breastfeeding support for parents. However, sometimes parents will need additional support and resources. As […]