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 […]
Pumping After a Year
Certified Breastfeeding Counselors provide ongoing support throughout the breastfeeding relationship. For many clients, this also includes support and education for pumping breast milk. Many clients wonder if they need to continuing pumping after a year. This could be a question from an exclusively pumping parent. However, it tends to be a common question for working […]
Breastfeeding Toddlers – How Certified Breastfeeding Counselors Can Help
As certified breastfeeding counselors, we often think about early breastfeeding. However, our training and scope of practice extends throughout the entire breastfeeding relationship. For some families, this means support around breastfeeding toddlers. With the new AAP Breastfeeding Recommendations, we may see even more families seeking support while breastfeeding toddlers. Breastfeeding physiology does not change much, […]
Maintaining Milk Supply While On Vacation
As a Certified Breastfeeding Counselor, your role is to educate and support new parents. In many cases, new parents who struggle with supply are given poor advice. Breastfeeding mismanagement is often the culprit in low milk supply rather than a physiological problem. Maintaining milk supply while on vacation can be a concern for many new […]
Breastfeeding During The Summer
As a Certified Breastfeeding Counselor, parents are going to ask you many questions about breastfeeding. Breastfeeding during the summer can bring up more questions than you might imagine before you work with clients. From how to best feed baby to how to manage feeling so hot, there are many myths to break and tips to […]