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 […]
How Often Do Newborns Eat? – How To Help Clients Understand
As a Certified Breastfeeding Counselor (CBC) you learned or will be learning about typical newborn feeding patterns. Many new parents ask, “how often do newborns eat?” because they’re surprised by how often they eat. Perhaps you’re wondering how to best explain to your clients the reason for frequent feeds. There are many reasons for this, […]
“How Long Should I Breastfeed?”
As a certified breastfeeding counselor (CBC), you’re likely to get frequent questions about breastfeeding duration. “How long should I breastfeed?” is a common question. Some clients are seeking current evidenced based recommendations. Other clients are seeking validation in their personal breastfeeding goals. The easiest answer to provide a client is, well, easier than you’d expect. […]