Breastfeeding a toddler can present unique challenges that are a bit different than feeding a newborn or infant. As a Certified Breastfeeding Counselor, you support parents throughout the breastfeeding journey which includes breastfeeding toddlers. Whether the toddler is just over one year old, or a 3-year-old, breastfeeding continues to offer essential nutrition, emotional, and developmental […]
Sleep Training, Cry-It-Out, and Breastfeeding: Considerations for Certified Breastfeeding Counselors
As a Certified Breastfeeding Counselor (CBC), you may frequently encounter questions from parents about sleep training. They may wonder whether to use the “cry-it-out” method, or if they should implement a timed breastfeeding schedule. It’s important to provide guidance that supports optimal breastfeeding practices and nurtures the parent-child bond, while considering the developmental needs of […]
Can Stress Impact Breastfeeding? What Certified Breastfeeding Counselors Need to Know
When a new baby arrives, it marks a profound shift in a parent’s life. As a certified breastfeeding counselor (CBC), you’re aware that the lactating parent’s focus shifts from herself to the needs of her baby, often leading to significant lifestyle changes. With these changes, stress is common, and it is important to know, can […]
Virtual Lactation Support as a Certified Breastfeeding Counselor
As a Certified Breastfeeding Counselor (CBC), your primary goal is to provide empathetic, evidence-based support to new and expecting parents. With the rise in telehealth and virtual consultations, many people, including lactation experts, have been able to increase access to their services. Virtual lactation support is a great way to reach and support more families. […]
UK Breastfeeding Mums Not Getting Enough Support – Human Milk Founder Says
As Certified Breastfeeding Counselors (CBC), we are passionate about the life-changing benefits of human milk, and we’re not alone. We’re also not alone in knowing there’s a lack of breastfeeding support. In the heart of Bristol, a unique social enterprise called Human Milk, founded by Claire Tchaikowski, is working to ensure that the advantages of […]
Why Prenatal Breastfeeding Education is Important
As a Certified Breastfeeding Counselor (CBC), your role is to help support families in all stages of lactation. One of the best ways to support parents in all stages is by helping them with prenatal breastfeeding education. Prenatal breastfeeding education is important because it helps parents go into lactation with realistic expectations. We are not […]