Certified Breastfeeding Counselors (CBC) often get a variety of questions. As you support different families, you may have a client with questions about a breastfed baby refusing a bottle. As a CBC, you can help them understand why this might occur, and aid in problem solving. There are many potential reasons for a baby refusing […]
Causes of Painful Breastfeeding
As a Certified Breastfeeding Counselor (CBC), you help clients with typical breastfeeding initiation and ongoing common breastfeeding challenges. If you are a doula, you assist with breastfeeding initiation. As a CBC or doula, you are likely to encounter clients experiencing painful breastfeeding. As non-clinical support, you can provide education, basic problem solving, and refer clients […]
The 5 Best Breastfeeding Positions For Newborns
As Certified Breastfeeding Counselors (CBC), we work with breastfeeding babies and children in all stages. However, we are likely to get the most questions around the newborn stage given it’s the start of a new breastfeeding relationship. Finding the best breastfeeding positions for newborns can be a challenge for new parents. As a CBC, helping […]
Covid-19 Vaccine and Breastfeeding
As Certified Breastfeeding Counselors (CBC) it is important to remember we cannot provide medical advice. However, we can provide information, resources, and refer to the appropriate professionals when asked questions. Many clients ask their CBC for information about breastfeeding and illness, medications, etc. Given the times, questions about the Covid-19 vaccine and breastfeeding are common. […]
What To Eat While Breastfeeding
In short, you clients can eat pretty much anything they desire while breastfeeding. However, there are some nutrient dense foods which are great for postpartum healing and feeling good during lactation. After all, if their body isn’t getting enough nutrients while breastfeeding, it will use up her stores making her feel not so great. Sure, […]
Breastfeeding Diet – Nutrition, Dieting, and More
As a Certified Breastfeeding Counselor (CBC), you will be frequently asked about a breastfeeding diet. There is not a specific breastfeeding diet, though many erroneously believe there is one. There is some excellent evidence, and also a lot of myths about breastfeeding nutrition and dieting while breastfeeding. As a CBC, you cannot give direct nutrition […]