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 […]
Cluster Feeding And Newborns – Why It’s Normal
As a certified breastfeeding counselor (CBC), some of the most common questions you will get will relate to frequent feeds. Frequent feeding is often referred to as cluster feeding. While it often feels overwhelming and like something is wrong, it can be a very normal feeding pattern for a newborn. As a CBC, you are […]
State Launches Breastfeeding Friendly Child Care Designation Initiative
In the US, many return to work while still breastfeeding. This means many breastfeeding infants are cared for in day cares, with sitters, and other child care settings. In response to this, West Virginia launched a breastfeeding friendly child care designation initiative. According to the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), initiative […]
Breast Milk Storage Guidelines
As lactation professionals, breast milk storage guideline questions is something you will frequently navigate. Many new parents opt to pump at least occasionally, many return to work, and some will even use donor milk. Regardless of how your clients feed their baby, you are likely to be asked about human milk storage guidelines. These guidelines […]
The Importance of Earning Your Certified Breastfeeding Counselor (CBC) Certificate
Earning your CBC certificate shows your clients that you are committed to your profession and committed to supporting them. It means you value evidenced based information and professional support. You may be surprised to know that the lactation profession is not regulated. In other words, there are no universal standards that every lactation professional needs […]