As a Certified Breastfeeding Counselor (CBC), it’s essential to stay informed about practices that optimize milk expression. Double pumping—simultaneously expressing milk from both breasts—offers several benefits over single pumping. With more parents opting to express milk, you are likely to have parents ask you what pump they need. Helping them understand the benefits of a […]
5 Important Breastfeeding Benefits For Lactating Parents
As a Certified Breastfeeding Counselor, you are likely keenly aware of breastfeeding benefits for lactating parents. However, it is always helpful to be reminded of why our work is so important. While breastfeeding is natural, it can take quite a bit of work and a lot of commitment. When we understand why it is worth […]
Iron Deficient Anemia and Milk Supply – What CBCs Need to Know
As a Certified Breastfeeding Counselor, you support clients throughout their breastfeeding journey. A common concern many breastfeeding parents have is milk supply. As a CBC, we do not diagnose, treat, or provide direct medical advice. However, we do help parents problem solve. It is not uncommon for parents to ask about anemia and milk supply. […]
Breastfeeding to Sleep – Why You Can Encourage Clients It’s Okay
As a Certified Breastfeeding Counselor (CBC), you will be asked about all things breastfeeding and babies. Many parents find breastfeeding to sleep works great, but they hear it’s a “bad habit” and they need to avoid doing it. As a CBC familiar with typical breastfeeding physiology, you can encourage parents that if they want to […]
Tips To Prevent Mastitis – Quick Reminders For Certified Breastfeeding Counselors
As a Certified Breastfeeding Counselor, you do not diagnose or treat anything, including mastitis. However, it is within your scope of practice to provide general education. This includes providing evidence-based information about how to prevent mastitis. It was once thought that bacterial infections were the most common reason for mastitis. However, we now know that […]
How Breastfeeding Reduces Infections – What Breastfeeding Counselors Should Know
As Certified Breastfeeding Counselors (CBC), we spend a lot of time educating families about breastfeeding. We often talk about the benefits of breastfeeding. Understanding how breastfeeding reduces infections is vital for helping parents understand the benefits of breastfeeding. It is important to note that breastfeeding is the physiological normal way to feed infants following birth. […]