Breastfeeding, Podcast, skin-to-skin, TBPodcast
Although about 80% percent of lactating parents start off breastfeeding, by 3 months only about half of them are exclusively breastfeeding. So, what vital information should you know before baby arrives to increase your breastfeeding success? Cindy Leclerc tells us...
Interventions, newborn, Podcast, skin-to-skin, TBPodcast
Although no one plans to have their baby in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, about 10% of newborns will spend some time there. Prematurity is the most common reason, but even some less severe, full term concerns such as respiratory issues, unstable blood sugar,...
Breastfeeding, Podcast, skin-to-skin, TBPodcast
What should you look for in a pump? Is it ever too early to pump? What’s the easiest way to build up your milk stores? What about if you need to increase milk production or are exclusively pumping? How can you make your pumping sessions more effective? Nancy...
Breastfeeding, golden hour, newborn, Podcast, skin-to-skin, TBPodcast
We’ll be talking about why breastfeeding a newborn is different from an older baby. It’s often assumed that breastfeeding will simply work, but most moms report significant problems within the first week. Fortunately, understanding why newborns feed the way they...
Birth Choices, Birth Plan, golden hour, Interventions, Labor & Birth, Podcast, skin-to-skin, TBPodcast
There are critical physiological changes that happen within birthing parent and baby immediately after birth that allow for bonding and a healthy transition from womb to word. What are they, how can they be supported, and how do interventions change the hormonal flow?...
Breastfeeding, newborn, Podcast, skin-to-skin, TBPodcast
It’s estimated that about 3 in 5 babies will show some level of jaundice. Why is it so prevalent, and what are the different types of jaundice? How do you get rid of it? If your child is jaundiced, when should you be worried? How does it affect breastfeeding? Dr. Jack...