What is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)? A healthcare professional who specializes in the clinical management of human lactation and breastfeeding. An IBCLC is certified by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners, which is considered the “gold standard” in the field. This certification requires rigorous education, hands on training, and re-certification everyContinue reading “FAQ”
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What is Craniosacral Therapy for Infants?
Allyson Wessells, PT, MPT, IBCLC What is Craniosacral Therapy (CST)? Craniosacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle, hands-on on therapy guided by touch and intention. CST can optimize space and cerebrospinal fluid circulation within the cranium and throughout our spine where our nervous system is originating and directing our bodies to move. It has origins inContinue reading “What is Craniosacral Therapy for Infants?”
Reflections on Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Allyson Wessells, PT, MPT, IBCLC Breast Function: Breast Cancer Awareness Month continues to be important for awareness of the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women in the United States. Understanding the function of the breast and its relation to disease prevention is equally important. The breast can be considered an organ of the immune systemContinue reading “Reflections on Breast Cancer Awareness Month”
Making Milk & Accessing Human Milk
Caring for an infant can be stressful at times, but the recent formula shortage has really amplified all the normal infant feeding stressors. We see you all struggling with the extra pressure to make milk or know where you’ll find the formula your baby tolerates best. Here are some tips for making milk and accessingContinue reading “Making Milk & Accessing Human Milk”
Welcome, Lisa!
Nurture is excited to grow our team by bringing on Lisa Sheer as a contractor! Lisa is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). She has a background working with WIC and private practice as the owner of Latching On. She serves Coshocton, Muskingum, Licking, Knox, Guernsey, Holmes, and Tuscarawas Counties. We are excited toContinue reading “Welcome, Lisa!”