Some years ago, a parent left “business” cards at a La Leche League meeting I was leading, each simply stating: “Thank you for nursing in public. You make it easier for other mommies to do the same. You are setting an amazing example!” These cards sat stacked in a box meeting after meeting. One day,Continue reading “Thanks for Breastfeeding in Public!”
Category Archives: Maternal Health
The Continuum of Breastfeeding Care
Allyson Wessells, PT, IBCLC I often think about continuums. They are everywhere with many of us falling somewhere in the middle most of the time. There are two breastfeeding continuums that come to mind. First, the desire to breastfeed. For some this is strong and it is going to happen regardless of even the toughest of circumstances in whatever form possible: exclusiveContinue reading “The Continuum of Breastfeeding Care”
Breastfeeding and Working: Maintaining Supply, Connection and Energy
It is Labor Day in the United States! What better day to talk about working and breastfeeding? We know many are laboring in various ways at home, at workplaces, on the road, in the air, during the day, through the night and we salute you! And, we know that paid leave laws need to beContinue reading “Breastfeeding and Working: Maintaining Supply, Connection and Energy”
Breastfeeding Basics
Allyson Wessells, PT, IBCLC Breastfeeding is a developmental milestone that optimizes the health of baby, mother and the environment. Understanding why a baby breastfeeds, knowing how to be prepared to get breastfeeding started, and being familiar with signs that milk supply and baby’s growth are plentiful help minimize challenges that may occur with this naturalContinue reading “Breastfeeding Basics”