Angela Cleary, IBCLC Pregnancy Pregnancy is often a time focused on your baby’s in utero growth and development and preparing for childbirth, but it is also a critical time to learn about lactation. It is recommend to take a lactation class during the early weeks of your 3rd trimester as a way to prepare forContinue reading “Breast Health During Pregnancy”
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Nurturing Art and Science
Allyson Wessells, PT, IBCLC Breastfeeding is an art, however, in our contemporary society contributing to evidence that informs the service to sustain this art is imperative. At Nurture, our International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC) strive to provide evidence-based care, which requires a balance of ever evolving research, clinical skills, and patient values.1 We areContinue reading “Nurturing Art and Science”
Expectations and Lactation Continuity of Care
June Myers, IBCLC Breastfeeding in our modern context is a personal choice. But what is not well promoted is that it is a biological extension of pregnancy and birthing that requires just as much or more support for those who choose to breastfeed. This support is vital, not just in the hospital, but well beyondContinue reading “Expectations and Lactation Continuity of Care”
Zooming in on Tongue Tie with Focus on Whole Body Function
Allyson Wessells, PT, IBCLC Tongue tie (aka, ankyloglossia, oral restriction) has been in the news lately but is something we have been assessing, addressing and learning about for years as practicing International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) at Nurture. Some families that seek our care want to know if there are oral restrictions present withContinue reading “Zooming in on Tongue Tie with Focus on Whole Body Function”
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?”