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The most common question I hear as an IBCLC is “how often should I feel my baby?” The second most common question is, “ how long do I let my baby feed?” While there are times when a baby might be sleepy and need to be woken up to feed, generally you want to breastfeed on demand. That means tuning in to their hunger cues like rooting, bringing their hand to their mouth, looking side to side, and as a very late cue—crying. In the early days after birth babies need to be constantly at the breast to establish proper feeding mechanics and help bring in a full milk supply. Just because your baby is not drinking milk at the end of a feeding doesn’t mean you should unlatch them. Non nutritive sucking is crucial for cognitive development and bonding, but it also tells the breasts that are now empty that there is a demand for more milk and they need to make more! As babies get older and have growth spurts or are teething, they may shift their routines. Trust that your baby is hungry when they ask to eat. Don’t listen to well-meaning family that thinks baby is just “needy”. Your baby 100% knows if they need to nurse or not. And you are the expert on you baby!
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Tummy time is essential for babies! It's even better if you can incorporate some observed tummy sleeping. Tummy time and tummy sleeping promote forward jaw growth and an open airway which is essential to good latching and normal breathing. Not to mention all the neurological development and overall bodily strength that is beneficial!

Engorgement is usually a temporary thing that happens in the first week after giving birth.

If it’s happening beyond that time period, see an IBCLC right away!

Engorgement can be exacerbated by IV fluids administered during labor so consuming diuretic foods like cucumber and watermelon are very helpful.

Also cool compresses, not wearing a bra, and therapeutic breast massage are great comfort measures.

Lastly, make sure your baby is actually drinking well at the breast. so many times I’ve seen prolonged enforcement due to poor feeding, then the milk stays in the breast leading to pain, risking plugged ducts + mastitis, and ultimately lowered milk production.

Do you know what a good latch looks like?
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There’s 3 key components:
1️⃣ Baby’s mouth is WIDE open
2️⃣ The corner of baby’s mouth it touching your breast
3️⃣ Chin and cheeks are touching your breast

With all three things in place, your baby should have a nice deep latch and be swallowing well!

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Did you know that breastfeeding is a postural event?
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For you and your baby. ⠀⠀
Breastfeeding works best when your shoulders are open and relaxed, your baby is laying into you, and you are looking into each other’s eyes. ⠀⠀
This brings comfort and leverages your infants reflexes to make feeding much less effort. ⠀⠀
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Holistic Lactation

4203 East Indian School Road, Suite 210,

Phoenix, AZ, 85018,

United States

(602) 842-2863

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Tue 9am to 5pm

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Thu 9am to 5pm

Fri 9am to 5pm

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Holistic Lactation provides perinatal support, care and education in these areas: in-office and in-home lactation consultations, bottle feeding education, tongue tie and lip tie, frenectomy, holistic parenting, infant sleep, food allergy/intolerance, pumping, return to work, starting solids and more. We serve families all over the greater Phoenix area including Scottsdale, North Scottsdale, Gainey Ranch, McCormick Ranch, McDowell Mountain Ranch, Troon North, Pinnacle Peak, Paradise Valley, Camelback East, Tempe, Mesa, Power Ranch, Guadalupe, Maryvale, Arcadia, Biltmore, Old Town Scottsdale, Encanto, Downtown Phoenix, Desert Ridge, Deer Valley, Moon Valley, North Phoenix, East Valley, West Valley, South Phoenix, Gilbert, Higley, Chandler, Apache Junction, Queen Creek, San Tan Valley, Fountain Hills, Arrowhead, Glendale, Laveen, El Mirage, Peoria, Surprise, Avondale, Buckeye, Tolleson, South Mountain, Ahwatukee, Maricopa, Litchfield Park, Goodyear, Waddell, Carefree, Cave Creek, Anthem. Travel fee may apply for house calls.