Posts Tagged ‘breastfeeding’
Day 1 With My Newborn Baby
Blog 1: A Day-by-Day Look at the First Month with Your Newborn We just pulled out of the parking lot with this tiny, perfect little angel. Is the car seat secured properly? I’m not really sure…thank goodness I decided to sit in the backseat next to her so I can watch her closely. She’s so…
Read MoreNyasia’s Top Three Tips for Breastfeeding Success with Michigan Family Doulas
At Michigan Family Doulas, we fully understand that every mother’s breastfeeding journey is unique. Therefore, we are dedicated to offering comprehensive and compassionate lactation support to families. Additionally, one of our esteemed team members, Nyasia, an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), brings her expertise and passion to help you navigate the beautiful yet sometimes challenging…
Read MoreHow to Use Pumped Milk for Better Baby Sleep: The Importance of Tryptophan
We all know about tryptophan—it’s the chemical in turkey that makes us sleepy after we gorge ourselves on Thanksgiving. But did you know that tryptophan is also an essential amino acid that plays a crucial role in our sleep patterns? Let’s dive deeper into what tryptophan is and how it benefits both adults and infants.…
Read MoreYour Guide to Lactation Support: Who Are the Specialists?
When it comes to lactation support, the alphabet soup of certifications can be quite confusing. From IBCLCs to CLCs and CLEs, each type of lactation support specialist brings a unique set of skills and knowledge to the table. Let’s break down these certifications to help you understand who you might be consulting. The IBCLC, or…
Read MoreMeet Maria, IBCLC
Hello! My name is Maria, and I am a Certified Lactation Counselor, Postpartum Doula, former EMT, and IBCLC student. I began working with postpartum families in 2022 after 8 years in the child care field and quickly realized the additional need for infant feeding support. Well-meaning friends and family often provide anecdotes and advice for…
Read MoreThe Unspoken Realities of Breastfeeding: What I Wish I Knew
Breastfeeding, a sometimes beautiful yet almost always challenging journey that many new parents embark on, holds a myriad of unspoken truths. Beyond the serene images of bonding and nourishment lie the untold tales that every parent wishes they knew before stepping into the realm of nursing. 1. Latch Woes: It’s Not as Instinctive as You…
Read MoreOh no! My Baby Won’t Take a Bottle!
You had all these ideas about how you would breast feed your baby for those first few weeks after you brought them home. Your pediatrician had recommended that you wait 3 or 4 weeks before you started bottle feeding, so that your breastfeeding relationship was well established. It’s all going so well! But, you had…
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