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Breastfeeding 1-2-3

April 6th, 2008

Breastfeeding Basics: Checklist for a Good Breastfeeding Latch

A good latch is the key to breastfeeding success. It minimizes discomfort and maximizes the transfer of breast milk. So how do you know whether or not you’re doing it right? Go down the checklist:
__ In the cradle or cross-cradle positions, the baby should be resting on his side, his tummy facing your tummy, shoulder […]

By Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor -- 3 comments

August 19th, 2007

Outgrowing Pain with Breastfeeding

The discussion about toughening up the nipples for breastfeeding sparked an interesting comment from Dawn Martin:
“Some tenderness…” Right…. I can’t tell you how much Lanolin I used each time (I’m nursing my second now) and it STILL hurt like hell in the beginning. I am quite sensitive to pain. What would have been helpful with […]

By Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor -- 5 comments