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I just made a new instagram page, let me know what you think!
Follow my page for info on infant development, feeding, and lactation. Here are some topics I will be covering: how to feed a newborn, how to know if your baby is getting enough milk, breastmilk storage, how to get a deep latch, breastfeeding tips for new moms, tongue tie and more!
Bottle Feeding your Breastfed Baby: Paced feeding, newborn feeding, bottle nipples, bottle feeding tips (2024)
Are you looking for a newborn bottle specialist in charleston, SC. Do you want to know what the best bottles are for your breastfeeding baby? Are you struggling formula feeding your newborn?Are you having trouble finding the right bottle for your baby? Are feeds taking a long time or is your breastfed baby having trouble figuring out how effectively feed off a bottle? If your baby has a tongue tie or oral motor dysfunction bottle-feeding could be a challenge.
Some babies who have been exclusively breastfed have a hard time learning the mechanics of bottle-feeding. If you are going back to work, it’s important to introduce bottles ahead of time, to ease the transition. I usually recommend introducing a bottle around 3-4 weeks.
What I can help with
I’m a pediatric occupational therapist and a Certified Lactation Counselor and I specialize in infants. I offer developmental, feeding, and lactation support.
It's common to not know what OT's do, because there are so many different specialties within our profession. I thought it would help to breakdown the services I offer in a series of posts.
What causes painful breastfeeding?
Painful breastfeeding. Here are some potential causes, shallow latch, tongue tie, high palate, recessed jaw, and oral motor dysfunction. If your baby shows any signs of these it’s important to get help.
Breastfeeding Newborn Tips - Latch and Positioning (2024)
Have you ever struggled with painful breastfeeding? Getting a good latch is the first place to start with fixing painful feeds. Here are some indicators of what a good latch looks like!
New Lactation Office in North Mount Pleasant
Nurture & Nourish Services is expanding with a new office in North Mount Pleasant. Check out our convenient location and expert lactation support and infant craniosacral therapy. Whether you're seeking breastfeeding assistance, infant therapy, or specialized care, our dedicated team is here to help. Experience personalized support in a comfortable setting. Book your appointment today and take the first step towards nurturing your baby's health and well-being.
Did you know that you might be pumping with the wrong sized flanges?
Here is a throwback of me taking a phenomenal course on flange sizing. A lot of people don’t know they are using the wrong sized flanges for pumping. This is important, because if you aren’t using the correct size for you…you aren’t pumping as effectively or as efficiently as you could be.
This is especially important if you have a lower milk supply, like I did. It’s also so important if you are going back to work and need to keep your supply up. If you are pumping with the flanges that came with your pump, there is a high chance they are not the right size for you. Most moms actually pump better with a smaller flange fit. If you have questions about pumping or are not happy with your milk output, consider reaching out for help. I offer individualized flange sizing to make sure that you are pumping efficiently, effectively and comfortably!
Celebrating World Breastfeeding week!
Happy World Breastfeeding Week! I just wanted to share an article about it!
Becoming a lactation consultant…
Well the day has finally come! I registered to take the boards to become a lactation consultant. The education and the work to get here has been a labor of love and I'm so grateful to finally be approaching the finish line of this long term goal. Follow my page to learn more about lactation, infant feeding, craniosacral therapy, and tongue tie. I offer services to the Mount Pleasant and Charleston, SC area.