Kirsten Haroldson, RN, IBCLC

do you have pain in the breasts or does it radiate from the nipples? any kind of shooting or burning pain? just thinking of ruling out yeast…

Sylvia – I just submitted an article on forceful letdown. if the photo isn’t appropriate (nipple view), there was another I was contemplating, so let me know.
Thanks!

Birth control can affect milk sippy, more in some than others. While birth control is important, try asking for a low estrogen pill. The ideas mentioned so far are great. Try these and you can also add herbal supplements, such as lactation blend or more milk plus.

Also, keep an eye on babys growth for adequate intake and good outputs,…[Read more]

Birth control can affect milk supply, more in some than others. While birth control is important, try asking for a low estrogen pill. The ideas mentioned so far are great. Try these and you can also add herbal supplements, such as lactation blend or more milk plus.

Also, keep an eye on babys growth for adequate intake and good outputs,…[Read more]

There is also a great presciption you can ask your OB to call into a compounding pharmacy. It’s called Jack Newmans all purpose nipple ointment. You can use it 3-4 times a day, only gently dabbing it off before feeding. You can make it on your own if unable to get a prescription. It’s basically a mix of triple antibiotic ointment, hydrocortisone…[Read more]

Yes I also believe compressions are instinctual and definitely benefit babies transfer, especially with sleepy or jaundiced babies. It is important to teach effective compressions and when they are needed, specifically emphasizing the need to be gentle and not bruise the breasts. I do believe people can get carried away with it and cause some…[Read more]

Sounds like maybe she is experiencing something else that is bothering her with eating solids and nursing seems to be comforting her. Has she been sick recently? How about teething, especially molars?any changes in her usual routine? If she has been doing well with solids and is acting herself,let it beans just keep nursing her to keep her…[Read more]

This sounds like it may be a few things. first, with the over supply, moms can have a fast let down. Does he nurse before every bottle feed? He may get an initial burst of forceful milk and be unhappy about this. he can also get more gas due to the increased air from the flow and any popping off because he cannot handle it. if this is the case,…[Read more]

Ashlee~

First, cracked nipples need to figured out at the root cause. Most likely it is the cause of shallow latch. Working with someone to ensure you are getting the deepest best latch you can at each feed will heal and prevent these. using your own breast milk works wonders, along with air drying. using a triple antibiotic ointment also helps.…[Read more]