If Breastfeeding Moms Wrote Letters to Santa
Breast Feeding
PART I: What is an IBCLC & Why Do You Need One?
What is an IBCLC, anyway?
If you’re new to breastfeeding lingo, IBCLC stands for International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. An IBCLC specializes in the clinical management of breastfeeding. They do this by helping to establish and sustain breastfeeding. In short - they are the breastfeeding experts.
Breastfeeding Mom Lingo: The Ultimate Cheat Sheet
Breastfeeding jargon...it can be a little overwhelming and a lot bit confusing if you're new to this. To help you out, we've compiled the most common and most noteworthy abbreviations and terms related to breastfeeding. So keep reading and take note!
Breastfeeding Hurdles: Tongue Ties
A tongue tie is a tight or shortened lingual frenulum, which is the membrane that runs centrally from the underside of the tongue to the lower part of the mouth.
When this membrane is too short or too tight, it restricts movement of the tongue. The degree of severity can vary, based on how much of the tongue is restricted.
Keep reading to find out the signs and what to do about it!
Breastmilk Storage Hacks
Pumping moms know that pumped breastmilk takes up a significant amount of refrigerator and freezer space. While all of the extra milk is a huge win (yay!) you don't want to only have space for milk (I mean, where would you store your Moosetracks ice cream?!)
Kind of kidding, but the space issue is a real issue. And not only that, but your breastmilk needs to be easily accessible and organized so that it can serve its purpose.