The First 365: What does a lactation consultant want all new parents to know? - with Clare from the Womb Rooms, IBCLC

Welcome to The First 365, a Newborn Mini Series brought to you by Beyond the Bump in partnership with Bonds. We are kicking it off by speaking with Clare, an IBCLC, endorsed midwife, mum of three and the face behind The Womb Rooms. We ask Clare what are the top five things we should all know about breastfeeding, lactation and feeding your baby. We discuss…

The basic physiology behind breastfeeding
Supply and demand (and how that can look)
How frequently should we remove milk from the breast?
Does breast or nipple size impact feeding?
Antenatal expressing
Should breastfeeding ever be painful?
Afterbirth pain and breastfeeding
Babies don’t just feed because they are hungry… and that is normal
Why feeding schedules don’t cater to every baby
It doesn’t matter how you feed them, it is how you respond to them
Soft breasts doesn’t mean no milk
Engorgement and supply regulation
Breastfeeding support in the first 6 months
Tips for a good latch
The importance of postpartum support to safekeep breastfeeding
Guilt around feeding our babies
Breastfeeding should never come at the expense of your mental health

Links mentioned:

Head to The Womb Rooms website

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