Rock Your Breastfeeding!

Written By Alyssa Chacon Novoa

Let me start by saying you are amazing individual! Heck you’re an amazing mother! You have chosen to nurse your baby! It takes a special women to nurse and nurture her baby. I’m sure you will notice nursing is a craft that you learn to perfect over time. If your a new mom thinking of nursing take notes. Breast milk supply can be low due to many factors such as;

  • Sleep

  • Environment

  • Ineffective latch

  • Hydration

  • Herbal supplements

  • Over the counter medication and or prescribed

  • Stress

  • Prolonged feeding breaks

If your a new mom with a newborn that is having problems latching, a newborn with a cleft lip, or perhaps just a mom with flat/ inverted nipples. Let me inform you, you are not alone!! Most cities have lactation specialist in communities waiting to assist you in your time of need. Many make the mistake and go to their child’s pediatrician who has only had a hand full of training about breastfeeding therefore your often are told to give your child formula to supplement your milk. Wait before you give in and check out these resources to your Lactation Fairy!

Resources:

  • La Leche League: Helps women worldwide with breastfeeding support

    https://www.llli.org/about/

  • Milky Mama: offers breastfeeding products and lactation consults

    https://milky-mama.com/

  • Your local WIC (Women, Infant and Children) office: Offers free lactation services to qualifying parents

  • Healthy Lactation Start: Offers support and encouragement for breastfeeding mommies.

    http://www.healthystartlactation.com/

Alyssa Chacon Novoa