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We usually would tell moms to power pump while wat

We usually would tell moms to power pump while watching TV and use the commercial breaks to gauge her time. With today’s streaming services it is hard to tell moms to pump while the commercial is on. Do we even sit through commercials now a days? So how about we NETFLIX and PUMP.
Choose your Favorite 1 hour show
Pump for 20 minutes
Rest for 10 minutes
Pump for 10 minutes
Rest for 10 minutes
Pump for 10 minutes

Power Pumping encourages milk let down and it is one tool of many to boost your supply. Remember you are not pumping for 1 hour straight but taking breaks in between. Do not sacrifice a nursing session for a power pumping session. Don’t be discouraged but celebrate every drop.

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s my baby growing enough? How much weight should t

s my baby growing enough? How much weight should they be gaining? Is it normal for my baby to lose weight? These are all questions that often cross an anxious parent’s mind as they navigate life with a newborn infant. Here are a few growth standards to keep in mind:

It is perfectly normal for your baby to have a 5-7% weight loss in the first 3-4 days after birth. Any weight loss in this time period above 10%, however, should be evaluated by a health professional.

By 10-14 days, the baby should regain their birth weight.

From 0-4 months, a baby should gain 5.5-8.5 ounces per week.

From 4-6 months, a baby should gain 3.25-4.5 ounces per week.

From 6-12 months, a baby should gain 1.75-2.75 ounces per week.

By one year, a typical breastfed baby should weigh about 2.5-3 times their birth weight. At the one-year mark, the baby should also increase their birth length by 50% and head circumference by 33%.

Remember, you are doing the best you can! If your baby is not following these standard trends, first, take a deep breath. Consulting a health professional to evaluate why your baby might not be meeting these growth spurts will help you develop a plan and optimize your infant’s health.

Reference: https://kellymom.com/bf/normal/weight-gain/

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Today is National Dessert Day! What is your favori

Today is National Dessert Day! What is your favorite dessert?

Did you know that breastfed babies enjoy dessert too? They are a lot like us and after dinner, we occasionally will want some dessert to finish our meal.

Breastfed babies may start showing hunger cues shortly after their last feeding, as this is their way of asking for dessert (another breastfeeding session). If they are showing hunger cues after a feeding, there is no need to wait, feed your baby their dessert!

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Happy Friday! #fridaymood #friday #happyfriday #b

Happy Friday!

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f you are pumping at work, here are some tips that

f you are pumping at work, here are some tips that you may find helpful:
1. Have a pump that travels well and is comfortable for you
2. Be familiar with the lactation/pumping room at your workplace
3. Have a back-up plan for storing your milk if there is not a sanitary refrigerator available (A small lunchbox with ice packs work well)
4. Pump at least every 3 hours for 15 minutes on each side.
5. Know that you have a right to pump for your child while at work according to Charlotte’s Law!
If you have any questions or concerns, we are here to help. If you are returning to work soon, call us to schedule a return to work consult so we can customize a plan for you.
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Encouraging words for this Monday. #staypositive

Encouraging words for this Monday.

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Knowing your baby's stomach size is important to k

Knowing your baby's stomach size is important to know so you can determine how much the baby needs to intake in each feeding. Day one the baby stomach is around the size of a cherry. The baby will want to be fed more frequently in small quantities. Day 3 the baby's stomach has grown into a size of a walnut. One week the baby's stomach is the size of an apricot. In one month, the baby's stomach is the size of a large egg. The baby will be fed less frequently and in larger quantities. As your baby grows the intake and frequencies will change. Talk to your healthcare provider or IBCLC (Internationally Board-Certified Lactation Consultant) to know how much and how frequently your baby should be feeding for their age and stomach size.

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Hello October! #october #October2024 #breastfeed

Hello October!

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It's a new Monday. What are your goals for this we

It's a new Monday. What are your goals for this week?

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One of the more common questions we receive is “

One of the more common questions we receive is “what the best position is to breastfeed?”

The answer is whatever position is most comfortable for you and baby. When you position baby, you will want your baby tummy to mummy, turned in towards you. Their ears, shoulders and hips all should be in alignment. The baby should be at the level of the breast. You can use pillows for comfort and support. The baby's head should tilt back slightly so the baby’s chin comes first to the breast. The baby's chin should not touch their chest. You can support the baby’s head by placing your hand in a c-shape on the base of the baby’s neck. Cross-cradle position, football position, cradle position, laid-back position, and side-lying position are common positions. Every breastfeeding dyad has their favorite position. Try them all to find out what works best.

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