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Today we celebrate Mrs. Sharon's Birthday! She is

Today we celebrate Mrs. Sharon's Birthday! She is the founder of Lactation Consultants of Atlanta and has helped many families with breastfeeding. Please join us in wishing her a Happy Birthday.

What is tandem feeding? Tandem feeding is when you

What is tandem feeding? Tandem feeding is when you decide to continue breastfeeding an older sibling, while also breastfeeding a newborn baby. Your body will still produce colostrum (first milk) for your newborn. It is ok for the older sibling to breastfeed, as long as the newborn is breastfeeding 8-12 times a day.

Benefits of tandem feeding:

-Your breastmilk contains the nutrition that both of your children need to grow. Even toddlers and older children also benefit from the immunological properties of breastmilk.

-Breastfeeding both children can help ease engorgement.

-Breastfeeding the older sibling can help protect your breastmilk supply if the newborn is not feeding effectively.

-It can help the siblings bond and help make the transition of the new baby easier for the toddler.

If you have questions about tandem feeding, please reach out to an IBCLC (International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant). We would love to help answer your questions.

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We love to hear how we are doing from our patients

We love to hear how we are doing from our patients.

Why is nutrition important? Nutrition is important

Why is nutrition important? Nutrition is important for people in general. Eating a healthy and balanced diet should be something we all strive for, but for a mother who is lactating it is crucial. Taking in the nutrients she needs to maintain herself as well as baby can be overwhelming, but it is easier than you think. It is recommended that only 500 more calories a day are needed for a well-nourished breastfeeding mother. By adding a bit more per serving/or more food or even adding meals in between can give the mother the extra calories they need.

You may find it helpful to have a place for snacks and water within reach while breastfeeding. Some breastfeeding mothers find it helpful to get the extra calories in by drinking protein shakes.

By maintaining a good healthy diet, mother and baby will be healthier and happier throughout their breastfeeding journey.

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Colostrum Benefits Helps your baby build a stron

Colostrum Benefits

Helps your baby build a strong immune system

Creates a tough coating on your baby’s tummy to protect it from germs

It helps your baby go to the bathroom and get rid of the first poops which is a sticky black-like substance called meconium

Can prevent jaundice which is a yellowing of the skin and can be very dangerous

Gives your baby’s brain, eyes and heart the right blend of nutrients to grow.

Contains the complete nutrients your baby needs in the early days such as protein, salts, fats, and vitamins.

It’s easy to digest.

It’s the perfect food for your newborn.

Helps to keep baby’s blood sugar levels normal.

If you have questions about colostrum, baby’s first food, or getting your baby off to a better start, we offer prenatal consultations and classes. You can sign up at www.breastfeedingatlanta.com

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La Leche League, International. Colostrum: General.

https://www.llli.org/breastfeeding-info/colostrum-general/

Pee’s and Poo’s: What to expect in the first w

Pee’s and Poo’s: What to expect in the first week of life.

The first week of life for your newborn can be hectic for both baby and parents. However, it is very important to keep an eye on your little one’s pees and poos.

Day 1
Your baby should have at least one wet diaper and one meconium diaper.

Day 2-3
As your baby nurses, his/her stool and urine should increase. Your baby should have at least two wet and dirty diapers on day two and three wet and dirty diapers on day three.

Day 4-7 and onward
Your baby will have roughly 4+ bowel movements and 4+ wet diapers every 24 hours. By day 5 the bowel movements of a breastfed baby should turn to yellow and seedy. You can count a bowel movement if it is the size of a quarter or larger. The urine output should be pale and mild smelling.

If you notice that your baby is having a low output, you should contact their pediatrician and an IBCLC. An IBCLC will work with you to see if there are any feeding issues that would be causing the low output.

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Happy Independence Day from all of us at Lactation

Happy Independence Day from all of us at Lactation Consultants of Atlanta!

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Lactation Consultants of Atlanta has been providin

Lactation Consultants of Atlanta has been providing personal and professional lactation services for over 30 years.

At Lactation Consultants of Atlanta, we are dedicated to helping nursing families meet their breastfeeding goals anywhere in their journey. Our mission is to promote, protect, and support breastfeeding by providing lactation services, care, support, and education. We strive to treat our patients like family.

Job Description:

Lactation Consultants of Atlanta is looking for an experienced IBCLC that would be available to be on-call/open for bookings (PRN) 2 weekdays per week and 2-4 weekends each month.

This would be a contracted position. The duties of the IBCLC would include providing comprehensive lactation consultant services through counseling, teaching, and assisting breastfeeding dyads with breastfeeding problems in their home, our office or virtually. You will be required to maintain your personal booking page, complete patient chart, and return promptly, other duties as discussed during interview process.

IBCLC-Required; RN-Not Required
Pay based on experience

Please send your resume or any questions to ibclc@breastfeedingatlanta.com

Beginning a feeding with an alert baby is the idea

Beginning a feeding with an alert baby is the idea everyone envisions when thinking of breastfeeding, but sometimes that is not the case. If baby is sleepier when it is time for them to eat, rousing them into a more alert state is helpful. Here are some tips and tricks that could help you be more successful when waking your baby:

-Un-swaddle the baby if wrapped in a blanket.

-Undress the baby.

-Lay the baby down on a flat surface and gently roll side to side.

-Use a light stroking touch

-Sit the baby up.

-Talk to the baby in an animated voice.

-Play some lively music.

Allowing the baby to become more awake before a feeding will help you to be more successful in beginning the feeding process. If your baby is sleepy and falls asleep during a feeding, you can try these tricks to help wake them up:

-Tickle the baby’s feet

-Use a cold wet washcloth on baby’s back

-Change baby’s diaper

-Burping your baby

If you notice that your baby is very sleepy and has an ineffective feeding, please seek out help from an IBCLC. You can schedule with us at www.breastfeedingatlanta.com

Do you have any tips or tricks that weren’t mentioned here?

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Finger Feeding The main purpose for using the fi

Finger Feeding

The main purpose for using the finger feeding technique is to prepare the baby to take the breast and is used when the baby is reluctant or refuses to latch on, or you are encountering other issues where finger feeding may be of help.

Finger feeding may be used if:

-The baby refuses the breast or is too sleepy at the breast to successfully breastfeed.

-The baby does not seem to be able to latch onto the breast properly.

-You are experiencing nipple discomfort when breastfeeding baby. This may allow your nipples to heal without having to use an artificial nipple.

-You are suck training your baby to improve tongue function.

-Finger feeding is also a technique that dads can use if they want to help with feeding.

If you feel that you or your baby would benefit from finger feeding, please schedule a consult with an IBCLC to develop a personalized plan and to ensure that finger feeding is what is best for you and your baby. We would be happy to answer any questions.

Schedule an appointment today by visiting

https://breastfeedingatlanta.com/lactation-consultant-visit/ .

Resource: “Finger Feeding and Cup Feeding.” International Breastfeeding Centre, ibconline.ca/information-sheets/finger-and-cup-feeding/.

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