MA, IBCLC, RLC, CLC, CPD, MCH
Mary Miller received her degrees in Interpersonal Communications and Maternal Health and Lactation and founded the Breastfeeding Support Center of WNY in Buffalo, New York. She has 20 years of experience as a lactation specialist. She’s currently a doctoral candidate and is continuing specialized study and fieldwork in the field of human lactation and oral restrictions, including but not limited to tongue-tie, with a focus on public policy. Mary offers ongoing education opportunities for medical professionals and laypeople in tethered oral tissues management, postpartum doula training and advanced breastfeeding care. She lives with her two children, loving partner, and three cats.
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Laid-back breastfeeding, also referred to as biological nurturing, is a reclined breastfeeding position. This feeding method reportedly stimulates babies\' innate feeding reflexes, which could help them latch accurately. Most women feel that laid-back nursing is an ideal posture while breastfeeding, and this position might help babies who might have latching difficulties. Additionally, you may attempt varied feeding positions to discover the one most comfortable for you and your baby. Explore more about the advantages, different approaches, and tips for laid-back breastfeeding in this post. [mj-toc] Benefits Of Laid-back Breastfeeding Babies can express their instinctive feeding behavior in a laid-back feeding position since their mother's body supports them. The benefits of laid-back breastfeeding could include the following (1). Feeding reflexes of a baby are released during this position. Learn breastfeeding together; this position helps newborns and mothers become comfortable with breastfeeding gradually. It helps increase the production of nurturing hormones, such as oxytocin, in both mother and baby to enhance bonding....
Most mothers may look for ways to dry up breast milk due to excess milk production and less need for breast milk after weaning the baby. Though breast milk can be fed to babies for up to two years, some mothers may consider stopping it before the breast milk is dried up due to personal or medical reasons. Early drying up is recommended if there are any health issues related to breastfeeding in the mother or baby. Cessation of feeding or pumping can lead to breast engorgement and [simple_tooltip text="mastitis" tooltip="An infection of the breast tissue leading to swelling, redness, warmth, pain, and extreme sensitivity." ] in nursing moms. Hence, it is recommended to dry up breast milk as per a lactation consultant\'s recommendations. Read on to know the reasons to dry up breast milk, the ways to do it, and the risks involved in this process. [mj-toc] Why Might A Mother Dry Up Breast Milk? A breastfeeding mother may...
Most 12-month-olds are ready to move to whole cow milk, but it should not completely replace formula. So when do babies stop drinking formula? Many parents consider switching from formula to whole cow milk when their child reaches the age of a year. It\'s best to make the shift gradually. It's also vital to understand how to shift to whole cow milk the right way. During this time, you can assist your baby in various ways. Read on to learn when most babies will stop drinking formula and what you can do to help them. [mj-toc]When To Stop Formula And Start Milk For Babies? There are no set rules as to when a formula-fed baby should stop drinking it. Most experts recommend gradual weaning between 12 and 18 months (1). As the weaning begins, infants aged 12 months and older may consume whole cow milk (2). [MJ_RELATED_LINKS href="https://www.momjunction.com/articles/introduce-cows-milk-childs-diet_0074148/" title="Cow Milk For Babies: Right Age, Benefits And Side Effects"] According to...