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Mastering Hand Expression: A Guide for New Parents

Welcoming a newborn can be overwhelming, but mastering hand expression can ease the breastfeeding journey. Hand expression allows you to extract milk using your hands, offering convenience and relief from engorgement. Interested in learning more about how to navigate hand expression? Click here to learn more.

OUCH - cracked and damaged nipples. Help!

Cracked, bleeding, sore nipples? OUCH. Click here to learn more about what's causing the soreness, redness, cracks and bleeding as well as ways to prevent and treat them! Don't suffer in silence, I'm here and would love to help!

Different Breastfeeding Positions - what works best for you?

Cradle hold? Football hold? Koala hold? Are we talking about sports or what? Navigating what breastfeeding position works best for you can be so challenging - read more to find out what the pros and cons are for each position. If interested in a more hands-on approach to determining what works, reach out and I would be happy to help!

Using a Lactation Aid (aka Supplemental Nursing System)

You really (REALLY) want to be able to breastfeed and you've just been told that you need to supplement (weight loss, jaundice, low blood sugars, low milk supply, etc) and you're worried about your newborn preferring formula and/or bottles, nipple confusion. Read more about a supplemental nursing system, also known as a lactation aid - this tool supports your desire to breastfeed while also meeting the needs for extra nutrition. Click here to find out how a lactation aid might be the tool you didn't know was missing from your toolbox!

Colostrum, aka LIQUID GOLD - what's the big deal?

Wondering what's so special about colostrum? Wondering why it's called, liquid gold? Colostrum is packed with essential nutrients, antibodies, and growth factors that boost immunity, aid digestion, and promote healthy bonding. A lactation consultant can support new mothers by offering personalized guidance, troubleshooting breastfeeding issues, and ensuring a successful breastfeeding journey. Click here to find out more about why there's so much hype around this liquid gold.

A Guide to Donating Breast Milk in Ontario: Share the Nourishment

Donating breast milk in Ontario helps support infants, especially preterm or sick babies. To donate, ensure you're healthy and not taking problematic medications. Contact a local milk bank, like The Ottawa Hospital Milk Bank, or regional programs for guidelines. You'll undergo health screening and follow specific milk handling procedures. Your donation improves health outcomes for vulnerable babies and offers personal fulfillment. Reach out to a milk bank to start the process and share the gift of nourishment.

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