By Nancy Mohrbacher, IBCLC, FILCA
Fan Question:
“I have a baby girl who is almost 6 months and was EBF(Exclusively Breastfed). Her MD wanted me to try formula 1-2x/wk & baby food 1x/day because of her acid reflux. My baby now eats every hour at night, going back and forth on the boob acting like she wants it. But she cries when she’s on then takes herself off. How do I know if she’s trying to wean? I want to nurse as long as I can.” [Read more…]
By Nancy Mohrbacher, IBCLC, FILCA
Fan Question:
“I need help with low milk supply. Ten days ago I had the flu and was dehydrated. To recover my supply, I’m 1) nursing & pumping a lot, 2) drinking lots of water and mother’s milk tea, 3) taking fenugreek 3x/day, 4) mixing flax meal into my food. It’s helping, but my supply still seems lower than usual. Any suggestions?” [Read more…]
Placenta floating in the birth pool minutes after birth.
The most frequently asked question since the birth of my second son, Exley, has been about the encapsulation of my placenta. I was one of those people who was thoroughly disgusted by the prospect of consuming a placenta. [Read more…]
We knew we wanted a homebirth before I even got pregnant. Jack’s birth experience and our journey into parenting left us wanting a different experience the second time. [Read more…]
By Nancy Mohrbacher, IBCLC, FILCA
Fan Question:
“My daughter is 20 months and I want to wean. She nurses through the night, several times a day, and I just feel like it’s time. How should I do this so I don’t upset her and it’s a smooth transition?” [Read more…]
One of things that initially stood between me and a homebirth was how difficult everything seemed. How in the world did you get one of those pools? How did you fill it? How did you empty it? I am a very detail-oriented person and it just seemed overwhelming to me. Like I wasn’t smart enough to figure it out. Like the people who do figure it out are better than me and I was not homebirth material. [Read more…]
by Badass Sumiko
Well… I’m finally getting around to it, er rather, my milk came in which is helping both babies sleep a bit better so I can have a moment to focus.
I had a baby last Thursday, which also happens to be hubbies birthday… probably not going to be able to top this years gift! [Read more…]
