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Preventing Gestational Diabetes
January 19, 2022
Women

Preventing Gestational Diabetes

Pregnancy & Weight Finding out you are pregnant is such an exciting time! Knowing you are now caring for not just yourself, but your baby too, is a great motivator to help you eat healthy and stay active. The thing is, sometimes pregnancy can make this hard to do. When you’re pregnant, your appetite and […]

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Breastfeeding Transitions
January 5, 2022
Women

Breastfeeding Transitions

As a breastfeeding mom, you’ll learn that sometimes your baby changes their usual way of nursing. During these transition times, you may not feel as confident about providing your baby with what they need. However, there is no need to worry. Healthy babies with good breastfeeding skills take as much milk as they need, when […]

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Fast Meals for New Moms (w/Bonus Recipe)
December 8, 2021
Women

Fast Meals for New Moms (w/Bonus Recipe)

At the end of a long day, the last thing you want to do is spend hours in the kitchen cooking dinner. With a little planning, a quick and healthy dinner is possible, even on the busiest days. Avoid the drive-thru with these easy ideas. Your family, waistline and wallet will thank you! Plan Ahead. […]

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Happy Confident Mommy
October 13, 2021
Women

Happy Confident Mommy

From the moment you find out you are pregnant, you know life will never be the same. Your mom, friends and family members will give you loads of advice about how to parent — from breastfeeding to sleep training. Once the baby comes, you are filled with both joy and fear about the journey that […]

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Pregnant? Here’s What To Eat
September 1, 2021
Women

Pregnant? Here’s What To Eat

Eating for pregnancy may seem complicated — so many nutrients to squeeze in! And, you don’t want to gain too much weight…or spend too much money on food! Wouldn’t it be great if someone wrote a menu for you so you’d know what to eat each day? Well, we did the work for you in […]

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Breastfeeding is Best for Baby and Mom
August 4, 2021
Women

Breastfeeding is Best for Baby and Mom

You’ve probably heard that breastfeeding is best for your baby but did you know it’s best for you too?! It’s true! Breastfeeding offers benefits for children and mothers that cannot be matched by any other form of feeding. The rewards of breastfeeding begin from the first moment after childbirth and last for many years after […]

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SIDE-LYING HOLD

Side-Lying Hold

  1. For the right breast, lie on your right side with your baby facing you.
  2. Pull your baby close. Your baby’s mouth should be level with your nipple.
  3. In this position, you can cradle your baby’s back with your left arm and support yourself with your right arm and/or pillows.
  4. Keep loose clothing and bedding away from your baby.
  5. Reverse for the left breast.

This hold is useful when:

  • You had a C-section
  • You want to rest while baby feeds
  • You are breastfeeding in the middle of the night
  • You and your baby are comfortable in this position
CROSS-CRADLE HOLD

Cross-Cradle Hold

  1. For the right breast, use your left arm to hold your baby’s head at your right breast and baby’s body toward your left side. A pillow across your lap can help support your left arm.
  2. Gently place your left hand behind your baby’s ears and neck, with your thumb and index finger behind each ear and your palm between baby’s shoulder blades. Turn your baby’s body toward yours so your tummies are touching.
  3. Hold your breast as if you are squeezing a sandwich. To protect your back, avoid leaning down to your baby. Instead, bring your baby to you.
  4. As your baby’s mouth opens, push gently with your left palm on baby’s head to help them latch on. Make sure you keep your fingers out of the way.
  5. Reverse for the left breast.

This hold is useful when:

  • Your baby is premature
  • Your baby has a weak suck
  • Your baby needs help to stay latched
  • Your baby needs extra head support
  • You and your baby are comfortable in this position
CLUTCH OR “FOOTBALL” HOLD

Clutch or “Football” Hold

  1. For the right breast, hold your baby level, facing up, at your right side.
  2. Put your baby’s head near your right nipple and support their back and legs under your right arm.
  3. Hold the base of your baby’s head with your right palm. A pillow underneath your right arm can help support your baby’s weight.
  4. To protect your back, avoid leaning down to your baby. Bring baby to you instead.
  5. Reverse for the left breast.

This hold is useful when:

  • You had a C-section
  • You have large breasts
  • You have flat or inverted nipples
  • You have a strong milk let-down
  • You are breastfeeding twins
  • Your baby likes to feed in an upright position
  • Your baby has reflux
  • You and your baby are comfortable in this position
CRADLE HOLD

Cradle Hold

  1. For the right breast, cradle your baby with your right arm. Your baby will be on their left side across your lap, facing you at nipple level.
  2. Your baby’s head will rest on your right forearm with your baby’s back along your inner arm and palm.
  3. Turn your baby’s tummy toward your tummy. Your left hand is free to support your breast, if needed. Pillows can help support your arm and elbow.
  4. To protect your back, avoid leaning down to your baby. Instead, bring your baby to you.
  5. Reverse for the left breast.

This hold is useful when:

  • Your baby needs help latching on
  • You and your baby are comfortable in this position
Laid-Back Hold

Laid-Back Hold

  1. Lean back on a pillow with your baby’s tummy touching yours and their head at breast level. Some moms find that sitting up nearly straight works well. Others prefer to lean back and lie almost flat.
  2. You can place your baby’s cheek near your breast, or you may want to use one hand to hold your breast near your baby. It’s up to you and what you think feels best.
  3. Your baby will naturally find your nipple, latch, and begin to suckle.

This hold is useful when:

  • Your baby is placed on your chest right after birth
  • You have a strong milk let-down
  • You have large breasts
  • You and your baby are comfortable in this position