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Inverted or flat nipples and breastfeeding or chestfeeding
Most parents with inverted nipples just need a little extra help while they are getting started.
How to feed without a breastfeeding pillow
There are also lots of practical reasons you might not have a specialized pillow, cost, they are big and bulky to take around with you when you are out of the house or you just don’t want to have to be running around the house with a hungry baby. Here are some practical ways to feed without a breastfeeding pillow.
12 ways to increase your milk supply
While it may seem overwhelming at first, there are many things you can do to boost your milk production and ensure that your baby is getting the nutrients they need. Here are the most effective strategies I have found working with many families over the years to increase supply:
Tongue tie in the breastfed or chestfed baby
Babies need to have proper tongue function in order to breastfeed or chestfeed effectively. The tongue plays an important role in milk removal by:
How to avoid nipple pain while breastfeeding or chestfeeding
The number one cause of nipple pain is a shallow latch. The first thing I recommend my clients do is to work on latching their baby well. This post is an update to "How to get a good latch".
How to get a good latch
Getting a good latch helps breastfeeding andchestfeeding parents to transfer milk successfully and avoid pain. Knowing when to get lactation support can help you meet your goals.