Preparing for Breastfeeding: How a Prenatal Lactation Consult Helps
Prenatal Prep Nicole Schwartz, IBCLC Prenatal Prep Nicole Schwartz, IBCLC

Preparing for Breastfeeding: How a Prenatal Lactation Consult Helps

Many parents wonder how to prepare for breastfeeding before their baby arrives. Breastfeeding is often described as “natural,” but many parents are surprised by how overwhelming it can feel in the early days. The truth is that while feeding your baby is biologically normal, it is still a skill that you and your baby are learning together. Preparation can make a significant difference in how confident and supported you feel when your baby arrives.

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What to Do to Stop Nipple Pain When Pumping
Pumping Nicole Schwartz, IBCLC Pumping Nicole Schwartz, IBCLC

What to Do to Stop Nipple Pain When Pumping

Maybe you were told pumping is just uncomfortable and you have to just grin and bear it. Or maybe you just aren’t sure how to troubleshoot. Read on to learn some of the top reasons pumping can hurt and how you can fix it!

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