by Alyssa Peri, IBCLC | May 31, 2021 | Uncategorized
Breastfeeding can be a challenge sometimes. You want to set yourself up for the best possible breastfeeding experience. Follow these top ten tips for breastfeeding success! Initiate breastfeeding within the first hour This applies to those that have not yet given...
by Alyssa Peri, IBCLC | Feb 26, 2021 | Uncategorized
I get the question a lot from my peers, people around me, friends, fellow colleagues and people who I meet. They ask me “how did you become a lactation consultant or a lactation specialist, when your history and your background is in retail/business.” I have...
by Alyssa Peri, IBCLC | Jun 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
What is skin to skin? Skin to skin or kangaroo care is defined as: dress baby down to a diaper, then baby is placed belly-down, directly on your bare chest or tummy. Mother is in a laid back position. When should I practice skin to skin? The best time to start...
by Alyssa Peri, IBCLC | Mar 14, 2020 | Uncategorized
Some mothers decide after weaning their babies, they would like to try and breastfeed again. Other times a non-birthing mother is seeking to support baby’s needs of breast milk by inducing lactation. Whether you have breastfed before, or this is your first time,...
by Alyssa Peri, IBCLC | Feb 17, 2020 | Milk Supply, Pumping
Returning to work can seem scary with a newborn at home or daycare. Many women fear going back to work, thinking that they will have to discontinue breastfeeding. But you can rest assured that many women are able to continue a successful breastfeeding journey well...
by Alyssa Peri, IBCLC | Feb 17, 2020 | Breastfeeding Basics
Breastfeeding can be a challenge in the first few days to weeks of life, but there’s no doubt it’s worth it and is the best possible nutrition for babies. We want to help you get started breastfeeding strong. In fact, the World Health Organization recommends to breast...
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