LACTATION GUIDE

In this guide, we will cover how to start and maintain a mutually beneficial lactation journey for you and your baby.

HOW TO KNOW IF BABY IS GETTING ENOUGH AT THE BREAST

Kristin Linden, NICU RN and IBCLC provides a checklist for breastfeeding mothers to assess if their baby is getting enough milk, including signs of effective feeding, diaper count, and consistent weight gain, aiming to alleviate concerns about milk supply.

HOW TO COMBAT BOTTLE REFUSAL?

Kristin Linden, NICU RN and IBCLC talks about how to address bottle refusal, vary the bottle-feeding experience by making it similar and different from breastfeeding, experiment with bottle types and nipple flows, maintain consistency, choose an agreeable time, and ensure a gradual and positive process over weeks.