by Michele Gaudette | May 13, 2020 | Uncategorized
The Benefits of Skin-to-Skin Book an appointment Becoming a parent involves making important decisions about caring for your new baby. One of the simplest ways to care for your baby right after delivery is by placing baby skin-to-skin on mom’s chest. ...
by Michele Gaudette | Apr 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
Should A Breastfeeding Mom Use a Pacifier For Her Baby? The early introduction of a pacifier can interfere with your baby’s ability to latch on and breastfeed. It’s so important in early stages of breastfeeding to pay close attention to baby’s hunger cues; this is...
by Michele Gaudette | Apr 14, 2020 | Uncategorized
Donor Breast Milk Book an appointment Donated breast milk helps to save the lives of premature and sick babies whose mother’s are unable to provide them with sufficient breast milk of their own. Milk banks in the USA and UK strive to look after donors and make the...
by Michele Gaudette | Apr 7, 2020 | Uncategorized
Do Mother’s Require More Calories During Breastfeeding? Book an appointment Yes, mother’s specifically require more calories to meet their nutritional needs during breastfeeding. According to the CDC(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)-”An additional 450-500...
by Michele Gaudette | Apr 2, 2020 | Uncategorized
Breastfeeding with Covid-19 (CoronaVirus) Book an appointment During this time when the Covid-19 (CoronaVirus) pandemic is rampant, can a Mom breastfeed her baby if she has symptoms of Covid-19 (CoronaVirus) or has a (+) confirmed test result? Yes, a Mom can still...