Episode 36: How To Get The Right Support In Your Breastfeeding Journey with
Breastfeeding may not come naturally for many mamás and it can be a challenging journey. However, with the right professional support, you can receive the care and attention you need to ensure that you are doing what is best for you and baby’s nutrition.
This is the inaugural year that la Semana de la Lactancia Latina or Latina/x Breastfeeding Week is observed during National Breastfeeding Month and it is so fitting to welcome @KassiReyes, an International Board Certified Lactation consultant (IBCLC) and Registered Nurse who created her YouTube channel as a way to offer good evidence-based information and education to families who may be struggling or are looking for support and for good information about breastfeeding.
In this episode you will hear:
How to find an IBCLC and when to start seeking lactation support.
The accessibility and affordability of lactation specialists.
Pumping basics such as when to start pumping, the different types of pumps, nipple sizes, and more!
What to do if you are struggling with breastfeeding.
You can visit her YouTube channel.
/ @kassireyes
Other resources we discussed:
Kassi’s Free Lactation Survival Guide: https://www.kassireyes.com/f/lactatio...
The Lactation Network: https://go.lactationnetwork.com/Kassi...
National Women’s Law Center Toolkit: https://nwlc.org/wp-content/uploads/2...
Kelly Mom: https://kellymom.com/
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