Bloom Lactation Consulting

06/25/2024

05/08/2024

This is such a great visual!!

https://www.facebook.com/reel/753184799827220/

05/03/2024

Returning to work after baby is a time of transition for the whole family. It certainly does not need to be a time of weaning, unless you want it to be!

Make a plan in advance!!

✨ Talk to your manager, find out where you can pump or hand express (with access to a sink- and NOT in a bathroom!!), and make a realistic plan with them for pump break frequency and length.

✨ Having a means to express you milk efficiently will allow you maintain your production and have milk to later feed your baby. Select a breast pump and properly fitted fl**ges.

✨ Think about how your baby will be fed your expressed milk. Bottle? Sippy cup? Be sure to trial these methods at least a few weeks before your return to work to ensure your baby has learned to use them.

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05/03/2024

Such a great way to reframe this!

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03/16/2024

Happy to announce breast pump rentals! Complimentary drop off/pick up in HRM and fl**ge sizing with rental. Various fl**ge inserts available for best individual fit - allowing you to pump comfortably and get the most milk out!

03/08/2024

03/06/2024

Happy IBCLC DAY!!!!

01/02/2024

THIS!

The most common reason for breastfeeding difficulties, poor weight gain and sore ni***es is a shallow latch. If you are having trouble breastfeeding see Positioning and Latching for more information. Consider contacting your local La Leche League Leader or an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) for help.

Everyone has a thin membrane of tissue (lingual frenulum) that holds the bottom of the tongue to the floor of the mouth. In some people it is visible, and in others it is not. A visible lingual frenulum is not always a sign of a tongue-tie. A tongue-tie is present when the lingual frenulum is tight and/or thick enough to restrict normal tongue movement. However, there is no clear, agreed-upon definition of what a normal lingual frenulum should look like. Because of this, it is difficult to know exactly how common tongue-tie is.

If your baby appears to have a tongue-tie but breastfeeds comfortably and effectively, no treatment is needed. However, some babies with a possible tongue tie are doing fine and then after a few weeks experience slow weight gain. If your baby appears to have a tongue-tie and is having difficulty breastfeeding or gaining weight and/or your ni***es are sore, even after seeing an IBCLC, then it may need to be treated.

To learn more about tongue-ties read our information sheet:
https://www.lllc.ca/tongue-and-lip-ties

12/06/2023

Great tips for those holiday road trips coming up!

For some parents, the thought of taking your baby on your first long 🚗 car 🚗journey can be a bit stressful. But with some helpful tips, you can minimize the stress and maximize the enjoyment of your adventure.

⭐️Place your baby’s carseat in the middle of the back seat of the vehicle.
⭐️Plan ahead for keeping the sun off of your baby while driving.
⭐️Plan for plenty of nursing breaks along the way.
⭐️Pack lots of water and snacks, or perhaps meals.
⭐️Try to keep the seat beside your baby’s carseat empty.
⭐️Do not feed your baby in a moving vehicle. Some parents are tempted to unbuckle themselves and lean into the carseat to nurse while the driver keeps going. This is not safe. Planning for extra nursing breaks can help reduce the stress of arriving on time.

Read more:
https://www.lllc.ca/car-journeys-baby

11/20/2023

🌟Gather your team!! 🌟

Arranging for these providers BEFORE your baby is born can help your experience and recovery go much more smoothly and reduce any delays in support and treatment. Give yourself grace and ask for the support you need! 💕💕

(Mani/Pedi just for fun 😂)

11/20/2023

True story!! 😂😂