Nipple shields
Nipple Shields!!!Hello 👋 I’m Leah! Registered Nurse, IBCLC, Sleep Consultant & Mama of 2! These can be a great tool! However, they can cause issues with milk supply dropping!Why? It’s not the same stimulation as without a shield which means that you may need to add pumping into your routine.When? This depends on how your supply has changed. Your babe may start fussing at the breast, pulling off the breast or pushing away when supply has dipped. They may even struggle to gain weight. Try adding in power pumping 3x a week! Get a feeding assessment to see what’s going on and get support to meet your goals!Link in bio! You are doing your best & I’m here to support you through the challenges and excitement of parenthood❤️🩺🚫All The Mama Coach Leah Tully social media posts are for educational purposes only 🚫
Tongue ties! What you need to know!
!Tongue Ties!!Hello 👋 I’m Leah! Registered Nurse, IBCLC, Sleep Consultant & Mama of 2! Have you been told that your baby does NOT have a tongue tie if they can stick their tongue out past their gumline or lips?!This is all too common! 🚨Here’s what actually matters when it comes to tongue ties….how it FUNCTIONS!🙌 What do I look for as an IBCLC? The tongue should lift up past midline and be able to cup the nipple (breast, bottle, pacifier) and maintain suction!! 🚨What will you see or feel?😳 painful feeding if you’re breastfeeding😳 feeds may take a long time or baby is not satisfied and is fussy!😳long bottle feeds It’s important to have a proper feeding assessment by an IBCLC to help you with this! 🚨 This may not mean that the tie needs to be snipped, but it means your baby needs to learn how to suck properly!Book a feeding assessment today! Link in BIO!You are doing your best & I’m here to support you through the challenges and excitement of parenthood❤️🩺🚫All The Mama Coach Leah Tully social media posts are for educational purposes only 🚫
Pacifiers!
🚨Pacifiers🚨Hello 👋 I’m Leah! Registered Nurse, IBCLC, Sleep Consultant & Mama of 2!Do you like giving your baby a pacifier?Some do and some don't!Sucking is a reflex in newborns! A pacifier can be a great tool but every baby is different! What works for one, may not work for another.Either way, it's up to you if it works for you and your baby.Here's a few things to keep in mind when it comes to pacifiers as sleep associations:* They can be great for soothing! Especially after an effective feed to help baby settle for sleep or to help when babe is fussy•Try not to introduce a pacifier until breastfeeding is well established i.e. your milk is in and latching is going well. The more baby latches onto the breast (instead of a pacifier) the better for your supply.* Some babies become so attached that they begin to have early night wakings and/or short naps due to pacifiers falling out.* If you want to get rid of the pacifier, ensure to wean slowly and give new sleep associations in its place such as white noise.What do you choose, pacifier or no pacifier?Reach out if you've questions!You are doing your best & I’m here to support you through the challenges and excitement of parenthood❤️🩺🚫All The Mama Coach Leah Tully social media posts are for educational purposes only 🚫
Halloween Choking Hazards
Hello 👋 I’m Leah! Registered Nurse, IBCLC, Sleep Consultant & Mama of 2! Halloween is almost here!🎃It's so much fun to see the kids excited about Halloween and trick-or-treating!🎃🚨Those candies that are small, round or sticky tend to be choking hazards, especially for kids under four!🍫Choose ones that are larger and can melt in your mouth i.e. chocolateWishing you all a safe and Happy Halloween 👻 🎃You are doing your best & I’m here to support you through the challenges and excitement of parenthood❤️🩺🚫All The Mama Coach Leah Tully social media posts are for educational purposes only 🚫
When can you give your baby water
Hello 👋 I’m Leah! Registered Nurse, IBCLC, Sleep Consultant & Mama of 2! When can you start giving your baby water?🚨The Public Health Agency of Canada suggests that children do not require any other form of liquid, other than breast milk or formula, until at least 6 months of age✅ Around 9-12 months of age, you can start offering 4-8 ounces of water per day until they reach 1 year of age* Up until 1 year of age, water is optional and should never replace breastmilk or formula as it has no calories, no healthy fats, no carbohydrates, no proteins, and no minerals.* When introducing water, use and open cup or straw cup. This helps them to develop oral motor skills!Avoid putting it in a bottle as this could cause them to drink too much at one time & it prevents them from practicing new skillsYou are doing your best & I’m here to support you through the challenges and excitement of parenthood❤️🩺🚫All The Mama Coach Leah Tully social media posts are for educational purposes only 🚫
Why your baby is spitting up
Want to know why your baby is spitting up?Hello 👋 I’m Leah! Registered Nurse, IBCLC, Sleep Consultant & Mama of 2! Here are a few possible reasons why:👶Reflux: this is usually only in 1% of babies so is not usually the cause. Reflux that needs medications often also makes it difficult for babies to gain weight and eat. 👶Development: the sphincter is still immature and will not fully develop until 6 months👶Oversupply: it can be challenging for babies to feed and they take in more air and spit up more👶Feeding according to how many minutes (breastfeeding) or how many ounces (bottle feed) instead of watching your babies feeding cues.👶Oral restriction: this keeps baby from keeping a deep latch which means taking in more air which causes more spit up👶Mixing up feeding cues and sleepy cues. 🚨If you are concerned about how much your baby spits up or they are spitting up blood, please see your HCP🚨You are doing your best & I’m here to support you through the challenges and excitement of parenthood❤️🩺🚫All The Mama Coach Leah Tully social media posts are for educational purposes only 🚫
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This is why I love what I do!Helping families when they feel like they've tried everything and they're struggling to reach their goalsAs a RN, IBCLC and sleep consultant, my support does not come with judgment. It comes with a lot of empathy, care, compassion and evidence-based solutions so you can make the right choices for you and your familyWant to know if I can help you? Book a FREE call! Link in BIO or go to leah-tully.themamacoach.com
Baby Sleep Tips!
Do you have a newborn and want to know how to get better newborn sleep? Hello 👋 I’m Leah! Registered Nurse, IBCLC, Sleep Consultant & Mama of 2! Top Baby Sleep Tips:🚨Fill their calorie cup during the day! Feed on demand or at least every 2-2.5 hours during the daytime! Making sure it’s effective feeding! Better feeding = better sleep🚨Catch those sleep cues early!! Fussing, staring off into space. Put them down for sleep the moment you notice any cues. 🚨Lots of activity and light during the day!🚨Start your bedtime routine between 9-11pm! Keep the room dark, sound machine on, even for night feeds.Remember to be flexible!! Not every day will be the same for a newborn. You are doing your best & I’m here to support you through the challenges and excitement of parenthood❤️🩺🚫All The Mama Coach Leah Tully social media posts are for educational purposes only 🚫
Cold & Flu Season
Hello 👋 I’m Leah! Registered Nurse, IBCLC, Sleep Consultant & Mama of 2! Cold & Flu season is coming!!Be aware that some ingredients in cold & flu meds can impact your milk supply!🚨Lactation Suppressants🚨⚕️Pseudoephedrine: if taken on a regular basis, it can decrease milk supply by as much as 24% especially moms in late-stage lactation or who already have marginal supply*⚕️Menthol: throat sprays and cough drops: large amounts can reduce milk supply⚕️Herbs: peppermint, spearmint, sage, periwinkle, black walnut, lemon balm, chickweed, oregano, jasmine, yarrow, parsley, thyme, sorrel🚨PLEASE talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions about cold and flu medications or other medications while breastfeeding.As always, rest and fluids mamas! It's a rough season🤧You are doing your best & I’m here to support you through the challenges and excitement of parenthood❤️🩺🚫All The Mama Coach Leah Tully social media posts are for educational purposes only 🚫
Do you hear clicking with breastfeeding?
Hello 👋 I’m Leah! Registered Nurse, IBCLC, Sleep Consultant & Mama of 2! Do you hear ‘clicking’ when your baby is breastfeeding?Here’s a few reasons why:1. The latch is too shallow and your baby is unable to maintain their suction🚨 Resolve this by pointing the nipple to their nose, when they open their mouth, chin first then up and over so they get an asymmetrical latch that’s deep2. Your flow is high and your baby is struggling to mange it🚨 This may not be an issue to fix if they’re still having enough wet and dirty diapers each day, they are content during feeds and after, and your nipples are not sore. 3. Your baby has an oral restriction: lip or tongue tie which impedes their ability to lift their tongue up and create a proper suction around the nipple🚨This may not require you to do anything UNLESS your baby is fussy, struggling to gain weight, issues with spitting up & reflux etc.If you need support, I’m a RN and IBCLC and I can help you if you need support!! Link in BIO to book!You are doing your best & I’m here to support you through the challenges and excitement of parenthood❤️🩺🚫All The Mama Coach Leah Tully social media posts are for educational purposes only 🚫
Want your baby to sleep longer?
Do you want your baby to sleep longer at night?Hello 👋 I’m Leah. Registered Nurse, IBCLC, Sleep Consultant & Mama of 2! What to do?!Fill their caloric needs up during the day! I.e. fill their calorie cup! This can be done by using this simple method: MAMAS methodM=milkA=activityM=milkA=activityS=sleepThe MAMAS method, along with effective feeds (follow your babies cues) will ensure your baby is getting the majority of its caloric needs during the day = longer stretches of sleep 😴 Give it a try!! If you need help with feeding and sleep for your baby, let’s have a chat! Book a FREE call! Link in BIO.You are doing your best & I’m here to support you through the challenges and excitement of parenthood❤️🩺🚫All The Mama Coach Leah Tully social media posts are for educational purposes only 🚫
