KBIC Breastfeeding Support

09/23/2025

09/17/2025

09/10/2025

Isn't this amazing?!!😮 Not only does your milk help your baby grow, it also helps grow their developing brain! A recent study out of Yale found a molecule (myo-inositol) in human milk that increases the abundance & function of synapses (or connections) in your baby's brain! It also appears to be dose-dependent meaning the more human milk your baby has the more benefits they receive! A fantastic reminder that your milk is so much more than just a source of food for your baby!

While scientists have long recognized the link between the amazing properties of human milk and brain development, this new discovery shows just how much more we have to learn when it comes to understanding precisely how milk helps grow the connections in your baby's brain. You can learn more about this amazing discovery here TinyURL.com/BrainBoostingMilk

Need support to reach your nursing or pumping goals? Have questions about your milk supply or latch? We're here to help! Visit the link in our bio to learn more about our FREE in-person and virtual support options.

09/07/2025

Ni**le shields are made of soft silicone and fit over the ni**le to protect it during breast feeding. The most common reasons to use a shield include:
🗝Help a premature, weak, or uncoordinated baby latch
🗝Help a baby practice latching to a flat, inverted or retracted ni**le
🗝Help a baby with tongue tie stay latched
🗝Help a damaged ni**le heal

The down side of using a shield include:
📌Can lead to less stimulation of the breast which can decrease milk supply
📌Some babies have a harder time transferring milk from a shield
📌Some babies can have a hard time transitioning off the shield once they get used to it
📌Some people use the wrong size shield or are not placing it correctly which decreases its effectiveness

Tips when using a shield:
💛Always seek guidance from a board certified lactation consultant when using a shield. We want to know WHY you need it and if there are other solutions before using one (like position changes or getting a tongue tie clipped)
💛Make sure you’re using the correct size. Find the correct size for your ni**le by measuring the diameter of your ni**le. The shield should be 2-3mm larger than your ni**le.
💛If there is a lot of space at the top of the shield, size down.
💛If your ni**le pokes through the holes by the end of a feeding, size up.
💛Do not just place the shield on like a bandaid. This does not draw the ni**le in far enough for baby to get a deep latch. Roll the shield down to make a cup, place your ni**le as far into the cup as possible, place the shield on your ni**le and stretch the sides of the shield to pop your ni**le as far into the shield as possible.
💛Fill the shield with breast milk prior to latching to help baby associate milk comes from your breast
💛Wash your shield with hot, soapy water after each use
💛Buy two and keep them in a small container. The clear shield is HORRIBLE to find in the dark at 2am

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09/05/2025

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09/01/2025

💣 💣 💣 You’re still a great mom.




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08/31/2025

It’s alive! 🦠

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8152646/

https://www.milkgenomics.org/?splash=even-to-the-brain-yes-breastmilk-stem-cells-do-transfer-to-organs-of-offspring

08/29/2025

Did you know? Those adorable upturned baby noses aren’t just cute… they’re built for breastfeeding!
If babies had adult-shaped noses, they’d poke into the breast and make latching a lot harder. Nature knew what it was doing.

Breastfeeding: designed with love and some pretty clever details.

08/23/2025

I know how it goes. We tend to compare ourselves to the people around us. But here’s the thing…. No two people are alike, including moms and babies. Every one of us will face various challenges with infant feeding, and it may look very different from someone else. There is no perfect way!! In fact, there are multiple ways to be successful in how you feed your child 🤱🏻. Try to focus on what is working well for you and your family, and forget the rest. 💓




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08/18/2025

🌈 Rainbow and angel baby 👼 breastfeeding sculpture. The babies are made from the same gold that is marbled throughout the mother... they are all connected, they all sparkle and they all are an important part of each others' stories 🌟

08/18/2025

⭐️Babies wake up at night for many reasons, not just because they’re hungry, but for other reasons like wanting to be close to you or feeling uncomfortable.

⭐️They might need a diaper change or feel too hot or cold. Night waking can also be related to making a developmental leap or teething pain.

⭐️It is more than ok to nurse at night to help your baby go back to sleep. Most babies wake 1-2 times a night for at least a year and some until 2 years of age.

⭐️Remember that nighttime feeds are beneficial for baby’s weight gain and your breastmilk production.
Breastfeeding isn’t to blame for night waking.




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