Breast to Table (2025)

22/01/2025

The pump doesn’t tell us the whole story. Of course, this is different if you exclusively pump, and there are ways we can optimize your pumping output. Still, the amount you pump depends on a lot of factors including the kind of pump you have and its strength, fl**ge fit, how old your pump is, and pump parts and wear. Wearable pumps are generally not as efficient as electric pumps, which is why we don’t recommend them if you plan to rely on them to protect supply. They can be great for occasional use. Too small or too large of fl**ges will also impact how well milk is removed, and pump parts do need to be replaced, with the membranes and duck bills often being the parts that need most frequent replacement (about every few months if pumping regularly). Also keep in mind, some women are more responsive to a pump than others. Finding a lactation consultant to help you figure out the best pump for you, how to pump effectively, measure for fl**ge fit, and support you through your pumping and/or breastfeeding goals is crucial!

09/01/2025

Bottle refusal can be really stressful for parents. The majority of my clients want to bottle feed at some point, along with breastfeeding. Wondering if your baby is eating makes any outing, not to mention going to work, just completely anxiety-ridden. There are some things we can do. Keep in mind that bottle refusal and breastfeeding struggles are often symptoms and it’s important to find a provider that is going to help you find the root cause so we can address from there.
Tips for bottle refusal:
-Adjust when we offer. Try offering when baby is not super hungry. Try offering when they’re a little sleepy or calm, or playful.
-Adjust who offers. Sometimes baby will accept a bottle more willingly from someone besides Mom if mom is breastfeeding. Babies are smart. But this can be okay as often we want them to take a bottle so mom can be away for a minute or have a break. So let dad give it a try.
-Adjust bottle ni**le. Often times long, straight ni**les rather than shorter flatter ni**les are better accepted as they can help trigger that suck reflex in younger infants. Play around with different flows and see it this makes a difference as well. Start with a slow flow ni**le to mimic the action baby has to do at the breast. However, if you have a fast let-down, baby may prefer a bit of a faster ni**le size.
-Adjust the milk. Trial freshly expressed vs. refrigerated vs. frozen. Sometimes thawed frozen milk can have a different taste that some babies don’t like (there are tricks for this if this is the case). Sometimes there is a temperature they prefer so trial warm, room temperature and cool.

Remember, in a pinch, we can also feed with methods other than a bottle such as a cup or spoon. An IBCLC can assess functionality at the bottle and provide further individualized recommendations.

04/01/2025

Any meal can be made baby-friendly with the exception of some foods. Here is a Mediterranean chicken bowl using rice, marinated chicken, homemade tzatziki sauce, cucumber tomato salad.

For 6 month old:
-offer chicken pieces large enough to grasp with their palm
-no cherry tomatoes until 8-10 months when they start developing the pincer grasp and then you can quarter the tomatoes
-I didn’t do it here but you could offer cucumbers is strips large enough to grasp with their palm, skin removed
-keep in mind the tzatziki sauce is made with Greek yogurt, which is an allergen.

28/10/2024

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