Foundational Feeding

03/20/2023

Join me on Tuesday, March 21, from 10-11am, for a new moms and breastfeeding support group at (895 Ottawa Beach Rd, Holland).

🤍Meet other moms
🤍Weigh your baby
🤍Ask feeding questions
🤍 Get expert advice from a dually certified international board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC) and speech language pathologist (SLP)
🤍Healthy siblings are welcome to join too

You do not have to be breastfeeding to come – all new moms are always welcome!

DM or email me (anne@foundationalfeeding.com) with questions 🤍🤍🤍

03/17/2023

It was so fun meeting and collaborating with others in our community today. The lakeshore has many amazing resources for breastfeeding families ❤️

Meeting right now!!!

02/06/2023

Join me on Tuesday, February 7, from 10-11am, for a new moms and breastfeeding support group at (895 Ottawa Beach Rd, Holland).

🤍Meet other moms
🤍Weigh your baby
🤍Ask feeding questions
🤍 Get expert advice from a dually certified international board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC) and speech language pathologist (SLP)
🤍Healthy siblings are welcome to join too

You do not have to be breastfeeding to come – all new moms are always welcome!

DM or email me (anne@foundationalfeeding.com)with questions 🤍🤍🤍

01/13/2023

Hi mamas! It’s back!

Join me on Tuesday, January 17, from 10-11am for a new moms and breastfeeding support group at (895 Ottawa Beach Rd, Holland).

🤍Meet other moms
🤍Weigh your baby
🤍Ask feeding questions
🤍 Get expert advice from a dually certified international board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC) and speech language pathologist (SLP)
🤍Healthy siblings are welcome to join too

You do not have to be strictly breastfeeding to come – all new moms are always welcome!

DM or email me (anne@foundationalfeeding.com)with questions 🤍🤍🤍

06/27/2022

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has updated their breastfeeding recommendations. They continue to recommend exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months, however are now recommending continued breastfeeding as complementary foods are introduced, for 2 years or longer as mutually desired by mother and infant!

06/20/2022

➡️Let’s talk about NI**LE SHIELDS 🛡

Ni**le shields can get a bad rap. Unfortunately, they are often handed out like candy in the hospital to new moms without a scheduled follow up.

Ni**le shields can be an effective to get baby to the breast. Sometimes a ni**le shield can be the difference between a baby feeding at the breast and not feeding at the breast. I’ve seen ni**le shields be a lifeline for several breastfeeding dyads. ‼️It’s critical, though, that moms receive lactation support when using a ni**le shield‼️

Here’s a few things to remember about shields—
✔️Try to avoid during the first 24-48 hours of baby’s life
✔️Shields are meant to be used temporarily—they are not a long term solution
✔️They always need the support of an IBCLC to address the issue of why a shield is needed in the first place!

It’s also important that the shield be fitted properly so it doesn’t do more harm than good.

Need some guidance on whether a ni**le shield may be a helpful tool for you? Having trouble weaning from a ni**le shield? Reach out, I’d love to help!

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05/22/2022

It’s that time again!

Join me on Tuesday, May 24, from 10-11:30 for a new moms and breastfeeding support group at (895 Ottawa Beach Rd, Holland).

🤍Meet other moms
🤍Weigh your baby
🤍Ask feeding questions
🤍 Get expert advice from a duly certified international board certified lactation consultant and speech language pathologist.
🤍Healthy siblings are welcome to join too

you do not have to be strictly breast-feeding to come – all new moms are always welcome!

DM or email me (anne@foundationalfeeding.com)with questions 🤍🤍🤍

05/04/2022

Let’s talk about AEROPHAGIA!

It simply means to swallow air 💨.

Some symptoms of aerophagia include:
✔️distended belly
✔️excessive gas
✔️hiccups
✔️colic behaviors
✔️ general discomfort
✔️spitting up

In babies, a dysfunctional swallow, uncoordinated suck, swallow, breathe pattern, poor latch, tongue restrictions, poor positioning, or tension can cause baby to swallow more air.

With an optimal latch, the lips are flanged and sealed around the breast/bottle ni**le. The tongue needs to extend, groove and cup around the ni**le to pull it into the mouth. If the tongue can’t hold suction on the breast (or bottle ni**le) or the lips can’t make a seal, air can enter.

A study by Scott Siegel in 2016 showed a correlation in infants with tongue ties and reflux. Out of 1000 babies with tongue tie and reflux, 52% had improvements in symptoms with release of tongue tied and no longer needed medication.

If your baby is experiencing symptoms of aerophagia and you’re looking for more answers, reach out to a skilled provider for a functional oral assessment and support! Feeding your baby doesn’t have a be a struggle 🖤.

03/17/2022

Join me for another free, in-person breastfeeding support group at on Tuesday March 22 .

🤱🏽 Are you needing breastfeeding support? Are you interested In meeting other breastfeeding moms? You will gain confidence in breastfeeding through friendship and encouragement.

🤱🏼This group is led by a dually certified IBCLC (international board certified lactation consultant) and speech language pathologist. All moms are welcome to attend. While this group is intended for postpartum moms, pregnant moms are always welcome to visit to learn about and experience breastfeeding first hand.

🤱This is a free event, however registration is encouraged! Please DM or email foundationalfeeding@gmail.com with questions!

🤱🏻🤱🏼🤱🏽🤱🏾🤱🏿This group will continue to meet the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month. If you can’t join us this time, join next time!

Please share with others who may be interested!