Baby's Breath Breastfeeding

Baby's Breath Breastfeeding Providing specialized nursing support for families in DC, Maryland & Virginia

Always remember, a win is a win! No matter how big or small. So celebrate that and give yourself credit for all that you...
03/04/2024

Always remember, a win is a win! No matter how big or small. So celebrate that and give yourself credit for all that you do❤

03/01/2024

One of the first signs of pregnancy are full breasts and tender ni***es. This is also one of the early signs of your body preparing for breastfeeding! Your body starts preparing for breastfeeding as early as 5-6 weeks. By the end of your second trimester, your body is ready to breastfeed! So even if your baby is or was born very premature, you have milk and can breastfeed! Some changes you may notice during pregnancy include:

🎯 Widening and darkening of the areolas > This helps baby to be able to find the ni**le for the first and subsequent feeds
💪 Larger and heavier breasts > This is indicative of the production of milk ducts and glandular tissue (milk-making tissue)
🩸 The veins in your breasts may become more prominent or you may get stretch marks > This is largely due to increased blood flow to the breasts and the fact that they're getting bigger (with all that glandular/milk-making tissue!)
💛 Yellowish discharge between the 16-19 weeks > This is the beloved and revered colostrum. This will become your baby's first high-protein, nutrient-packed milk.

If you are pregnant and thinking about breastfeeding, here are some things you can do to prepare for breastfeeding:

• Get a larger, supportive bra
• Get your breast pump
• Connect with a lactation consultant (link in bio if you’re in the DMV😉)
• Use breast pads inside your bra to soak up leaks
• Talk to your OB about previous breastfeeding difficulties or concerns
• Plan for skin-to-skin right after delivery

New moms tend to get a lot of advice about what their baby *needs* This is your reminder that YOU are *exactly* what you...
02/26/2024

New moms tend to get a lot of advice about what their baby *needs* This is your reminder that YOU are *exactly* what your baby needs ❤

02/23/2024

Not only are breastfeeding supplies, including breast pumps, breast shells, nursing shields, breast milk storage bags, lanolin, etc., tax exempt in Maryland, but they are also tax deductible!

02/23/2024

Not only are breastfeeding supplies, including breast pumps, breast shells, nursing shields, breast milk storage bags, lanolin, etc., tax exempt in Maryland, but they are also tax deductible!

As a practicing SLP in the preschool population, I encounter mouth-breathing babies on a *daily* basis. These are my bab...
02/21/2024

As a practicing SLP in the preschool population, I encounter mouth-breathing babies on a *daily* basis. These are my babies that are constantly sick 😷 and congested and often have audible difficulty breathing.

Nose breathing is SO important for overall health as well as oral-facial development. The nose is the first stop for preventing airborne disease from entering the body. By filtering the air of allergens, bacteria and viruses, nose-breathing prevents babies from getting sick. Some other benefits of nose-breathing include:

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- humidifying & warming inhaled air
- increase oxygen uptake and circulation
- improved lung capacity
- strengthening the diaphragm

Additionally, nose breathing promotes normal oral-facial development by engaging the muscles surrounding the jaw and tongue. Thus creating more defined cheekbones and jawline as well as straightening the nose and teeth😁

Babies are obligatory nose-breathers. So they can breathe while latched and will prioritize breathing over suckling. I'm always asked by moms, if their baby can breathe, if they can't see their nose while nursing. And the answer is always, "YES!" If your baby is suckling, they are certainly breathing.

As they grow, if you find your little one is developing a mouth-breathing habit, here are some tips to promote nose breathing:

- If you notice your baby sleeps with their mouth open, gently press their chin up until their lips close
- Keep their nose clear using a nasal aspirator or rinse, a humidifier, or an air purifier
- Avoid pacifiers and bottles that encourage incorrect oral posture
- Break any thumb/finger sucking habits
- Have them assessed by an SLP, for a tongue-tie

I love to remind my mamas of this fun fact whenever we’re dealing with an uncoordinated and/or weak suck. How your baby ...
02/02/2024

I love to remind my mamas of this fun fact whenever we’re dealing with an uncoordinated and/or weak suck. How your baby comes out of the womb sucking is how they’ve been sucking for a while! So take your time and have patience when trying to improve their suck. Some tips for improving your baby’s suck include

- Suck Training
- Providing cheek support
- Latching as deeply & as often as possible

Remember mama, you can’t pour from an empty cup❤️
01/29/2024

Remember mama, you can’t pour from an empty cup❤️

Hello & Welcome! My name is Dominique Barrett and I’m a Speech-Language Pathologist & an International Board-Certified L...
01/02/2024

Hello & Welcome! My name is Dominique Barrett and I’m a Speech-Language Pathologist & an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant, who specializes in early infant development.

As an SLP and foodie, my love of all things babies & infant feeding led me to pursue becoming an IBCLC. My goal is to help babies achieve their healthiest and happiest life by helping families nourish their little ones from the breast and beyond.

I created this page to serve as a resource for evidence-based research, inspiration and support for mamas & families as well as professionals looking to know more about breastfeeding as it relates to speech & language development.

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