Keywords

breastfeeding, lactation consultant, social support, community, breastfeeding pain, pumping, breastfeeding multiples, tips for new parents

Summary
Diane Michel, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), shares her experience and expertise in helping mothers breastfeed or chest-feed their babies. She discusses her own breastfeeding journey and how it led her to become a lactation consultant as well as a La Leche League support group leader. Diane emphasizes the importance of social support and community for new parents, as well as the need to be flexible and adaptable in nursing one’s baby. She addresses common concerns such as breastfeeding pain, pumping, and breastfeeding multiples. Diane also provides tips for parents starting their breastfeeding or chest-feeding journey, including finding a supportive community and being gentle on themselves.

Takeaways

• Social support and community are crucial for new parents embarking on their breastfeeding/chest-feeding journey.


• Flexibility and adaptability are key in breastfeeding and chest-feeding, as each baby, parent, and nursing experience is unique.


• Breastfeeding should not be painful, and seeking help from a lactation consultant is important if pain persists or other problems develop.


• Pumping can be a helpful tool, whether medically indicated, or desired for other reasons.


• Breastfeeding multiples (twins, triplets) requires individualized approaches and extra support.


• The invitation for parents to be gentle on themselves and avoid comparing their nursing or parenting journey to others is helpful.
  

Guest Contact
Diane Michel (IBCLC): www.nourishlactation.com

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