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10 Questions with a Doula
1) What is a doula? A doula, also known as a birth companion, is a nonmedical person who is trained to assist women before, during, and/or after childbirth as well as her spouse and/or...
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10 Questions with a Child Passenger Safety Technician
1) What is a CPST? Doesn’t the fire department check car seats? CPST stands for Child Passenger Safety Technician. We educate parents and caregivers on the proper installation and use of car seats,...
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10 Questions with a HypnoBabies instructor
1) What is labor hypnosis? Hypnosis for birth is a very effective way to prepare for a birth with fewer interventions and greater comfort. Many women report that their births were completely...
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10 Questions with a Pediatric ENT
1) How can an ENT be part of a breastfed baby’s healthcare team? Successful and efficient breastfeeding requires the tongue and lips to have adequate mobility (structure) to stably maintain an airtight...
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Thrush – Yeast – Candida
Thrush is a common diagnosis when mom is experiencing nipple pain. Thrush is an overgrowth of a yeast that lives on the skin and in the gut of healthy humans. Thrush may also be referred to as candida...
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10 Questions with a Homebirth Midwife
1) Moms planning a home birth are planning for a low intervention birth. Is the same true for their breastfeeding goals? Do women delivering at home plan to exclusively breastfeed and avoid formula...
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Laid-back Breastfeeding
Laid-back breastfeeding, also called Biological Nurturing, is a method of baby led breastfeeding that starts with the mother first being in a comfortable reclined position. The keys to this position...
View ArticleWhat is a Normal Feeding Routine? How Does it Change with Age?
The one thing that is certain with babies is they change every day. Knowing what the range of normal is for infant feeding can help parents make better decisions about the family rhythm. Exclusive...
View ArticleWhy Weigh and Feed?
The most common task done during a lactation consult is weighing the baby. Often the baby is weighed before and after feeding. This practice is called many things: pre and post feed weights, PC/AC...
View ArticleWhat Does a Lactation Counselor Do?
IBCLCs provide a wide range of services and support for families expecting a new baby and families whose new baby has arrived. Oasis Lactation Services sees patients in their homes or via telehealth....
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