Breastfeeding Interview with Sally Wright, IBCLC
Jun 06, 2020
Join us for an incredible interview with Sally Wright, IBCLC where she gives you all the best tips for getting the first week of breastfeeding off to an incredible start as well as answering the top questions we received from all of you on Instagram!
[6:01] What an IBCLC is
[9:00] How can I stand up for myself (especially with COVID-19)?
[11:55] La Leche League
[19:03] The difference between the training of a pediatrician vs other lactation helpers
[22:50] How to take on the first week of breastfeeding
[23:21] The 3-hour feeding schedule at the hospital is not based on biology, it is based on a 12-hour hospital schedule
[24:41] Positioning when breastfeeding matters
[27:08] Keeping a log of breastfeeding, wet/poopy diapers will help postpartum - *FREE Breastfeeding Log Download Below!
[29:31] Questions from our community answered here!
[29:49] How do I know when my milk comes in and what do I do until then?
[33:49] What can moms do when confronted with being told they cannot breastfeed immediately after birth due to COVID-19?
[36:56] What is best? Breastfeeding alone? Breast milk with a bottle? When should I pump?
[40:45] We talk about "Fed Is Best" campaign
[44:01] What do I do about a colicky/fussy baby?
[53:12] *GIVEAWAY: We are giving away one copy of "The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding"
*To enter the giveaway: Leave us a review on iTunes and send us an email at [email protected] or dm @myessentialbirth with the username you used for the review and we will put your name in a drawing and announce the winner this week!
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Links mentioned in this episode:
- LLL
- LLL- Utah
