Precious Moments and Present Parenting

Newborn & postpartum is a time when parents are most nervous about caregivers and is ironically the time when they need them the most to meet their emotional, mental, and physical needs. A newborn care specialist  has accomplished newborn specific training encompassing all of these links and beyond including hands on experience and newborn development.. They can provide education and support for lactation, promoting healthy infant sleep habits, multiple newborns, and premature infants. With this knowledge and support they can help guide you through your the newborn stage, allow you to recover from birth, and adjust to parenthood. If you are not able to hire a newborn specialist I believe this resource includes the basics any caregiver (family or friend) should know if they are going to take care of a newborn. Safety CPR & First Aid Specific to infants -(This serves as a great resource on your fridge but does not replace certification) Container & car sea

Oversupply, What may your Lactation Professional recommend  This is an educational resource not medical advice work with your Healthcare provider and an IBCLC to improve your situation Read    Oversupply: what is it and managing mild cases first Do Not limit feedings, offer your breast at least 10 or more times in 24 hours in response to babies feeding cues Watch for signs of milk transfer ,  Count wet diapers (5-6 wet diapers in 24 hours), Have your lactation professional do weighted feeds, listen for swallowing pah pah or kah kah sound, and watch for suck:swallow patterns of (1:1, 2:1,& 3:1) showing milk is being transferred   Check your breast for lumps that could be plugged ducts and  be aware of signs of mastitis by  massaging your breast before feedings if possible, or at least once a day If the oversupply is negatively affecting you or your baby a lactation professional may recommend one of these methods to lower your supply. Switching Sides Freq