n part one of this three-part series, Dr. Mary Ellen Kramp is joined by lactation expert Cat Halek to lay the foundation for understanding tongue ties. They explain what tongue ties are (and aren’t), how they affect an infant’s ability to feed, and why symptoms often show up in both baby and the postpartum parent.
Dr. Mary Ellen Kramp and internationally board certified lactation consultant Catherine Halek explore the many paths of weaning. Whether weaning is your choice, your baby’s choice, or a medical necessity, this episode offers practical guidance and reassurance that there is more than one right way to end a breastfeeding journey.
Breastfeeding can be painful. Sometimes that pain can be caused by a yeast infection.
Antibiotics are not all bad, but they are not all good either.
Mastitis is common and it is more than just plugged ducts.
Trauma can be a problem for a lot of people. There can be a major incident (“big T” trauma) or lots of small, chronic situations (“little t” trauma) that cause a person’s nervous system to respond in fight or flight mode. Pregnancy, childbirth, and the changes in hormones and to the body postpartum can bring up old traumas or create new ones. Lauren Mansell, DPT and trauma educator discusses what trauma is, how the body responds, and what to look out for.
Let’s discuss the issue of not having enough milk. What does it mean? Is it real or just perceived?
Many women have an oversupply of milk. This is a problem that can lead to mastitis and feeding difficulties in the baby. We discuss how to identify this problem and multiple ways to address it.
Pain with breastfeeding is problematic for many women. Sometimes it is a problem with the way the baby is latching. Other times it can be an issue with the breast itself. Raynaud Syndrome is one of those causes.