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.
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.
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.