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Important things to know for lactating persons considering vaccination

We know more about and , so we've updated our statement: https://www.infantrisk.com/covid-19-vaccine-pregnancy-and-breastfeeding

We are happy to announce that Highland Lactation is now in-network with Aetna and Humana!
If you are with a different insurer, don't worry! We will still provide you with a superbill to submit to your insurance company and resources to maximize your chances of reimbursement.

The frequency of breast emptying (breastfeeding or pumping) tells your body to make more milk.
Unfortunately, feeding more during the day can't make up for not feeding overnight, and most will see a supply drop when sleep training or stopping overnight feeds/pumping sessions.
The good news is that if you have experienced a drop in milk supply, you can likely bump your supply back up by resuming overnight breast emptying!
There is a lot of individual variability in milk supply and how sensitive your supply is to regular breast emptying. Reach out to an IBCLC if you have questions about schedules and your milk supply.
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Wondering what triple feeding means? This generally refers to when you breastfeed, follow with a bottle, then pump.
Sometimes baby isn't ready or able to get full feeds at the breast yet. Sometimes we have to build milk supply before baby can get enough milk at the breast. There are many reasons why your lactation consultant might recommend triple feeding. The goal is always to get baby all the food they need to grow properly, protect the milk supply, and keep breastfeeding in the equation.
Triple feeding is a lot of work, and is generally a short term intervention. Do you know any mamas who have triple fed?

Side lying paced bottle feeding supports breastfeeding by slowing the flow of the bottle and allowing the parent to vary the flow by rolling baby and bottle without taking the bottle in and out of baby's mouth, which can create oral dysfunction.
I typically recommend this position to all new parents who are using a bottle, because it allows for more controlled feeding and less distressed babies overwhelmed by flow.
Be sure you are responding to the baby, rolling baby forward for a break if you notice gulping, coughing, or signs baby is struggling.
Baby will only be on his back when the bottle is at the very end to get the last few drops.

During the first week of life baby's stool should make a gradual transition from black/dark green sticky meconium to yellow and seedy if baby is getting enough food for adequate growth.
If you are ever concerned that your baby isn't stooling enough or that they don't look "right", please reach out to your doctor or lactation consultant. Appropriate stooling is a much better indicator that your baby is getting enough food than wet diapers alone.

Here's a short breakdown of some of the differences you can expect when taking a general breastfeeding class vs an individual prenatal consultation.
They both have their place and I highly recommend seeking out the resources available in your area for breastfeeding education and planning prenatally.
Inspired by the great conversation on this week's podcast about prenatal visits.

While there are many additional layers for POC, this is a scene that it so familiar to so many of us.
"When life gets busy, we don't give ourselves enough grace. Today remember that you are doing your best, and that IT IS ENOUGH."

If you can see the corner of your baby's mouth while you're feeding, make a micro-adjustment by bringing him closer. You are looking for the chin planted, both cheeks equally touching the breast, and nose barely touching.
Having your baby rolled towards you and centered on the breast allows him to get a deeper latch and feel positionally stable.
It can be really tempting to roll baby away from you to check the latch, but that actually causes the baby to become more shallow. Trust that if he is close enough and it feels right, you don't need to get in there and check his mouth!

I see a lot of confusion about feeding on cue vs scheduled feeding, and people wondering if they're "doing it right" if their baby doesn't always go 2-3 hours between feeds.

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FEEDING ON DEMAND. Yep. I used cereal and blueberries to see the difference between expectations and reality of many breastfeeding moms.

Were you told your baby should breastfeed every 2-3 hours? I was. Did you know that only came from figuring out how often feeding was needed for a baby to feed 8-12 times in a 24 hour period...
So yes we APPROXIMATELY would like babies to feed AT LEAST 8-12 times, but the way it all plays out in a 24 hour period is very different for each baby.
Reality: babies feed like the blueberries. Lots of feedings. Some small. Some big. Some close together. Some far apart. .
Babies do not feed like clockwork where every cereal (ahem.. feed) is spaced equally apart and the same size. You can relax if your otherwise healthy baby goes longer than 3 hours between a feed. You don’t need to think “you can’t still be hungry” and delay a feed if they are showing signs they want to feed earlier than 2 hours.
Listen to your baby. Trust your instincts. Let go of the cookie cutter “ideal” and develop your own relationship that works for you and your baby. .
Do you feed on demand? What works for you and your baby?

Helpful infographic from
Just a little cheat sheet for your feed! 🤱💕

Hi! I'm Laura, a lactation consultant in Atlanta and the IBCLC behind Highland Lactation. I can't wait to share some tips and tricks with those of you who are new/expecting parents, and connect with other birth professionals.