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What is a Normal Feeding Routine? How Does it Change with Age?
Posted on October 6, 2015 Leave a Comment
The one thing that is certain with babies is they change every day. Knowing what the range of normal is for infant feeding can help parents make better decisions about the family rhythm. Exclusive Breastfeeding and Human Milk Feeding 0-6 weeks: This is the time when babies nurse constantly. Their tiny tummies want a constant […]
Breastfeeding is MORE than Milk
Posted on July 27, 2015 Leave a Comment
Breastfeeding provides perfect nutrition for infants, but it also does much more! Direct nursing at the breast has a whole host of benefits that are easily overlooked in a culture so focused on the milk. Nutrition is only one aspect of infant feeding that leads to growth and development. Muscle Mechanics: The muscle mechanics involved […]
Bringing Your Newborn Home
Posted on July 24, 2015 Leave a Comment
Bringing your infant home can be both exciting and scary. You may wonder what your family’s new normal will look like. Many refer to this period of time as the “fourth trimester,” or the period of time when mom and baby both adjust to their new physically separate states. This adjustment takes place over the […]
7 Things You Can Do Right Now with a Fussy Baby
Posted on March 6, 2014 Leave a Comment
When you have a fussy baby, the minutes feel like hours and it’s easy to panic. Don’t panic! Take control of the situation and help your baby adjust to life outside the womb. Set aside worries about allergies, diet restriction, and milk production. Get the baby calm, help mama get calm, and then call your […]
New Baby Tips: Counting Diapers
Posted on September 20, 2013 Leave a Comment
Perhaps you’ve been told to count your baby’s diapers to make certain he is getting enough milk. The general rule in the first week is 1 diaper per day of life. How is a new mom supposed to remember that? Here is a way to label your diapers for the first week to help you […]
See Us in Pregnancy and Newborn Magazine!
Posted on September 6, 2013 Leave a Comment
The August 2013 issue of Pregnancy and Newborn Magazine features an article about common breastfeeding myths and was written by OLS owner Danielle Downs Spradlin. Some of the myths the article explores include myths about maternal diet, medications for nursing mothers, and alcohol consumption while nursing. Check out the full article by clicking here! Our […]
Dirty Diaper Gallery
Posted on July 28, 2013 Leave a Comment
Moms pretty much worry constantly about what goes in and what comes out of our children. Trying to discern what “normal” poop looks like is nearly impossible. This gallery of poop and pee diapers aims to provide a variety of diaper experiences and age ranges. Special thanks to all the babies who so generously made […]
Do I Need a Lactation Consult?
Posted on February 1, 2012 Leave a Comment
Plenty of moms have “just a quick question” about breastfeeding that really seems simple enough. Internet forums are an easy way to get quick answers or find links to published information. But what happens when that information is contradictory? Or what if your question has many layers that the forum didn’t consider? Or what if […]