006 | The Ins and Outs of Breastfeeding ft. Andy Hutchinson

When Andy had her first baby, no one knew how to help her breastfeed. Once she figured it out, she developed a passion for birth work. As a birth worker for over 25 years, she noticed that lactation support was always an afterthought of care for new parents. She saw her younger self in the faces of these new parents who were left with very little help. When she realized this gap, she earned her role as an IBCLC and tapped into her own personal experiences to help parents who struggled as she did. 

You will learn about...

How to know if your baby is latching properly and whether or not they're getting enough milk
Different positions to breastfeed 
Learning that breastfeeding should NOT be painful
The concept of supply and demand when it comes to milk production
When and how to start pumping and following a schedule for preparing to return to work
How to balance breastfeeding and pumping together
Mental health effects of breastfeeding (positive and negative)
How and when to wean
Recognizing and treating clogged ducts vs. mastitis
Rules for storing breastmilk
Exclusive pumping
The stigma surrounding breastfeeding and/or pumping
Overcoming feeding obstacles
Complications a lip/tongue tie can have on baby feeding


Resources: 

Website: The Lactation Circle
Instagram: @thelactationcircle


Connect with Mackenzi:

Instagram: @mommyandmaine
Email: mommyandmaine@gmail.com