Lactation Consultant _Info -- Breastfeeding ihelp and information -Marie Davis RN, IBCLC

"... Because breastfeeding is bestfeeding."

Making the world a better place: one mother - - one baby at a time.

Marie Davis, R.N., I.B.C.L.C.

General breastfeeding questions answered by a professional lactation consultant using the ease of the internet.

Breastfeeding Help and Information

Site Index

Who am I?

Want to be a Lactation Consultant?

If you cannot find the answers to your questions in the self help pages, I may be able to assist you via E-mail.

Can I get personalized assistance from you?

I heard you have a "Cocktail" for increasing milk supply how do I get it?

Self Help Pages	Commentaries
Breastfeeding Basics	Manuscript Excerpts

Always contact your medical provider for further information.

Glossary of Breastfeeding Terms

Self Help Pages

Colic -- Over Supply Syndrome
AKA Foremilk Hindmilk Imbalance / Overactive Let Down

Latch on

Taking baby off the breast

Cue feeding and Crying

Is my baby getting enough? Here's a simple scoring system to help you tell how well your newborn is breastfeeding.

L-A-T-C-H-E-S Assessment Tool L-A-T-C-H-E-S Score Key

Dry up info for the mom who chooses not to breastfeed

Post Partum Depression PPD

Engorgement routines

Engorgement the Cabbage Cure

Artificial Baby Milk (AKA formula)

Why do newborns lose weight?

What is Jaundice?

Getting professional help

Preterm Babies and Their Special Needs

Rebirthing Help For Latch on Problems

Special Circumstances

Potential Effects of Breast Surgery
(implants/reduction/lumpectomy)
on Breastfeeding Success

Exclusive pumping IS a viable option for some mothers

Check out pumping moms information and support site.

The average cost of lactation consultation is approx. $65.00 per hr (USD). Because I am handicapped, I can no longer work in the lactation clinic, my current "practice" is limited to the Internet. I do not charge for consultation.

However, if you feel I have helped you or your baby, you may make a donation through paypal using my email address. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Commentaries

ALL Commentaries are referenced on the works cited page and are the opinion of the author. You can research any topic yourself by going to: www.medscape.com and selecting "search" Medline.

Changing Hospital Routines to Support Breastfeeding: The Role of the Doula

Labor Medications Affect on Breastfeeding

The Concern Over Epidurals

Dangers in self diagnosis and self treatment

Time for medicine to change attitudes

Watch Your Language

Breastfeeding the Lost Art

The History of Infant Feeding

The Legacy of Scientific Motherhood

How the breast makes milk (Revision coming soon, to reflect new research)

The value of human milk

RISKS OF FORMULA USE - - ARTIFICIAL BABY MILK (ABM)