Marie Davis, R N, IBCLC
Lactation Consultant, Registered Nurse, Author,
Educator, Public Speaker
"...Because breastfeeding is bestfeeding."
Making the world a better place: one mother - - one baby at a time.
Site Index
Self - Help pages
Commentaries
Breastfeeding basics
CME Course for Nurses
Attention CME Resource Students : Lactation Clinic Advice Protocols
(*PDF password is the course number)
Always, always - contact your medical provider for information regarding signs of illness in you or your baby.
Your breastfeeding questions answered by a professional lactation consultant, with more than 25 years of mother-baby experience, and 15 years of Internet lactation consulting. Get the help you and your baby need using the ease of the internet.
Can I get personal assistance from you?
ABSOLUTELY!
However, please remember, I am disabled and occasionally it interferes with my ability to answer e-mail. If you need quick answers, contact your local lactation consultant for assistance. Also,
If you haven't heard from me within 72 hours, please send another e-mail to remind me.
If you cannot find the answers to your questions in my self help pages, I may be able to assist you via E-mail. Video and VOIP Consultation Available.
Do you charge for consultations?
I do not charge a fee for consultation, but you can make a donation (see below) to me at any time through Pay Pal.
Colic -- Over Supply Syndrome
AKA Foremilk Hindmilk Imbalance / Overactive Let Down
Are there Two Kinds of Breastmilk?
(Not exactly...)
Do you have too much milk? - - More on Oversupply
I have studied and worked with oversupply syndrome for the past 25+ years. (Speaker information available on request.)
Oversupply Syndrome evaluation form or Download the form in MS Word
Infant-led breastfeeding: Help For Latch on Problems (Rebirthing)
Sometimes, you just need to "lay back", and let the baby take over. Surprise! baby can latch on by himself.
Taking baby off the breast
Cue feeding and Crying
Plugged Duct, Mastitis, or Breast Abscess? What do I have & what can I do?
Is my baby getting enough milk?
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 infant formula)
- Why Do Newborns Lose Weight?
- What is Jaundice?
- Getting Professional Help
- Preterm Babies and Their Special Needs
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Special Circumstances
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Effects of Breast Surgery on Breastfeeding Success
(implants/reduction/lumpectomy) - Starting Bottles
Exclusive pumping IS a viable option for some mothers
If you are pumping for your baby while at work or because baby can't nurse directly at the breast, you should take a look at the pumping moms
information and support web site. They also have an e-mail support group at yahoo groups.
I heard you have a nutritional
"Cocktail"
for increasing milk supply, how do I get it?
Do you want to be a Lactation Consultant?
Glossary of Breastfeeding Terms
Commentaries
ALL "Commentaries" are referenced on the works cited page and are the opinions of the author.
You can research any of these topics yourself, by going to: www.medscape.com and selecting "search Medline."
Changing Hospital Routines to Support Breastfeeding: The Role of the Doula
Labor Medication's Effect on Breastfeeding
There is Danger in Self Diagnosis and Self Treatment
Time for Medicine to Change Attitudes
The Legacy of Scientific Motherhood
How the Breast Makes Milk The Value of Human MilkRISKS OF FORMULA -- USE - - ARTIFICIAL BABY MILK (ABM)
WHO growth chartsBreastfeeding Basics Selections:
The first 4 weeks: MomQuestions after the first 4 weeks
Storage of EMM (Expressed Mother's Milk)
Other Issues: Weaning and Starting solids
The Lactation Consultant's Clinical Practice Manual:
A practical guide to establishing al acta ti on practice. 1st
Ed.
© Marie Davis RN IBCLC
A few updated protocols are ready now . Please contact me to receive your copies.
Watch here for announcements when revisions arecompleted
Manual is Available - in electronic format only!
If you purchased "The Lactation Consultant's Clinical Practice Manual: A practical guide to establishing a lactation practice,"
Be sure you notify me of any e-mail changes, so I can contact you when updates are available.
Breastfeeding CEU Course
newly revised April 2013
A CEU offering for doctors and nurses from CME Resource
http://www.NetCE.com OR (800) 232-4238
Abstract
*Note: I was paid a one time honorarium to author this course. I make no additional money from the individual sale of the course. Information is here for reference .
The average lactation consultation is approximately $100.00 - $175.00 per hr. (USD). Because of my handicap, I can no longer work in the lactation clinic.
My current"practice" is limited to the Internet. I do not charge for consultation. But donations are very welcome.
Because I believe that every breastfeeding couplet is unique and deserves a unique answer, a single e-mail can take several hours to compose.
If you feel I have helped you, and your baby, please, make a donation through Pay Pal using my e-mail address. Your support is greatly appreciated.
Copyright Marie Davis, RN, IBCLC 1999
Last Revised: Saturday, Friday, April 19, 2013
I'm also looking for my "birth" family.