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Breastfeeding is usually the best way to feed your new baby and is also a great way for mother and baby to bond. Learn how to breastfeed your baby with tips from a lactation educator in this free parenting video series.
There are 15 videos in this series:
Breastfeeding a new baby is easier with the right supplies, like a gliding chair and breastfeeding pillow. Learn more about breastfeeding supplies with tips from a lactation educator in this free parenting video.
The right position for breastfeeding is comfortable and supports the mother and baby. Learn about the mother's position for breastfeeding with tips from a lactation educator in this free parenting video.
Knowing what it feels like when your baby latches on for breastfeeding is important. Learn more about baby latching on tips for breastfeeding with tips from a lactation educator in this free parenting video.
Many new mothers need help getting a baby to latch on for breastfeeding. Learn how to get your baby to latch for breastfeeding with tips from a lactation educator in this free parenting video.
There are several ways to get a baby to latch on for breastfeeding. Learn about the symmetrical and asymmetrical latch for breastfeeding with tips from a lactation educator in this free parenting video.
The cradle hold is a common way to hold a baby for breastfeeding. Learn about using the cradle hold for breastfeeding your baby with tips from a lactation educator in this free parenting video.
Some women find holding their baby in the cross cradle hold position easier for breastfeeding. Learn how to hold use the cross cradle hold for breastfeeding with tips from a lactation educator in this free parenting video.
The football hold is a great way to hold a baby for breastfeeding, particularly for women who have had C-sections. Learn how to use the football hold for breastfeeding with tips from a lactation educator in this free parenting video.
Getting a baby to latch on is difficult for some new breastfeeding mothers. Learn some general information about baby latch ons for breastfeeding with tips from a lactation educator in this free parenting video.
It can be difficult to know whether you baby is getting all his or her nutrition from breastfeeding. Learn more about breastfeeding health and nutrition with tips from a lactation educator in this free parenting video.
A lot of newborns will fall asleep during breastfeeding. Learn how to keep your baby awake and breastfeeding with tips from a lactation educator in this free parenting video.
Engorgement can occur in women from breastfeeding and usually happens a few days after the baby is born. Learn how avoid breast engorgement with tips from a lactation educator in this free parenting video.
A blocked duct is a very painful condition caused by breastfeeding when milk gets clogged in a milk duct. Learn how to relieve a blocked milk duct with tips from a lactation educator in this free parenting video.
A breast pump can be very helpful for engorgement or blocked ducts that occur during breastfeeding. Learn how to use breast pumps for common breastfeeding problems with tips from a lactation educator in this free parenting video.
Sore nipples are a common complaint from breastfeeding women. Learn how to treat sore nipples from breastfeeding with tips from a lactation educator in this free parenting video.
Breastfeeding is the feeding of an infant or baby with milk from a woman's breasts. Babies have a sucking reflex that enables them to suck and swallow milk. With few exceptions, human breast milk is the best source of nourishment for babies. National governments and international organizations promote breastfeeding as the best method of feeding infants in their first two years and beyond. Most U.S. states now have breastfeeding laws, which allow a mother to breastfeed her baby anywhere she is allowed to be.
Breastfeeding can be difficult for many women and it is a common misconception that every good mother knows how to breastfeed instinctively. If you are worried about breastfeeding a new baby or are having difficulty breastfeeding, our lactation educator will teach you how to breastfeed in this free parenting video series. You will learn about breastfeeding supplies and positions, how to hold your baby and how to get your baby to latch on to the breast. You will also learn how to keep a sleepy baby awake for breastfeeding and how to avoid breast engorgement and blocked ducts. If you are a new mother, let our expert show you everything you need to know about breastfeeding.
Laine Podell-Camino Laine Podell–Camino MA, CLE, CIIM, is the owner of A Mother’s Haven. She has Masters Degrees in Parent-Infant Education, and Deaf Education. She has studied and taught Early Childhood Development and Education since 1991. Prior to opening A Mother’s Haven, she was with Los Angeles Unified School District educating parents of young children for more than a decade. She worked with families of hearing-impaired infants in the areas of parenting, child development and language development in group and one–to–one settings. Additionally, Laine has been an Adjunct Professor at California State University in Northridge, teaching Early Childhood Special Education and Deaf Education graduate students for the Special Education Department.<br><br>Laine became a Certified Lactation Educator through UCLA after experiencing her own challenges to breastfeed her son, Zachary. Zachary had been given many bottles during his brief stay in the NICU and was not latching on to the breast properly.dkdk
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