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Beginnings Can Be Hard

The early days and weeks breastfeeding a newborn are challenging in many ways. Especially for first time mothers, breastfeeding is a completely new experience and can feel very awkward. Add to that all...

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Improving Latch By Improving Positioning: Introduction and Laid Back...

Many mothers wonder if they are latching their babies correctly and how to position their babies most effectively. Latch is how the baby attaches to the breast and it is important to get a a good latch...

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Improving Latch By Improving Positioning: Cross Cradle (Part 2 of 7)

This is the second in a series of posts and videos describing how effective positioning promotes effective latching. In this video I describe the cross cradle position. This position often works well...

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Improving Latch By Improving Positioning: Cradle Position (Part 3 of 7)

This is the third in a series of posts and videos describing how effective positioning promotes effective latching. In this video I describe the cradle position. This position often works well for...

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From Breast Aversion to Breastfeeding - One Mother's Journey

A recent client gave me permission to share her story along with some youtube videos she made. Her videos document the process she went through and you can read her story in her own words in the...

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Improving Latch By Improving Positioning: Clutch/Football Position (Part 4 of 7)

This is the fourth in a series of posts and videos describing how effective positioning promotes effective latching. In this video I describe the clutch or football position. This position often works...

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Improving Latch By Improving Positioning: Koala Position (Part 5 of 7)

This is the fifth in a series of posts and videos describing how effective positioning promotes effective latching. In this video I describe the koala position. This position often works well for...

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Improving Latch By Improving Positioning: Side-Lying Position (Part 6 of 7)

This is the sixth in a series of posts and videos describing how effective positioning promotes effective latching. In this video I describe the side-lying position. This position can be helpful for...

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Improving Latch By Improving Positioning: Troubleshooting (Part 7 of 7)

This is the seventh and last in a series of posts and videos describing how effective positioning promotes effective latching. In this video I describe how to troubleshoot and fix a painful latch by...

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