Dealing With Thrush While Breastfeeding
There are three things moms worry about when they start breastfeeding. Sore nipples, not having enough milk and mastitis. I have written about all three. Thrush falls under sore nipples but deserves an article all of its own. Thrush and yeast refer to the same thing,...Mastitis, Clogged Ducts and Blebs
Ouch! Whichever condition you are worried about, it hurts. It doesn’t look right. It doesn’t feel right. You may be trying to figure out whether you have a plugged duct or a full-blown case of mastitis. You want to find out if there’s anything you can do about...Milky Minutes – Nipples, Butters, Balms and Ointments
Your nipples are probably going to get sore at some point during your breastfeeding journey. That’s an irritating truth (pun intended). I wrote a whole article about it, which you can read here Sore Nipples What I want to talk about now are the things you put on...Sore Nipples
Sore Nipples– Normal, or Sign of a Problem? A mom having sore nipples is one of the reasons given most frequently for ending her breastfeeding journey sooner than she had planned. Some women tough it out, but breastfeeding is not a pleasant experience for them, and...About Me
Hi! I’m Andrea, an IBCLC. I love helping mamas and mamas-to-be with breastfeeding. Click HERE to read more about my story.
