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Essential Guide to Proper Hand Placement for Latching Your Newborn
Breastfeeding can be a rewarding experience, but getting your newborn to latch properly is often a challenge. One key factor that many new parents overlook is hand placement during latching . Proper hand positioning supports your baby and helps them latch deeply and comfortably, which can prevent nipple pain and ensure your baby gets enough milk. Many mothers struggle with hand placement on the baby's head and their breast. Often having fingers covering most of the areola or

Cleo Marchese, BS, IBCLC, RLC
17 hours ago4 min read


Corporate vs. Independent Lactation Care: What Every New Mother Should Know Before Accepting Breastfeeding Support in the Hospital
Bringing a new baby into the world comes with countless decisions — many of which happen quickly while you are recovering from birth. One choice that often goes unnoticed is who provides your lactation care while you are still in the hospital. In many hospitals today, breastfeeding support is no longer handled exclusively by hospital staff. Instead, hospitals may partner with large corporate lactation providers who function as independent medical contractors. Understanding

Cleo Marchese, BS, IBCLC, RLC
Mar 184 min read
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