All About Breastfeeding Blog
All the latest breastfeeding news and point of viewsBreastfeeding…….is NOT suppose to hurt
That is right! Breastfeeding is not suppose to hurt. Breastfeeding your baby can sometimes be tiring for some mothers in the early days, but it is not suppose to hurt. So, why do so many mothers spend weeks on end enduring significant pain before they either get help...
World Breastfeeding Week Tribute
World Breastfeeding Week highlights the role of health professionals
Please watch this video which discusses the Ten Steps to Healthy Breastfeeding.All parents to be should be made aware of this information as they go through the process of choosing where they would like to give birth and who they would like to participate in the...
Breastfeeding is …beautiful
Another nice video to share in honor World Breastfeeding Week
Official Keep Austin Breastfeeding Flash Mob 2010
I love the power and energy of moms. This video brings a whole new level to Flash Dance/Flash Moms. Check out this video and see if it motivates you to get something going in your neck of the woods to celebrate breastfeeding. Send me your video and I will be happy to...
GREAT NEW PRODUCT
Based on all the babies I see in their car seats with their heads lopsided, I know that it is a much needed item. I spent some time chatting with the developors of SnugZee and here is what I learned:How is SnugZee Different?1. The rainbow shaped pillows that are...
Breastfed babies and the heat
I frequently get asked if there is a need for breastfed babies to be given water during the heat of the summer. Breastfed babies do not need water - keep in mind that breastmilk is 88% water. Even in the first few days after birth, before mom's milk has "come in",...
Breastfeeding and Risk for Fever after Immunization
This is taken from the Official Journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics.Published online May 17, 2010 A study just published in Pediatrics looked at the incidence of fever after immunizations among babies who were exclusively breastfed, partially breastfed, and...
Ahhhhhhhhh Cool Air
Thanks to everyone who has inquired about the comfort level in my home. Lots of freon was added and 3 days later the a/c is still working... and working well. So, is it a leak??? or not?? That is the question. For right now, I am riding it out and enjoying 3 days in a...
Business, Heat and The Air Conditioner
Yes, so it has been a week since I have blogged. The temperatures here in Phoenix Arizona have risen to the triple digits. And yes, it is a dry heat. And when it is 90 and 95 and 98, it is really not so bad. In fact, I like the weather at 95. Something shifts in a BIG...
Lori J Isenstadt IBCLC
Lori is a huge breastfeeding supporter. She has spent much of her adult life working in the maternal health field. Once she became turned on to birth and became a childbirth educator, there was no stopping her love of working with families during their childbearing years.
Lori became a Birth doula and a Postpartum doula and soon became a lactation consultant. She has been helping moms and babies with breastfeeding for over 25 years. Lori founded her private practice, All About Breastfeeding where she meets with moms one on one to help solve their breastfeeding challenges. She helps families prenatally prepare for breastfeeding. Lori also helps when the baby is here and breastfeeding challenges arise.
She is an international speaker, book author and the host of the popular itunes podcast, All About Breastfeeding, the place where the girls hang out. You can reach Lori by email at: aabreastfeeding@hotmail.com