Breastfeeding

Below are a handful of my favorite resources for breastfeeding, including educational videos and IBCLC recommended products.

EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS

Global Health Media Project

first hours after birth

“Within the first few hours after birth, most healthy newborns will instinctively move to their mother’s breast and attach on their own. This video shows early breastfeeding initiation through the journeys of 3 newborns and ways to ensure the success of this vital practice for any new mother and baby.”

Global Health Media Project

breast attachment

“Good attachment will help a baby get more milk and make breastfeeding more comfortable. This video shows why good attachment is so important to breastfeeding success and what a mother can do to deeply attach her baby to her breast.”

Global Health Media Project

nipple pain

“Nipple pain in a breastfeeding mother is common but not normal. It often happens when mothers first start breastfeeding and is usually due to a baby not attaching deeply. This video shows how nipple pain happens and what a mother can do to help herself.”

*Jump ahead to 1:55 for a clear illustration of proper attachment at the breast.