Category: Breastfeeding

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Testing Tuesdays: Tongue and Lip Ties

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Photography: Daniela Rey Awareness around tongue/lip ties and breastfeeding problems has increased recently, but there’s still confusion.   In 2015 I shadowed Bobby Ghaheri, ENT on a day of revisions. I learned I’m not qualified to diagnose and treat ties. Many aren’t. I’ve heard midwives, peds, and even some LCs state that baby has no tie… Continue reading Testing Tuesdays: Tongue and Lip Ties

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Testing Tuesdays: Newborn Jaundice

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In utero, baby’s blood is lower in oxygen than adults. Baby compensates brilliantly by making extra red blood cells to better deliver oxygen to tissues. This system insures that the pregnant parent has plenty of oxygen to keep their body healthy during pregnancy, too. When baby is born and breathes room air, the extra red blood… Continue reading Testing Tuesdays: Newborn Jaundice

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Testing Tuesdays: Newborn Weight Checks

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It’s normal for babies to lose weight after birth. We weigh baby a few times during the first week to make sure baby hasn’t lost too much.  The nadir of loss hits around 48-72 hours. Loss up to 10% is ok. Losing more doesn’t mean you are failing or baby is starving, just that you… Continue reading Testing Tuesdays: Newborn Weight Checks