Bloom Pregnancy & Wellness Clinic

Despite what you have heard, your nipples shouldn’t hurt when breastfeeding or in between feedings. If you are experiencing nipple or breast pain, make an appointment with our breastfeeding team for a thorough assessment of a feeding session, a discussion about what you are experiencing from birth until now, and an oral assessment of your baby's mouth. Other common reasons to book an appointment are: ... Nipple pain Misshapen nipples Low milk supply or overactive supply Recurrent blocked ducts Mastitis Poor drainage Triple feeding Vasospasm Baby is biting or chewing the nipple Low or slow weight gain Coughing, sputtering, gasping, gagging Clicking and noisy eating at the breast and/or bottle Leaking milk from the breast and/or bottle Tucked-in top lip Slipping or falling off the breast or bottle pushing out a soother Cries often, unhappy, gassy, reflux, spits up, poor sleeping, stiff posture, frustration Taking a long time to eat Dimpling of the cheeks when sucking Suspected lip or tongue-tie Any questions or concerns If you would like an appointment please complete this form https://www.bloompregnancyclinic.com/breastfeedingsupport Appointments are covered by MSP some conditions apply

Love made visible! Each little flag has the name and weight of every little baby born into care for this year up to the end of November! Feeling overwhelmed with gratitude! Thank you for choosing our clinic to be part of your family’s journey in 2020!

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Sharing again. This is a question that is asked a lot. It's very common for babies to be fussy and unsettled at times, and even quite often in some cases. ... But it may be unnerving for parents who become concerned that perhaps the baby isn't getting enough milk. So a bottle is given to 'test' this theory and the baby wolfs it down and then crashes to sleep. Parents are left feeling utterly deflated that the they were letting their baby go hungry. So why is it that those of us in the world of lactation say that drinking a bottle after a breastfeed isn't neccessarily sign that the baby was hungry? To understand fully we need to look at two things, firstly normal behaviour at the breast, and secondly, normal response to a bottle. Society would have us believe that babies latch onto the breast, feed and then settle. But that's not actually the case. There is usually quite a lot of fussing and bashing while they figure out where they're latching, then lots of quick sucks and tugging and hitting while they encourage your milk to let down. Then there is likely a period of calmer feeding while they have a good quantity of milk (look and listen for swallowing!) and then they may start to qet squirmy, tugging, gumming and hitting again as the flow slows down. This is all VERY normal behaviour. Keep in mind in an evening, when most parents find their supply is running slower, and during growth spurts, babies will often be a lot more fussy at the breast, and that's ok too! Its stimulation behaviour to get the milk flowing. And the more milk that's removed, the more milk is replaced. Babies have tiny tummies, digest breastmilk quickly, and use the breast for plenty of reasons other than food, so it's also very common for babies to decide that actually they would quite like to go back to the breast please, even though they had appeared to have finished not long before. Again, normal. (I didn't say easy, I said normal!) Looking at all of the above, we can completely understand why parents may assume their baby is unhappy or not getting enough. Usually once they've had the information about it all they feel empowered to carry on the way they are. But, if they don't have that information, they may carry on and give that bottle. So why would the baby take it? Well, firstly, because babies love to suck. Its soothing and comforting and releases pain relieving hormones and means they are next to your body and in your arms. They're clever little creatures. Plus, it's pretty easy to get a bottle teat into a baby's mouth, they barely need to open at all compared to latching at the breast. But why once the teat is in do they drink? Well, sucking is a reflex that happens if something touches the back of the roof of the baby's mouth. So they can't actually help themselves. When a baby feeds at the breast, sucking is only a part of it, the tongue compressing the breast against the roof of the mouth in a wave like motion moves the milk. But the feeding action with a bottle is very different. Even gentle sucks will cause milk to flow, and we've already seen that babies can't help but suck the teat, so end up with a mouth full of milk whether they want it or not. So they swallow, because once again it's a reflex in babies. They end up sucking and swallowing until they're so exhausted that they stop. By this point they're overly full and exhausted so their body shuts down to work on digesting the heavy meal. So a baby will take a bottle because of their reflexes, not necessarily because they need it. If they're doing plenty of wee and poo, and gaining weight as expected, there's no need to offer a bottle (unless you choose to). If you're concerned about your baby and feeding in any way get some skilled support to fully assess and reassure you that all is well. But try and trust your baby and trust your body, they know what they're doing x

Bravado bra boutique open today 11-2 We have sizes from XS-2X & 34B to 38H Prices range from $43.68-$67.20 (including tax)... Or call Brandi (250)719-8828

Dads often get overlooked when it comes to the emotions of birth. We don't really talk about how it feels to watch the person that you love, be in pain. We... don't talk about how it feels to stand by and wait for your child to be born when you have no control over it. We don't talk about the pressure of providing emotional and physical support for an event that you have never witnessed before. We don't talk about the waves of emotion that can hit you when you finally connect with the child that your partner has known for 9 months but that you are just now seeing. Its a lot. Its life-changing. Its the birth of a father. Dads deserve support too. In fact, that's a good chunk of what I do at births. I reassure dad that everything is normal and that mom is safe when he gets that worried look. I explain what is happening as its happening. I show him how to provide support that feels productive. I make sure that he eats and hydrates and rests so that he is ready to meet his baby. I look him in the eye and say congratulations when he holds his baby for the first time. I take away as much pressure and stress as possible so that he can be present for this moment that will also change his life forever. @carolinadoulacollective #Repost @gracefullbirth Photo // @nathaliepaulifotografia #GraceFull #oxytocin #normalizebirth #gracefullbirth #gracefullbirthing #empoweredbirth #childbirtheducation #empoweryourplan #lgbtqparents #samesexparents #surrogacy #adoption #expectful #bumpbirthandbeyond #nestedmag #dadsmattertoo #birthcenter #hospitalbirth #lgbtqfamily #pregnancyjourney #unmedicatedbirth #csection #bumppositive #fatherhoodjourney #doula #midwife #bumpdated #postpartumjourney #fourthtrimesterbodiesproject

Dad's are so fun we just love them

Breastfeeding support and Bravado bras in FSJ on December 14th at StillPoint Integrative Holistic Medicine If you would like breastfeeding support please complete this form and we will contact you for a visit time https://docs.google.com//1EN3GYzgLftllt5dDBmZzo2l6PSB/edit

Most moms we know want three maternity/nursing bras: One to wash, one to wear, and one to spare! Open today 11-2 or call Brandi for a fitting (250)719-8828 #bravadobras #awardwinning #comfortandstyle #bloombraboutique

Are you experiencing the witching hour? "It’s that time of the day again! Your normally happy-go-lucky baby has turned into a fussy, inconsolable child who just won’t stop crying. And that’s even though you’ve done all the things that usually settle them. Bet you feel like adding your own tears to the deluge. Could this be the witching hour?" https://www.healthline.com/health/baby/witching-hour-baby

Looking for a gift for a special family? We have gift certificates for: Prenatal classes Breastfeeding class... Birth and postpartum doula support Breastfeeding support Maternity and nursing bras Prenatal/postnatal massage Prenatal/postpartum yoga 3/D 4/D ultrasound Holistic nutrition Aromatherapy Available in any denomination

Do you know the difference between a #midwife and a #doula? We love a good venn diagram and this visual does an excellent job at highlighting the instrumental ...roles midwives and doulas play and how they work together to provide birthing people with the support and care needed during labour and birth. Did you have a doula and a midwife present at your birth? What was your experience like? Let us know in comments. #ABMidwives #YearoftheMidwife

If you are due in March, April, May or June now is the time to book group or private prenatal and breastfeeding classes, they fill up quickly

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What is your favourite part about receiving postpartum care with a midwife?What is your favourite part about receiving postpartum care with a midwife?