Littlenursingco

As healthcare workers in private practice, we noticed families are not getting the support they need. We all know that with the proper support, in all areas of life, there is much more chance of success. The intent of this community page is for parents to have quick access to trained professionals who specialize in infant care, specifically infants struggling with oral restrictions (tongue and/or lip ties), breastfeeding challenges, torticollis, fussiness, bowel troubles, et...c. We have met with everyone on this list and they are ALL so wonderful, knowledgable, caring and compassionate. Each striving towards helping you provide the best life for you and your baby! List of our trusted healthcare professionals: Dr. Alyssa @dralyssaclarkson @kinetic.living Dr. Anna, Dr. Kris, Dr. Claire @livewellfamilychiro Jessie @movementfirstkidsphysio Dr. Jenna @thrivechiro_yeg Sophia @apexmyotherapy Do you have something to offer to families facing challenges with infant feeding? Reach out to us! We’d love to meet you! Our hope is to continuously add to our community. Click the link in our bio to check out our community page!

Sleep Hygiene Sleep hygiene refers to the habits, behaviours and practices that people will perform prior to going to sleep. Some elements to sleep hygiene include:... 1. Set bedtime: This recommendation is about aiming for an approximately consistent wake up and bedtime. 2. Predictable bedtime routine: The bedtime routine should consist of the same elements every single day. Some common bedtime elements include: * Bath * Massage * Books * Lullaby * Into pyjamas and sleeping bag * Saying goodnight to a toy Babies under the age of about 4-6 months, the bedtime routine needs to be about 15-20 minutes. With very young babies under about 4 months of age, the routine can be as little as 10 minutes. 3. Opportunity to calm down before bedtime: This should include a period of reduced stimulation such as, dimmed lights, putting away noisy toys and turned off TV screens. 4. Optimized sleep latency: This is the time taken to fall asleep. The sleep latency should be about 15-20 minutes. What are some of elements that you include in your bedtime routine?

Repost from @thesimplejones on her breastfeeding journey: ~ BREASTFEEDING ~ For the first time, this morning I woke up and my breast weren’t painfully full. Finally I feel like they’re settling into a rhythm, finally my body knows just how much Mal needs. I haven’t wanted to share about having an oversupply because I know it must be painful to hear for someone who has struggled with an undersupply... I can’t even imagine. but an oversupply has been a real struggle in it...self. Waking up in agony if Mal sleeps through the night, sometimes having to get up in the night to express even though he’s sleeping - it felt like such a waste of precious sleep! Sore, cracked nips because I was so full he could only attach to the nip. Leaking EVERYWHERE. So full that my skin was shiny - that’s how stretched and tight it was. Constantly debating internally whether to express, knowing that would tell my body to make even MORE, or to suffer until the next feed hoping that nothing bumped my boobs in the meantime (tough luck with a baby hanging off you)... I don’t mean to complain! I’m SO THANKFUL to have milk to feed Mal! But I want to write this in case there is another mum sitting there with engorged breasts, covered in milk and crying in pain. It IS a struggle. I KNOW you’re thankful. It’s ok to feel both. BEST TIP: when I finally got the courage up to go see a lactation consultant, she gave me this one tip that changed everything... Express for 30 seconds before each feed, just enough for the nip to become softer. Baby will get a better latch, which will mean less nipple pain!! And consequently will feed better. I’m cheering today. I’m so thankful for my supply but I’d be lying if I didn’t admit it has been hard. But today, I feel like I can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. What breastfeeding or infant feeding challenge(s) have you overcome? Share in our comments below

If you’re well on your way to your new baby’s arrival (or the little peach has already arrived!) and you’re going through your list of must-haves, you may be thinking about your feeding options. Do you hope to exclusively breastfeed, mix in some pumping sessions, supplement with formula or use formula on its own? Deciding which route to take really comes down to what’s best for you and your lifestyle. And if you do choose to pump (at least some of the time), you’ll want to f...ind a breast pump that’s comfortable and effective. To help your search, we’ve answered some of the most common breast pump questions with the expert advice of Melissa Alexander, registered nurse, lactation consultant (IBCLC) and co-founder of Little Nursing Company in Edmonton, Alta. Discover what to look for in a pump so you can choose the best breast pump for you. @ashkowapizzi Questions to ask when buying a breast pump: 1. Do I need a breast pump? 2. What are the main types of breast pumps? 3. What is the best breast pump? 4. Should I buy a closed-system pump or an open-system pump? 5. How do I use a breast pump? 6. Is it safe to buy a used breast pump? 7. How often should I sterilize breast pump parts? 8. Will insurance cover my breast pump? Check out the answers to some of these questions @thehubwm

Repost from @lowsupplymom on her breastfeeding journey: I didn’t imagine it could look like this. I thought it would always be a struggle. I thought I’d continue to feel insufficient and that I’d grow weary of the battle. 11 months later and we’re still feeding. I’ve put away the supplements and the SNS, and we’re just living. My life doesn’t revolve around trying to make more milk. I offer Nora whatever my body produces, and even though it’s never been enough to exclusively... breastfeed it’s more than enough for us. I’m grateful and happy and proud of us. It’s not all or nothing, and I’m glad I finally realized that. If you are interested in keeping baby at the breast while supplementing, reach out for help There is no all or nothing rule in breastfeeding!