It is commonly known that calcium is required for strong bones and teeth, but it is little acknowledged that calcium is actually required by every cell in the body to function in a healthful way: from bones to nerves and muscles to blood, calcium serves a significant purpose throughout the body. Calcium in […]
Nutrition for Toddlers: Milk
There is a common belief that when weaning from breastmilk (or formula) a child must transition to another type of milk, most often assumed to be cow’s milk. Special “toddler formulas” (manufactured milks) have also been recently introduced to the market to meet the nutritional needs for toddlers and various forms of non-dairy milks […]
Galactagogues: Medications to Increase Milk Supply
Contact Melissa for breastfeeding support with a lactation consultant online or in Spokane, Coeur d’Alene, and North Idaho. What Are Galactagogues? Galactagogues are items that can be taken internally to help a mother increase her breast milk production (milk supply) and are available in the form of prescribed medications, herbs or dietary supplements, or food or drink. […]
Breastfeeding and the Hazelbaker fingerfeeder
What is Finger Feeding? Situations may arise where breastfeeding at the breast may not be a possibility. This could be due to medical problems for the mother or baby, sucking issues in the infant, or short-term separation of mother and baby. In these situations, finger feeding is a viable option. Finger feeding also helps a […]