![Holistic Lactation](/img/default-banner.jpg)
- 114
- 1 928 681
Holistic Lactation
United States
Registrace 9. 07. 2016
We are the trusted resource for up-to-date, supportive, non-judgmental, and comprehensive breastfeeding & lactation advice. Our channel features helpful tutorials, video episodes of the Breastfeeding Talk Podcast, and so much more. At Holistic Lactation® we believe there are many different ways to breastfeed. You deserve to be supported in reaching your own goals--while making breastfeeding something that works for you. Our team of IBCLCs has over 35 years of collective experience and we're here to bring you accurate information without the mom guilt and "breast is best" attitude.
This is what's most important for effective nursing #breastfeeding #breastfeedingtips #breastfedbaby
Without full range of motion of the tongue, the mechanics of breastfeeding suffer and either the baby or mom (or both) will have to compensate for this.
Sometimes those compensations are able to overcome the issues and sustain good nursing.
Other times, the dysfunction is so severe that the well-being of the mother and baby are compromised.
A tongue tie is a “tethered” tongue-meaning the tongue is tied down to the floor of the mouth. This doesn’t necessarily prevent the tongue from sticking out or moving side-to-side, but it does prevent it from fully elevating.
Did you already know this about tongue tie? 👅
Sometimes those compensations are able to overcome the issues and sustain good nursing.
Other times, the dysfunction is so severe that the well-being of the mother and baby are compromised.
A tongue tie is a “tethered” tongue-meaning the tongue is tied down to the floor of the mouth. This doesn’t necessarily prevent the tongue from sticking out or moving side-to-side, but it does prevent it from fully elevating.
Did you already know this about tongue tie? 👅
zhlédnutí: 1 737
Video
Tongue Tie A-to-Z
zhlédnutí 93Před 3 měsíci
Want to say something about the show? Send us a message! (www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/759980/open_sms) If you've ever wondered why breastfeeding can be such a challenge, or if you've stumbled upon the term 'tongue tie' in your journey as a new parent, this episode is for you. Together with Katherine Baquie from FitNest Mama, we unravel the intricate connection between tongue ties an...
Stop beating yourself up when #breastfeeding is hard #postpartum #postpartumrecovery #newmom
zhlédnutí 169Před rokem
On Episode 116 of the Breastfeeding Talk Podcast, Jacqueline and Dr. Arielle Martone have an empowering discussion on postpartum wellness and healing after childbirth. Arielle, a physical therapist and postpartum wellness coach, shares her own experiences with postpartum depression, pelvic pain, and breastfeeding challenges, highlighting the importance of mental and emotional well-being during ...
Reimagining Postpartum as a Transformation
zhlédnutí 30Před 3 měsíci
Want to say something about the show? Send us a message! (www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/759980/open_sms) In this episode, Jacqueline is joined by Arielle Martone to discuss postpartum wellness and healing after childbirth. Arielle is a physical therapist and postpartum wellness coach, who shares her own experiences with postpartum depression, pelvic pain, and breastfeeding challenges....
Breastfeeding benefits go far beyond the milk #breastfeeding #breastfeedingfacts #breastfeedingtips
zhlédnutí 2,4KPřed rokem
Many people don't know that breastfeeding is beneficial for reasons besides breastmilk itself. Nursing at the breast is critical for optimal jaw growth and airway development. In Episode 115 of the Breastfeeding Talk Podcast, we talk to Dr. Shereen Lim about the implications of oral dysfunction in babies and how that can impact them throughout their lifespan. Listen to the interview on Apple Po...
Oral Dysfunction & Development from Birth to Later Years
zhlédnutí 18Před 3 měsíci
Want to say something about the show? Send us a message! (www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/759980/open_sms) In this episode, Jacqueline is joined by Dr. Shereen Lim, a dentist from Perth, Australia who specializes in airway health from infancy to prevent problems like snoring and sleep apnea later in life. Dr. Lim is dedicated to promoting airway health from infancy as an alternative app...
Weaning Tales: Children's book Authors Talk about Toddlers & Weaning
zhlédnutí 27Před 3 měsíci
Want to say something about the show? Send us a message! (www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/759980/open_sms) Join Jacqueline in a unique, collaborative episode where she speaks with several authors of weaning books. Julie Dillemuth shares her process for writing Loving Comfort, a toddler-weaning story. Katherine Havener discusses the inspiration behind Nursies When the Sun Shines, a night...
Mom Journey: Breastfeeding After Loss
zhlédnutí 15Před 3 měsíci
Want to say something about the show? Send us a message! (www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/759980/open_sms) Content Warning: This episode contains discussions about infant loss and infertility struggles. Listener discretion is advised. Join Jacqueline as she sits down with Sarah Cox, a passionate content creator dedicated to raising awareness about infertility and pregnancy loss. Sarah c...
Mom Journey: Embracing the Realities of Breastfeeding with Tongue Tie
zhlédnutí 50Před 3 měsíci
Want to say something about the show? Send us a message! (www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/759980/open_sms) In this episode, Jacqueline is joined by Melissa Arntt, a soon-to-be mom of 3 and a self-proclaimed chaos coordinator. Melissa shares her journey with her children from pregnancy, through delivery, and their breastfeeding journey. Together, they delve into topics like identifying t...
Breastfeeding a Preemie: Expectations & Challenges
zhlédnutí 77Před 3 měsíci
Breastfeeding a Preemie: Expectations & Challenges
NICU and Beyond: A Neonatologist's Insights on Supporting Breastfeeding
zhlédnutí 36Před 3 měsíci
NICU and Beyond: A Neonatologist's Insights on Supporting Breastfeeding
Untangling Tongue Ties: A Lactation Consultant's Guide to Treating Breastfed Babies with Melanie ...
zhlédnutí 18Před 3 měsíci
Untangling Tongue Ties: A Lactation Consultant's Guide to Treating Breastfed Babies with Melanie ...
The New PUMP Act, U.S. Breastfeeding Laws & the Future of Breastfeeding Healthcare Technology wit...
zhlédnutí 20Před 3 měsíci
The New PUMP Act, U.S. Breastfeeding Laws & the Future of Breastfeeding Healthcare Technology wit...
Breastfeeding in Public: Know Your Rights and Boost Your Confidence
zhlédnutí 106Před 3 měsíci
Breastfeeding in Public: Know Your Rights and Boost Your Confidence
Postpartum Pain & Recovery From Birth with Kath Baquie
zhlédnutí 46Před 3 měsíci
Postpartum Pain & Recovery From Birth with Kath Baquie
Mom Journey: Finding Joy & Confidence in Nursing
zhlédnutí 6Před 3 měsíci
Mom Journey: Finding Joy & Confidence in Nursing
Honest Motherhood: What We Really Need with Libby Ward from Diary of an Honest Mom
zhlédnutí 15Před 3 měsíci
Honest Motherhood: What We Really Need with Libby Ward from Diary of an Honest Mom
Back Health During Pregnancy & Postpartum with Dr. Betsy Grunch
zhlédnutí 10Před 3 měsíci
Back Health During Pregnancy & Postpartum with Dr. Betsy Grunch
Dental Health from Infancy to Pregnancy & Postpartum with Dr. Molly Hayes
zhlédnutí 10Před 3 měsíci
Dental Health from Infancy to Pregnancy & Postpartum with Dr. Molly Hayes
Preparing for Breastfeeding: Tips for Success
zhlédnutí 67Před 3 měsíci
Preparing for Breastfeeding: Tips for Success
All Things Pelvic Health with Dr. Tara Sullivan
zhlédnutí 17Před 3 měsíci
All Things Pelvic Health with Dr. Tara Sullivan
Treating Oral Ties with Dr. Liz Turner
zhlédnutí 21Před 3 měsíci
Treating Oral Ties with Dr. Liz Turner
Tips for Breastfeeding While Babywearing with Meagan Pa
zhlédnutí 8Před 3 měsíci
Tips for Breastfeeding While Babywearing with Meagan Pa
The Real Barriers to Breastfeeding & How to Overcome Them
zhlédnutí 22Před 3 měsíci
The Real Barriers to Breastfeeding & How to Overcome Them
Plugged Ducts & Mastitis with Victoria Rothbard, CLC
zhlédnutí 20Před 3 měsíci
Plugged Ducts & Mastitis with Victoria Rothbard, CLC
Lessons in Lactation Support: 25+ Years Helping Breastfeeding Moms with Gina Nigro, IBCLC
zhlédnutí 10Před 3 měsíci
Lessons in Lactation Support: 25 Years Helping Breastfeeding Moms with Gina Nigro, IBCLC
The IBCLC Side of Treating Oral Ties w/ Allison Alexander LPN, IBCLC
zhlédnutí 9Před 3 měsíci
The IBCLC Side of Treating Oral Ties w/ Allison Alexander LPN, IBCLC
New Year's Resolutions for Breastfeeding Moms
zhlédnutí 12Před 3 měsíci
New Year's Resolutions for Breastfeeding Moms
Holidays & Breastfeeding: Avoiding Common Pitfalls with Lactation, Family & Wellness
zhlédnutí 40Před 3 měsíci
Holidays & Breastfeeding: Avoiding Common Pitfalls with Lactation, Family & Wellness
It hurts me to use this pump.
Hi my baby is 4 weeks and he is exclusively on breast feed directly,but he has high raise palate for which he was choking all the time and couging which making me so stressed out,hence i started giving expressed breast milk via bottle,he taking only 20-30 ml which i feel very less,not sure if he was taking more from breastfed,how could this be solved?
Definitely work with a skilled IBCLC to address these issues with your baby’s oral function
@@HolisticLactation we already had lactation consultation and she only said he has high raised palate Is it be curable?
@svjtalks1138 yes it is something to work on. Seek out an IBCLC who is SKILLED in tongue tie and oral function.
@@HolisticLactation heard that this issue requires surgery,can this be solved as my baby grows,?as of now he is weighing good but only issue he doesnt drink much milk
@svjtalks1138 surgery shouldn’t be needed and there’s not much surgery that can be done for a high palate. It requires oral therapy. Please see a SKILLED IBCLC who knows how to correct infant oral function. They will know what to do.
How long should this be left on for ? I did it for 10 mins and my nipple turned white.
It’s up to you. Your nipple will turn white from the suction. This is true for any pump with strong enough suction, although these aren’t true “pumps”.
@@HolisticLactation thanks!! 😊
Thank you so much!!
Thank you so much!! I actually never got the hang of this with my daughter when I had her 4 years ago, but I just gave birth to my son and this was SO helpful!! Bless you for what you do! 🙏🏻🍼
You’re so welcome! I’m glad you found this video helpful!
When baby sucks without milk they take in air which further cause gas. What about that?
I wish I had seen this video a few months ago. I have twins and didn't have enough milk for both at the beginning so we introduced the bottle with formula, while I also kept on breastfeeding, and it has just been a cascade of challenges associated with that and now one of the twins is refusing the breast... They're five months old now. I wish we had done it this way from the start! Do you think we can introduce this method at this late stage and have some success?
You can certainly try this technique and see how it goes!
Does anyone else find the Hakka really uncomfortable and painful ? I haven’t used mine at all
Many people do! It can’t be fitted for smaller nipples, so that is often why it can hurt. Definitely don’t use it if that’s the case for you!
I love it 💓💓 thank you
When allowing bubs to suck 10 times before lifting the bottle. Does this not risk air going in their tummy. This was very helpful though. Thankyou😊
No it does not because it’s very difficult to swallow air by itself.
Im two weeks post partum, this was highly recommended to me by friends and bought one well in advance, it’s not working on me at all. I get a couple of drops max. Will try again but I’m very frustrated as need some milk to store and pumping manually seems crazy and an electric pump isn’t ideal
Thank you sooo much
You’re welcome!
Amazing, thank you for the explanation video. Waiting for the electric pump to arrive and just remembered that the bottle was gifted to me by mom of 5. Spot on product:)
You’re welcome! Enjoy!
Very great video ❤ wish more moms and caregivers knew this
It’s the exact point where the needle went in and sometimes my legs stop working. Please stop gaslighting women
That’s a complication when the epidural isn’t done correctly, not something that would be caused by an epidural done properly. Your experience isn’t uncommon sadly. If you listen to the entire episode, this is explained in more detail. Especially the doctor’s experience as a woman in medicine and a patient herself.
Thanks for the great video! I have small question: > Every 20-30 sucks, tilt the bottle down but leave the nipple in baby's mouth > Wait until baby sucks again, then tilt bottle back up so baby is drinking When we tilt the bottle and baby starts suck again, don't they swallow the air in the moment until we tilt bottle back?
They shouldn’t be swallowing air then. You tilt the bottle quickly, not slowly. And since the baby is already in an upright position they are less likely to swallow air, or they will often burp it out themselves. Burping after bottle feeding is a good idea also.
It's not gentle. It hurts. Seems to work for most though.
It definitely is not gentle. It does hurt for many people. Thanks for sharing your experience!
Does this mean my milk hasn't come yet? I can get 3oz at a time with a hand pump but this thing isn't doing anything. Please someone help lol
If you can pump 3oz, then your milk has “come in”. This suction pump might not work for you. It doesn’t work for everyone.
This is just frustrating me. It does nothing at all when i apply it properly im so beyond confused and no video is explaining anything if its not working
I follow your directions and in under 5 minutes was able to get milk out amazing thank you. Very clear and precise instructions. ❤
Woohoo!! So happy for you!!
If I combine haakaa milk throughout the day and husband feeds this bottle at night, do I still need to do traditional pumping to make up for that feeding? I wanna have a longer sleep stretch but having to pump will defeat this purpose 🤷♀️
Definitely the epidural…. Explain why I can pin point the spot 7 years later and it’s tender and sore and I jump 10feet in pain if someone touches it or goes near it
That’s a great question to ask a spine surgeon.
I am 8 months pregnant and followed this vid on how to use hakaa and to my surprise, a drop of milk came out. I am really going to be a mom 😢❤
Aww so cool! It’s a really valuable skill to learn how to express colostrum/milk before your baby comes. You’ve got this!
I wish we would stop demonstrating on crochet boobs. It isn’t helpful
I was having alot of pain using this until I did the flip back thing. Much better.
Glad to hear that!
Thank you so much for this video! I have an inverted nipple on one of my breasts and I'm struggling to feed from it so will try pumping using this!
You’re welcome! Let us know how it goes.
Can you use this when you aren’t breastfeeding? If you are exclusively pumping will it be helpful? Or you need a baby on other breast for it to work?
You could use it if you aren’t breastfeeding, but there’s not really any point unless you’re just curious or it’s some sort of fetish. If someone is exclusively pumping, they can use this. It doesn’t replace pumping though, so keep that in mind. Some people will never get milk with it, others will get a lot without having to do much at all, and most people will be somewhere in the middle.
I’m following these steps and its not working for me. I would hand express to stimulate a let down and attach the Haakaa the way you described in the video but no milk is being “suctioned” out. Am I using it wrong? My breast feels full when I attached the Haakaa to my breast. Its the breast my baby didn’t feed on from our feeding session. I just recently started my breastfeeding journey 3 days ago and recovering from a C-section. I was using the electric pump to keep my milk supply. My baby is 2 weeks old and is breastfeeding fine imo. My nipple is a little sore from using an electric pump which is why I want to try the Haakaa. Any help is much appreciated.
This device may not work for you. If you are needing to pump, then it’s recommended to use a pump instead of a milk collection (which is what this is). It’s unlikely that a Haakaa would do much for someone this early on in lactation also. If your nipple is sore from pumping, it’s best to get properly fitted for flanges and optimize your pump settings so it is comfortable to use.
Hello, I need help. My child was born prematurely and is premature. I need to stay in the hospital for 3 months. Because I suffer from difficulty in the breastfeeding process, he cannot breastfeed properly and has been feeding through a feeding tray so far. Are there any tips that will help me teach him to breastfeed?
Hello! You need to be working closely with an IBCLC. There are no “tips” since your situation is complex and requires a proper feeding plan, management of lactation, and continued support leading up to hospital discharge (and potentially afterward also). We work virtually with clients if you’d like to set up an appointment with us. Otherwise, make sure to work locally with a very skilled IBCLC.
Great video!!!! From a husband that’s more informed now for our new little one
So glad you are more prepared to support your wife and baby!!
I did the fold back suction on my breast and it hurts as hell and at the end my nipple looked abnormal looked super swollen and looked like another nipple bump grew lol. Also how do you remove it?
Definitely don’t use it if it’s causing you problems. You remove it by pulling the edge of the flange to break the suction.
@@HolisticLactation so when i use it it feels like my skin is being pulled what can i do?
Game changer! Totally different from start to end of this video!
Hi thank you for the video! I was wondering if we always need to pause for 5-10 sucks whenever the baby stops sucking? Could you clarify on that? Or do we just do that in the beginning of the feed to allow let down? Also does let down only happens in the beginning? Again thank you! 😊
You do the pauses throughout the feeding whenever baby takes breaks. When nursing, multiple letdowns occur so this is something the baby is used to already.
Hi there! Wouldn’t that make the baby swallow a bunch of air? I’m worried mine will get too gassy from that approach.
@AnnaPM Great question! Babies cannot swallow air by itself. In fact, no one can. You can try this little experiment on yourself to see: open your mouth and take a big gulp of air, then close your mouth and try to swallow the air. Air can only be swallowed along with something else like liquid or food.
Haha okay so I’m probably one of the rare weird ones but I can actually swallow air - it’s how I used to burp on command as a kid (not such a cool party trick anymore lol). I’m assuming babies probably aren’t able to purposely master this trick yet (thankfully!) 😋 Thanks for the quick reply!
@AnnaPM Fascinating! It would take a lot of conscious effort, which is something babies wouldn’t do!
paced bottle feeding helps avoid overfeeding and wasting milk.
As a first time mom this was actually pretty helpful I went from barely making a ounce to making 2oz thank you so much!
You’re welcome!
It wasn’t a realization, so much as a crippling pain that left me unable to walk, screaming, and gasping for air. When you have to crawl to the restroom and can’t even get up onto the toilet, sobbing in excruciating pain, it’s something that completely changes your life. I don’t think we can rule out that the epidural could create conditions conducive to back/disk injury.
You’re right-there is that risk! But epidurals in and of themselves do not cause back pain or injury.
Before my epidural I was able to stand and walk for longer periods of time now I can barely stand longer than five minutes without excruciating pain following
Sorry to hear that. Seeing a spine specialist could be a good place to start.
Thank you for this video! Is there a downside to using a haaka vs a regular pump like a spectra?
Yes of course. The Haakaa is not a breast pump. It’s a suction milk catcher. It doesn’t compare at all to the Spectra and doesn’t work the same.
Thank you so much I just have my son 4 days ago and I'm have a one of these this video really helped 🙏
I really can’t get a lot of milk from this thing even with the tips. I’m 2 weeks postpartum. Breastfeeding hurts since my son has tongue tie and pumping hurts as well. I don’t wanna go to formula but it seems I might have to.
This isn’t a device that will yield a lot of milk. Why are you not addressing the tongue tie? Or perhaps you are but it wasn’t clear in your comment. Also pumping shouldn’t hurt-working with a skilled IBCLC and at least doing a pumping consultation would be your best bet and give you some immediate improvement. We do virtual appointments and would love to help.
Easy and simple tutorial ❤
Thanks! So glad it was helpful for you!
How to remove tho
Easy! Just break the section with a finger by sliding under the flange or pulling one side of the flange away
Wow, this is a game changer. When first using this, there is some discomfort. What’s worked for me, is getting my breast/nips used to breastfeeding by doing it 7-11 times per day, your body will adjust. Then move to pumping, which you’ll build up a tolerance for that. Then I moved to the Haakaa w/the normal suction. Then once I feel a little more comfortable, then I’ll move to her more powerful suction. It is slightly painful at first, but it gets better as it sits on it. Also, make sure the nipple is free from touching sides of the silicon that helps a lot. After a while your body adjusts, I think, as it drains the milk. This advice was a game changer. I only did the normal suction to capture my leakage. And then I pumped after breastfeeding and I’ve gotten double what I normally get after pumping.
Amazing! Thanks for sharing your experience-so glad you’ve had great success with this advice!
This is truly one of the best paced bottle feeding videos I have seen in the last 4 years. Thank you!!!
Thank you for the very kind words!! So glad this is helpful!!
Oh my goodness you are a LIFESAVER 😅
I did not want to breastfeed. I have sensory issues and the idea of anyone including my own child touching my breasts disgusted me. But in the NICU when they said it would help her grow and catch up the best I started. Yes it messed with me mentally but if I can do it to help her, my discomfort is worth her health. Obviously not everyone will be able to do this or put aside their issues to come to terms with it, but I was able to. And I'm so glad I did. I don't think I would have healed as well as i have mentally from my emergency c section and the fact that she and I could have died if it wasn't for the intimacy I got from feeding her myself.
Thank you for sharing your experience! Sensory issues are real and can interfere with breastfeeding just like you described. That’s amazing you were able to breastfeed despite that-AND that it helped you too.
@HolisticLactation it is! It still freaks me out a little but I'm getting there. I just hope we get to take our little Miss home soon. She came out at 1300 grams and she's almost 1800 grams now. And we're almost up to half tube feeds and half breast woohooo! Your channel has helped heaps!
I got 100ml as by baby nursed on the other boob in just 5 minutes
Whoa! Amazing!!
Thank you 🎉
I feel bad for not knowing some of these things earlier..My baby is 5 weeks now, usually she takes 3-4 oz per feed. From past few days she is taking more than usual, 5-6 oz before bedtime. If I don’t give her more, she cries a lot. She does not take it in one go but within 2 hour, she would drink that quantity. I feel that she is overfed. How can I reverse this, she is exclusively taking breastmilk but from a bottle. I am also struggling to make her breastfeed.
It sounds liked you’d benefit from an appointment with a lactation consultant to go over bottle feeding, amounts of milk, and nursing/latching. We can help! A 30 minute appointment would be a good place to start: holisticlactation.com/clinic
Does it hurt? Plz reply
It can for some people, but not for others. If it hurts, don’t use it.
My baby is both formula and breastfed. I saw a lactation specialist and she stated that I could switch my baby to breastfeeding only because I have the milk supply. I don’t fully yet believe I do, since sometimes I pump for 20-25 and I get 1.5 ounces. When I saw the specialist, I had skipped 2 feedings with her so it looks like I had a lot more milk than usual, which I did tell her. The issue is, she gets cranky after drinking from me and I ended up giving her a bottle. Prior to the lactation specialist, I used to breastfed her and also gave her a 4 ounce bottle. She usually only drank 3 ounces. My question is, if their stomach may be stretch out, it is possible to correct it? She just turned 2 months.
Yes you can gradually feed normal amounts and feed more frequently. However, 4oz is still a normal amount.