For The Love Of Breastfeeding

My main saying is "I believe strongly in the mother-infant dyad and their biological design to breastfeed successfully in a supportive environment." 

I also believe that most women can breastfeed successfully with the right support, but for a small number of expectations. 

I believe that breastfeeding is a vital sign for babies.  As a nurse, we are constantly assessing vital signs, if a baby cannot breastfeed, my question is why; what has to be explored further. 

I believe that infants today are not learning proper oral-motor function and it is leading to a multitude of childhood illnesses, orthodontic requirements, speech issues, picky eating and more. 

I absolutely believe more than anything in the world that mother's are innately designed to know what is best for their babies.  Some mothers struggle to find the confidence to reach that place, but it is deep within all of us as long as we are prepared to dig for it. 

I believe maternal health is not a priority in the United...

If you have followed me on social media or have ever heard me speak, you have heard me use this term.  Everything we do as a society these days is in a closed or collapsed position.  Think of driving, sitting at your desk, looking at your phones etc.  We are constantly hunched over. 

When women are pregnant, the heaviness of their bellies will pull their body even further into a closed position if they are not used to an open posture.  Our babies, therefore, are developing with very little space in utero.  Then, when they come out, they are swaddled, scrunched, and generally squished into a closed position. 

My practice focuses on opening them up.  Imagine trying to drink water with your chin on your chest.  If you were really thirsty, would you not instead tip your head back to maximize how much water can get in?  This is what I do with the babies.  It is truly fascinating. 

Head over to my client testimonies to hear how this has changed the way these babies are nursing!