Breastfeeding Support at Mama’s Hip

We believe that a good start is key to a successful breastfeeding relationship!  Our classes are designed to give new and expectant parents the knowledge they need to get started and a place to turn when issues arise. *****Free Weight Checks are always available at Mama's Hip****

 




Mama’s Milk Clinic

www.mamasmilkclinic.com

All major health authorities agree that breastmilk is the golden standard in regards to infant nutrition. Breastfeeding is also a beautiful and rewarding way to mother your baby.  More and more women are recognizing these benefits and making the decision to breastfeed. Establishing a breastfeeding relationship is a learning process for both mother and baby, one that often requires support and guidance to ensure success.  The Louisville area does have a growing support network in place to assist breastfeeding mothers in the learning process. We are excited to add Mama’s Milk Breastfeeding Clinic to the mix of resources currently in place!

The clinic’s mission is to provide lactation consultation and education services to breastfeeding women, regardless of ability to pay. The clinic and store environment are nurturing and fun, supporting our goal of promoting physical and emotional health and well-being for mothers and babies. The clinic’s partnership with Mama’s Hip has allowed us to further expand the community resources that we wish to provide to Louisville’s parenting community. An array of classes, parent-support groups, and breastfeeding and natural parenting products are available to meet many of the physical and social needs of new parents.

Mama's Milk Breastfeeding Clinic is located in the back of Mama's Hip store. Both businesses share a playroom/waiting area and a classroom. A private consultation room is available for one-on-one breastfeeding assistance and counseling.

The clinic owner, Christy Ramos, has 10 years of breastfeeding support experience as a neonatal intensive care nurse, 2 years as an accredited La Leche League Leader, a year and a half as a Certified Lactation Counselor and a year as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. She also has 4 years of personal breastfeeding experience. She is active in the local birth and parenting community, with many resources to rely on for referrals and support.

Christy will be hosting the following breastfeeding support classes at Mama's Hip. Please refer to the calender for days and times:

Prenatal Class: Getting Breastfeeding Off to a Good Start

  • Reasons to Breastfeed
  • Childbirth decisions that affect Breastfeeding Success
  • Skin-to-skin: The Golden Hour
  • Basics of a Good Latch
  • Establishing a bountiful supply: The first few weeks
  • How to know baby is getting enough milk
  • Newborn Jaundice


Newborn Care Class

  • Diapering (will specifically discuss cloth diapers)
  • Bathing
  • Umbilical Cord Care
  • Feeding Cues
  • Strategies to cope with the fussy baby
  • Normal newborn behaviors
  • Babywearing
  • Mama Care (How to take care of yourself as well!)
  • Special Role of the Father


Nursing your 0-6 month baby

  • Signs of adequate milk intake
  • Strategies to increase milk supply
  • Infant appetite and growth spurts
  • Nipple and breast pain: various causes and treatments
  • Adjusting to life with your new breastfeeding baby
  • Nutrition for the breastfeeding mom
  • Infant fussiness: Causes and coping strategies



Nursing your 6-12 month baby

  • Teething
  • Introduction of solids
  • Adjusting to your mobile baby
  • Sleep issues and nighttime parenting
  • Dealing with unsolicited advice
  • Rturning to work (will briefly discuss; consider attending the 'Returning to Work' class for a more thorough discussion)



Nursing your toddler

  • Benefits of toddler nursing
  • Common toddler nursing habits and normal toddler traits
  • Sleep issues and nighttime parenting
  • Dealing with unsolicited advice
  • Returning to work (will briefly discuss; consider attending the 'Returning to Work' class for a more thorough discussion)
  • Gentle Weaning (nighttime, mother-led, baby-led)


Breastfeeding Class: Returning to work

  • Selecting a breastmilk expression technique (hand expression versus breast pump options)
  • Milk expression strategies
  • Breastmilk storage guidelines
  • Feeding options
  • Childcare options
  • Maintaining your milk supply; maintaining baby's interest in breastfeeding


Breastfeeding Support Group: Siblings
This informal, monthly support group will be discussing the challenges parents face when integrating a new baby into the family, including the following:

  • Jealousy issues in older siblings
  • Tandem nursing
  • Time management
  • Whole family nutrition


Breastfeeding Support Group: Introducing Solids
This informal, monthly support group will be discussing the introduction of solids, including the following:

  • Common myths and misconceptions 
  • Signs of readiness
  • Healthy first foods
  • The introduction process (parent-led versus child-led)
  • Foods to avoid
  • Introducing the cup
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