Skin-to-skin contact, also known as kangaroo mother care, involves placing a newborn on the mother's or father's bare chest. This practice has numerous benefits for both the baby and the parent. Skin-to-skin contact can also take place any time a baby needs comforting or calming and can help boost a mother’s milk supply.
Inducing lactation is the process of stimulating milk production in order to produce breast milk for an infant. There are various reasons why a woman might want to induce lactation, such as adopting a baby, having a baby via surrogacy, or the desire to resume a breastfeeding journey that unexpectedly ended.
Read MoreBreastfeeding is the most natural way to nourish a newborn, but it doesn't always come easy. Some mothers may experience difficulties, such as a painful latch, low milk supply, or a fussy baby who doesn’t seem satisfied. When these issues arise, a lactation consultant can provide invaluable support and guidance to help mothers achieve their breastfeeding goals. Here are some of the benefits of hiring a lactation consultant:
Nourish is now pleased to offer a new service called Weight check please. If you feel that your baby is breastfeeding well but would like the peace of mind of knowing how well your baby is gaining weight this service is for you! Nourish will come to your home and weigh your baby using the highly accurate Medela Babyweigh scale.
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