Beyond Birth Collective

Nursing vs pumping mechanics! One of these things is not like the other 🎶

When baby is nursing we want ar**la + ni**le in their mouth. They are using a combo of compression and vacuum to remove the milk.

Your pump is different.

The majority of pumps are using just suction (vacuum to remove milk). So we only want your ni**le in that fl**ge tunnel.

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breastfeedingsupport

Your provider may not tell you this but you need to know.

Seeking out an IBCLC for a one-on-one consult BEFORE you give birth is the #1 thing you can do to prepare if you plan to breastfeed.

If you struggled with infertility, were you referred to an IBCLC for a prenatal consult?

We do prenatal consults virtually 🌎 and locally in the Atlanta area!

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🍼 Phillips Avent users…

Is your baby struggling with this bottle?

➡️ Taking a long time to feed
➡️ Seems to be sucking but they aren’t getting any milk
➡️ Getting frustrated or tired during feeds
➡️ Not gaining weight as expected
➡️ Lip blisters

These are all things I see frequently in my practice with families using this bottle.

It’s probably the ni**le, not your baby. 👶🏽

Instead of tossing the entire bottle the first thing we try is replacing the bottle collar (with Maymom) and the bottle ni**le (with Pigeon).

Do you have a baby that struggles with this bottle?

Comment “swap” and I’ll send you the links for the collar an ni**les to try instead.

My favorite reel to make all year- Let’s keep them out of landfills! 🗑️

What did you do with your fl**ges that didn’t fit?

⭐️ Check with your local recycling center to see if they accept them!

Your body is not a “standard” size. Your fl**ge shouldn’t be either.

Did you know fl**ges come in different sizes AND shapes?

Have you tried different shaped fl**ges?

Comment “fl**ge” and I’ll send you the link on where to purchase the different shapes.

Feeling really grateful that I get to do this job. Sometimes the most challenging times in our lives set us on the path we were meant to be on all along. Thank you to all the families that trust me to be a part of your story. 💜

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It’s true. Who else? 🙋🏽‍♀️

Ever been told to just starve out your bottle refusing baby so they will eventually have no choice but to take it?🍼😱

This isn’t a game of chicken 🐥. Pressuring your baby or not feeding them is never the answer when they are refusing the bottle. This refusal can turn to complete aversion (which is different than refusal) with this tactic.

Bottle refusal isn’t your baby trying to be difficult. They are refusing because they are struggling and can’t figure out how to take the bottle (even if they previously did at some point).

But ya know what? We can teach them how to take it.

We 💜 working with bottle refusal babies and we can even do it virtually!

Did your baby refuse a bottle?