Babies are born to breastfeed.
They enter our world expecting to receive the perfect food, their mother’s rich colostrum, which will soon transition into flavorful "mamma milk" and provide them with all they need for at least the first half-year of their lives. Hopefully, they will continue to enjoy this “liquid gold” for many months or even years to come, until they wean themselves.
However, in far too many instances misinformation gets in the way of the initiation and longevity of the breastfeeding relationship. Too many women don’t even start because they feel unprepared, even afraid.
In the past, women could look to their mothers and members of the community for guidance. Today, more and more moms are finding that accurate and useful breastfeeding information and assistance are hard to find.
Lactation Lounge is here to help. Founder Paula Sulkis, IBCLC, RLC, is dedicated to helping families explore their breastfeeding options in a healthy, positive way.