La Leche League Atlanta/Emory

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Looking forward to talking on Tuesday, April 20th!

Is your baby distracted? Do they nurse for a few minutes pull off and play with something around them? This can be normal around the 4 months mark. Babies have become aware there is a world around them. And they do not want to miss anything. During this time offer to feed more frequently. Also if they se really hungry, but you just can seem to settle them move. Take them to a quiet darker space. Turn off the TV sound and make it a calm place. Sometimes using a blanket or nursing cover and help remove distractions. Your baby will eat when they are hungry. And they will make sure to grab enough food. Sometimes that may mean more nighttime feedings. But you’ve got this momma. Soon they will learn that it’s ok to stop and nurse!

Join the conversation. Our first meeting of April is Tuesday at 7:30pm. DM for the link or go to our Facebook page!! #breastfeedingsupport

Did you know some things could make it hard for baby to sleep? Here are some of those sleep stealers.

Is this behavior normal? Many moms wonder if their baby is getting on and off repeatedly if there’s a problem. This can be very normal behavior for baby’s who are nursing. Some causes of this are: it’s later in the day and your supply isn’t gushing like in the morning (neither is your energy ), maybe baby is trying to stimulate another let down for that fast flow of milk, or maybe they are fighting sleep and moving their head keeps them awake. Some tips for momma. Be patient... with baby. You can also teach them how to stimulate the breast my massaging around your areola with their hand. You can massage it yourself too. You can also offer the other side. What this behavior doesn’t mean is that your supply is decreasing. It does not mean your baby is starving. Sometimes especially if this happens in the evenings it just means you and baby need to take some time to cuddle and nursing helps relax both of you. See more

Does your little one struggle to get sleep? Here are somethings that might be influencing that. Also a baby who wakes up every couple hours to eat is a normal baby.

#Repost @la.leche.league with @make_repost 21st March is World Down Syndrome Day - families expecting a baby who may have health complications are often concerned that their baby won't be able to breastfeed. Here's some ways that may help your baby to breastfeed successfully - https://www.llli.org/breastfeeding-info/special-needs/

#Repost @la.leche.league with @make_repost #HumanMilk is a living, ever-changing substance with many components, not all of which are known. Human milk cannot be duplicated in a lab.

Are you searching the web asking question about breastfeeding? Are you in a moms group and wondering how to get process all the information? Here are some resources you can be certain are backed with doctors and years of experience. And as always a local leader is always ready to answer your questions. Momma you’re doing great!! Keep going!

#Repost @la.leche.league with @make_repost Relactation? Our infographic can help! . #breastfeedingSupport #Relactation #lalecheleagueinternational

The time you spend holding your baby has a positive effect!

LLL - Atlanta-Emory Looking forward to talking about nourishing your baby. See you at 7:30 tonight!LLL - Atlanta-Emory Looking forward to talking about nourishing your baby. See you at 7:30 tonight!

#Repost @la.leche.league with @make_repost If you need support with breastfeeding, expressing milk, increasing your supply, relactation or have any other questions, LLL can help you. ... Find your local Leader (volunteer breastfeeding counsellor) in over 80 countries - www.llli.org/get-help

#Repost @lalecheleaguenz with @make_repost How to support new parents *Holiday Edition! - the full list in one post It can be really daunting heading out to a family gathering with a new baby - support your Whnau by making it as easy as possible on them this holiday season ... offer a comfy spot to breastfeed, while also being able to visit with everyone entertain and help with older siblings offer praise and encouraging words avoid unsolicited advice understand that they may not want others feeding or holding baby ask the parents how THEY are doing! encourage parents to put their feet up instead of helping with cooking or cleaning Wait for parents to OFFER for you to hold the baby don’t expect to be able to feed the baby a bottle or any solids give the baby back as soon as the parents ask understand if they decide to stay home let them know you don’t expect them to host, or bring food, for family events at family events, offer to bring them food and drinks while they hold baby when inviting new families to your home, offer a private space for naps, distraction free breastfeeds, pumping, and nappy changes support breastfeeding in public - visit with a parent sitting feeding at a family gathering, it can be lonely! #LLLNZ #breastfeeding #breastfeedingsupport #parentingsupport #holidaysupport #holidayedition #extendedfamily #lalacheleague #thewomanlyartofbreastfeeding #lalecheleaguenz #youaredoinggreat #encouragingwords #normalisebreastfeeding #breastfeedinginpublic

#Repost @la.leche.league We are specialists in breastfeeding - free from industry interference, free to all families. . #LaLecheLeague #lalecheleagueinternational

What else might we be protecting our babies from in the unknown future?

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