We recently held an informative and important teleclass for expectant and new moms, generously sponsored by Lansinoh and presented by Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) and nationally-renowned breastfeeding expert, Gina Ciagne.
Gina covered such topics as preparing for breastfeeding before baby arrives, tips to overcome some of the most common breastfeeding issues – like engorgement and milk supply concerns, preparing to return to work as a breastfeeding mom, and how your partner can support your breastfeeding goals.
Participants ended this session with important information and practical tips that be implemented right away to make their breastfeeding experience a positive one!
In case you missed the class, or would like it as ongoing reference and support, you can find a link to the recorded teleclass HERE.
During class, Gina discussed the many, many benefits of breastfeeding. Here is a great article from the Lansinoh site on the ways in which breastfeeding helps you bond with your baby:
Breastfeeding and Bonding with Baby
Are you looking forward to the experience of breastfeeding? It not only provides nutrition to the baby, but comfort and nurturing as well. It is also a time for you and baby to grow close to one another.
There are many health benefits associated with breastfeeding but did you know that it is also one of the best ways to bond with your baby?
Here’s Why:
- Breastfeeding releases oxytocin, known as the love hormone
- Skin to skin contact during breastfeeding is soothing and comforting
- Breastfeeding promotes a sense of protection, love and closeness
- Breastfeeding helps prevent diseases, boosts immunity, and can enhance your baby’s IQ
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Your partner can bond with baby during the bathing routine or before sleep times by reading or singing to your little one. If you want your partner to feed baby your expressed breastmilk, ensure you have established breastfeeding first.
Additionally, here are some other very helpful resources on breastfeeding topics:
JOIN the Lansinoh Moms Club where you can get emailed advice both during pregnancy and after birth on breastfeeding and preparations!
LIKE Lansinoh’s Facebook page, which is chock full of tips. They also have a lot of fun ways to engage – including contests, guidance, support, sharing stories, asking questions on Facebook during their ask the expert sessions!
Founded by a breastfeeding mom, Lansinoh has been committed to helping moms succeed in breastfeeding for 30 years. Famous for its award-winning cornerstone product, HPA® Lanolin, today Lansinoh is the market leader in breastfeeding accessories. Lansinoh’s commitment to drive innovation and maintain the highest quality standards in the industry has led to an expanded product offering that includes premium toddler mealtime and baby toiletries products, all designed to help moms, babies and families live a healthy life. The Lansinoh family of brands, which are available in more than 25,000 retail stores nationwide, includes breastfeeding accessories and the mOmma® bottle feeding system. For more information, please visit www.lansinoh.com, like us on Facebook at facebook.com/lansinohUSA or facebook.com/mOmmaUS, and follow us on Twitter at @LansinohUSA and @mOmmaUS.
Gina Ciagne, Lansinoh’s Vice President, Global Healthcare Relations and Media Spokesperson, is a nationally recognized expert on breastfeeding. As a Certified Lactation Counselor and La Leche League International-trained breastfeeding peer counselor, she has worked with and provided advice and support to thousands of breastfeeding mothers around the world. A sought after speaker and media resource, Ms. Ciagne is a frequent contributor to The Huffington Post, and has appeared on The Bump, CNN, Fox News and many other radio and television news programs. In her role as Vice President, Global Healthcare Relations for Lansinoh, Ms. Ciagne oversees the company’s outreach to and engagement with healthcare communities. She received her masters degree in Public and Community Health at Trinity University, and is the mother of two breastfed children.
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