Amys Lactation Consulting

Amys Lactation Consulting Lactation Consulting services

03/29/2024

Looking forward to attending the GOLD Lactation Online Conference and hearing some of the latest and greatest breastfeeding/chestfeeding info :)

Happy Mothers Day to all those amazing mommas out there!
05/09/2021

Happy Mothers Day to all those amazing mommas out there!

Did you know that partner support and attitude towards breastfeeding greatly affects breastfeeding rates and duration!? ...
11/06/2020

Did you know that partner support and attitude towards breastfeeding greatly affects breastfeeding rates and duration!? 🤱 Include your partner in discussions about breastfeeding and make sure they also receive education on its many benefits! (😉 It can also be helpful to give moms or mother in laws or any other important supports up to date information as well)

A cup is a great way to avoid artificial ni***es, especially in the first few days and/or if baby is having latching iss...
11/04/2020

A cup is a great way to avoid artificial ni***es, especially in the first few days and/or if baby is having latching issues. It is easy to do, even for a newborn, and when done properly research shows it causes less desaturations (drops in baby’s oxygen levels) and less choking episodes then a bottle!

My tip for today, when facing breastfeeding challenges set small, short term goals and be kind to yourself! Reach out, t...
10/06/2020

My tip for today, when facing breastfeeding challenges set small, short term goals and be kind to yourself! Reach out, talk to other moms going through similar experiences it can be therapeutic. There was moments (like these ^^) that I loved but my overall experience in the beginning was not what I thought it was going to be like. It was hard and exhausting at times and didn’t come without it’s challenges. I remember telling myself over and over just make it to six months. But things got easier and I’m so happy I kept going and got to enjoy the breastfeeding experience.

This! Because we are mammals that walk on two feet our pelvis’s are smaller and our babies brains do a lot of their grow...
10/04/2020

This! Because we are mammals that walk on two feet our pelvis’s are smaller and our babies brains do a lot of their growing outside of the womb, skin-to-skin and baby carrying help brain development!

For today’s breastfeeding week post sharing a resource for families I received from Comox Valley Public Health that I be...
10/04/2020

For today’s breastfeeding week post sharing a resource for families I received from Comox Valley Public Health that I believe came from Perinatal services BC and the BC Baby-Friendly Network

https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/phac-aspc/documents/services/health-promotion/childhood-adolescence/stages-childhood/infancy-birth-two-years/valuable-tips-successful-breastfeeding-eng.pdf

Why? I once read up to 30% of babies who go on to breast feed are unable to latch in the first day or are unable to latc...
10/03/2020

Why? I once read up to 30% of babies who go on to breast feed are unable to latch in the first day or are unable to latch each try. Breastfeeding is a learning experience and attempts should only last 10-15 min, especially if baby is getting frustrated. Hand-expressing in the first 24 hours allows you to supply your baby with colostrum if an attempt at a feed doesn’t work out and also helps stimulate your breasts which helps bring in your milk and establish your supply!

Fiction! Latch can be painful when mom and baby are learning and it isn’t quite right but with the right position, techn...
10/02/2020

Fiction! Latch can be painful when mom and baby are learning and it isn’t quite right but with the right position, technique, and effective latch sore ni***es and especially break down shouldn’t happen!

Did you know that being skin-to-skin with your baby not only improves your milk production but it also helps your baby m...
10/01/2020

Did you know that being skin-to-skin with your baby not only improves your milk production but it also helps your baby maintain their blood sugars and body temperature (your body can actually increase or decrease its own body temperature for baby), stabilizes their heart rate, respiratory rate, & blood pressure, all while improving their brain development and brain function!

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A little about me

My name is Amy Woods and I am a Registered Nurse and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. I have been a nurse for 8 years and have worked 7 of those years in Labour and Delivery and Postpartum care here in the Comox Valley. I enjoy working together with the mother-infant dyad to provide education, support, and solutions that work best for their family. I am passionate about breastfeeding and/or breast-milk feeds and look forward to working with you to provide education, support, and feeding plans that work for you and your family.