LEIA Maternal Health

05/25/2022

Contact LEIA Maternal Health for all your lactation and childbirth needs. We are here to support you on your birthing journey. At LEIA Maternal Health we link, educate; inspire and advocate! Call 404-594-4112

05/24/2022

Breast storage capacity is the amount of milk a woman can hold in her breast when the breast is full. It is not related to breast size. Women with large and small breast can have the same storage capacity. It all depends on the amount of glandular tissue and ducts present in the breast. Women with smaller storage capacities will have to pump and breastfeed their babies more often. Women with larger storage capacities may be able to feed and pump less frequently after establishing their milk supply.

05/23/2022

Did you know that your breast size DOES NOT determine if you can breastfeed? Your breast are made up of glandular tissue and fat. The amount of fat in your breast determines your breast size. The glandular tissue in your breast is responsible for milk production. Breast size does not determine how much glandular tissue you have. Small breast and large breast can have the same amount of glandular tissue.

05/22/2022

Did I hear someone say LIQUID GOLD?

Take a look at some of the many components of breastmilk. Are you still wondering why we call breastmilk liquid gold? Breastmilk is the best nutrition for your baby.

05/22/2022

05/21/2022

Let’s talk breastfeeding positions. There are so many positions you can try. As you try new positions, there are a few key things I want you to keep in mind.

Breastfeeding should be comfortable for you and your baby. Use pillows and cushions to support your back and arms. Nursing pillows can be used to support your baby, but standard pillows work fine as well. Sometimes a standard pillow is easier to use in the first few days because you can mold them into the shape and height you need.

Bring your baby to your breast, not your breast to your baby. Position your baby so their ear, shoulder, and hips are aligned. Your baby should be facing you. This means their stomach is facing you and you can’t read the front of their onesie. Keep your baby close to you to reduce strain on your ni**le.

If you are struggling with positioning your baby at your breast, please reach out to a lactation specialist for help. LEIA Maternal Health would love to support you!

05/20/2022

Hey moms! Breastfeeding is ALL about supply and demand. I tell moms to think of breastfeeding like a drive thru. You have to place an order to pick up your food. Every time you remove milk from your breast it places an order for more milk. Amazing right!

Often times moms will tell me they wait to feed or pump because they are able to remove more milk from their breast. Don't be tricked! It appears that you are getting more milk, but a mom that removes milk more frequently will have more milk over a 24 hr period.

When we allow milk to just sit in our breast it signals to our bodies that we are making more milk than we need. This causes milk production to cut back. Think about it. When we are ready to start the process of weaning, we decrease the number of times we feed or remove milk which causes our milk supply to cut back.

Are bodies are amazing right! Tell me your thoughts.

05/20/2022

Hey Moms! There are so many ways breastmilk can benefit moms and babies. We decided to highlight a few. Are you considering breastfeeding? LEIA Maternal Health can help prepare you for your breastfeeding journey.

05/17/2022

05/17/2022

Parents here are just a few things you can consider during the formula shortage. Please reach out to a lactation professional or your pediatrician if you are struggling and need help. LEIA Maternal Health is here to support you anyway we can. Working together we will get through this!
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05/17/2022

Here's an update on the formula shortage.

The US Food and Drug Administration said Monday that it is making it easier to import certain infant formulas as it works to address a nationwide shortage.