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by Jenna Congdon, RN, BSN brightsidewriting.com “When you have a new baby, they only sleep for short stretches. You’re so exhausted, you can’t wait for them to finally sleep for longer. But when my daughter finally did start sleeping for longer periods, I was so worried something was wrong. I found myself constantly checking on her or sometimes even waking her up just to make sure she was okay”. - Alex “I kept imagining myself falling down the stairs and landing on top of my

by Jenna Congdon, RN, BSN brightsidewriting.com Feeding your new baby doesn’t seem like it should be complicated, but sometimes it can be. Mastitis is a painful inflammation of the breasts that can happen during lactation. This condition starts with swelling, discomfort, and discoloration in one or both breasts, but it can sometimes escalate into a bacterial infection. If the root cause of the infection is not addressed, it can return again and again. The preferred treatments

by Jenna Congdon, RN, BSN, brightsidewriting.com How Do I Know When I Have Low Milk Supply? As you begin breastfeeding or chestfeeding your new baby, you’ll have lots of questions. Many parents wonder about their milk supply: how do I know that I’m producing enough milk?  Remember that your worth and success as a parent are not connected to how much milk you produce. Many parents worry that they’re not making enough milk, but only about 5-15%  of lactating parents experience

by Jenna Congdon, RN, BSN of Bright Side Writing, LLC  - brightsidewriting.com Breastfeeding and cheastfeeding are the gold-standard ways to feed babies and a cornerstone of maternal and infant health. Yet, many new parents discover that their feeding journey can be filled with obstacles. They often need expert guidance to efficiently navigate these challenges. In this post, we will explore what breastfeeding lactation medicine is, the reasons why parents may need this specia

Breastfeeding is a beautiful and natural part of motherhood, but it doesn't always come easy. For some families, the journey of breastfeeding can be filled with challenges and uncertainties. That's where the Midwest Center for Breastfeeding and Postpartum Medicine in Madison, Wisconsin comes in. Founded by family physicians Dr. Anne Eglash, a pioneer in the field of Breastfeeding and Lactation Medicine, and Dr. Angela Marchant, founder of Tallgrass Osteopathic Family Medicin