Mental Health Concerns in New Parents
How will I feel after having a baby? I’ve experienced PMS before, is it the same thing as the baby blues? What if I have experienced past anxiety or depression, am I guaranteed to have the blues? These are questions that expecting parents and new parents have asked as they begin their journey into parenthood. Knowing […]
Breastfeeding and Caesarian births
by Dr. Melanie Jacobson, NC IBCLC Did you know a c-section birth can affect your breastfeeding experience? Caesarian births are associated with delayed lactogenesis II, meaning, a delayed transition of colostrum to breast milk or breast milk ‘coming in’. Also, it can often lead to a delayed initiation of breastfeeding, due to the birthing parent’s […]