General | Home of a Caring Doula https://www.acaringdoula.com Welcome to my virtual home. Feel free to look around and if you have questions, let me know! Thu, 02 Nov 2023 15:58:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 https://i0.wp.com/www.acaringdoula.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/cropped-A-Caring-Doula-final-square01.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 General | Home of a Caring Doula https://www.acaringdoula.com 32 32 214936438 A quick DONA summit reel https://www.acaringdoula.com/2023/10/23/a-quick-dona-summit-reel/ Mon, 23 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.acaringdoula.com/?p=2179
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Got a cute bee at the DONA Summit https://www.acaringdoula.com/2023/10/22/got-a-cute-bee-at-the-dona-summit/ Sun, 22 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.acaringdoula.com/?p=2177
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Hubby requested a picture with the sign https://www.acaringdoula.com/2023/10/22/hubby-requested-a-picture-with-the-sign/ Sun, 22 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.acaringdoula.com/?p=2178 ]]> 2178 Disability and Doulas session was awesome https://www.acaringdoula.com/2023/10/21/disability-and-doulas-session-was-awesome/ Sat, 21 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.acaringdoula.com/?p=2176
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Lactation Consultant Vs. Friends https://www.acaringdoula.com/2023/10/20/lactation-consultant-vs-friends/ Fri, 20 Oct 2023 23:04:19 +0000 https://www.acaringdoula.com/?p=1814

Dear Moms and Moms-to-Be,

Breastfeeding is a beautiful but often challenging journey. While seeking advice from friends can be comforting, it’s not always the most effective approach. Here’s why you should consider consulting a lactation expert:

1. Expert Training: Lactation consultants are certified professionals with in-depth training in breastfeeding issues, ensuring you receive well-informed guidance.

2. Personalized Care: They offer individualized support, tailoring advice to your unique situation, whether it’s latch problems, low milk supply, or any other concern.

3. Evidence-Based Solutions: Lactation consultants provide advice based on the latest scientific research, offering you the best possible care.

4. Non-Judgmental Support: They understand the emotional toll of breastfeeding challenges and provide empathetic, non-judgmental assistance.

5. Versatility: From latch issues to low milk supply, they can address a wide range of concerns, ensuring you get the right help.

6. Accessibility: Lactation consultants are easily reachable, often offering virtual consultations for added convenience.

Your friends are there for emotional support, but for technical and medical aspects of breastfeeding, a lactation consultant is the professional choice. Seek their guidance for a smoother and more fulfilling breastfeeding journey.

Cheers to a healthy and joyful breastfeeding experience!

Best regards,

TaKiesha

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Shameless plug https://www.acaringdoula.com/2023/10/20/shameless-plug/ Fri, 20 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.acaringdoula.com/?p=2175
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Look who I ran into during the DONA Summit https://www.acaringdoula.com/2023/10/19/look-who-i-ran-into-during-the-dona-summit/ Thu, 19 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.acaringdoula.com/?p=2173 ]]> 2173 DONA Summit – Day 1 https://www.acaringdoula.com/2023/10/19/dona-summit-day-1/ Thu, 19 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.acaringdoula.com/?p=2174
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Light a candle https://www.acaringdoula.com/2023/10/14/light-a-candle/ Sat, 14 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.acaringdoula.com/?p=2172
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Molly, you are amazing! https://www.acaringdoula.com/2023/10/13/molly-you-are-amazing/ Fri, 13 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.acaringdoula.com/?p=2098
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