The Breastfeeding Basics
Congratulations on deciding to breastfeed! It is a learned skill and gets easier with practice. It is an amazing way to bond with your...
Unexpected Breastfeeding Obstacles
When I gave birth to my son, I was 22 and entirely naïve about having a baby. This served me well in some ways,...
La Leche League International – Maui
La Leche League International (LLLI) was first established 58 years ago by seven new mothers who wanted to promote, encourage and support one another’s...
Baby-Led Weaning
Weaning can be a natural process…Ideally it should be a mutual agreement between a mother and her baby/child, when the time is right. No...
Got Milk? – How to increase your milk supply
“I don’t have enough milk” is a common concern I hear from mothers. It’s an understandable worry, between the frequent baby weight checks that...
Breastfeeding Advice for New Moms
The following is great breastfeeding advice for new moms from Maui breastfeeding mamas:
It was very painful to nurse my baby at first because of...
Breastfeeding 101
The decision to breastfeed your infant is one that will stay with your child long after the first year or two of life. In...
Mastitis signs and relief
“The mastitis happened after my first whole entire day out after giving birth. I had gone to the west side, with Kimbra, Ryan and...
WIC Breastfeeding Support on Maui
Where do you go for breastfeeding information when you are pregnant on Maui? What about breastfeeding support or help after you deliver? Have you...
Does Breastfeeding Boost your Baby’s IQ?
Does Breastfeeding Boost your Baby’s IQ?
There have been many studies over many years that conclude that breastfed babies generally have a slightly higher IQ...