Breastfeeding Support
ECHD has created Little Feeders Circle of Support breastfeeding group led by our certified lactation counselors. The sessions offer weight checks, and opportunities to talk with other parents and get advice.
Breastfeeding & Supplementing with Formula
November 27, 2023
Supplementation means giving your baby liquid nourishment in addition to breastfeeding. Supplementation of a breastfed baby may be necessary if the mother’s supply is low or if the baby is separated…
Breastfeeding & Returning to Work
📅 December 8, 2023
You may choose to continue breastfeeding while working outside the home for many reasons – the best food for your baby, antibodies to protect your baby, great way to reconnect when you return from work, and continuing the special relationship of breastfeeding during your days at home…
Breastfeeding Myths vs. Facts
📅 January 12, 2024
There are many misconceptions surrounding breastfeeding, but the truth is that most women can breastfeed successfully with the right information and support…
The Importance of Good Latch
February 9, 2024
A good breastfeeding latch doesn’t cause you pain and allows your baby to get enough milk to support healthy weight gain. You can help your baby get a good latch by finding a comfortable breastfeeding position and making sure your baby’s mouth is open wide enough. A breastfeeding medicine specialist or lactation consultant can help…
Pregnancy & Preparing to Breastfeed
📅 March 15, 2024
From the start of pregnancy, the preparation for breastfeeding begins. The breasts enlarge, the areolas darken, and the nipples become more erect. By the fourth month, colostrum is produced…
Breast Pumps 101
📅 April 12, 2024
If you’re giving your baby breast milk, you probably know there can be times when a breast pump can come in handy.
Breast pumps can be used to maintain or increase a woman’s milk supply, relieve engorged breasts and plugged milk ducts, or pull out flat or inverted nipples…
Benefits of Hand Expression
📅 June 14, 2024
Hand expression is a useful technique, and what’s more it’s convenient and free! It’s a handy way to relieve engorgement. You can use it to stimulate milk production if you need to increase your supply, and to provide milk for your baby. You can also combine hand expressing with pumping – read more about pumping…