Breastfeeding Articles
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What if I have an unhappy feeling when my milk lets down?
A closer look at the unpleasant feeling some moms report when their milk lets down.

Ten Tips for Better Breastfeeding
Tips accumulated from over 30 years of experience working with moms and babies.

Breastfeeding: Make it a Happy Dance
Breastfeeding is like dancing. Eventually you and your baby figure out the “moves” to make breastfeeding an enjoyable experience for many months ahead.

Set up your Nursing Nest: https://icea.org/nestle-into-your-nursing-nest/

490 Hours
490 hours is approximately the amount of time a mom will spend breastfeeding her baby during the first 6 months.
Feeding is the most time-consuming and important activity for the baby.
The benefits for the baby, the mom, the family, and the community are colossal!  ​

Contact Angela

Angela Swieter (BSN, RN, IBCLC), owner of Applaud Breastfeeding Services, LLC
She is the founder and past owner of Basking Babies, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant,
a Registered Nurse and has been supporting families through birth, breastfeeding, baby, and beyond for over 35 years.

•Registered Nurse with a Bachelor’s Degree
•International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
•Retired International Certified Birth and Post-partum Doula
•Retired International Certified Childbirth Educator
•Over 35 years of experience working with moms and babies 

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