Rodents are common in the Encinitas area and can pose a serious health risk. Their urine and droppings are contaminated with listeria, which can lead to allergic reactions in some people. You should also be careful when handling them; they can get aggressive if you get too close to them. Termites There are some things […]
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SHARE Breastfeeding can be a beautiful journey for mothers and their babies. But if breastfeeding is causing discomfort and pain, a baby’s latch could be the problem. Nipple pain that lingers beyond a slight tenderness with initial latching might be a sign that there is something wrong with latch, position, or suck. A painful latch
SHARE A nipple shield is a thin piece of silicone that is placed over the mother’s nipple to assist with infant latch. The shield provides a pressure on the baby’s palate which can help encourage sucking. Milk leaves the breast and is pulled through small holes at the tip of the shield into the baby’s mouth. Many mothers
SHARE With motherhood, there is a time of role transition. It is a profound experience, a wild ride, a journey filled with good days and bad days, easy days, and hard days. This time is especially important to take care of yourself first so your baby can thrive. Self-care and support from those around you
SHARE Breastfeeding is supposed to be this beautiful, natural, easy thing. The baby comes out, roots, reaches the breast, latches on, sucks and feeds! Sounds easy, right? Not so much!! Many (if not most) of the mamas I know and the patients I care for struggle in the beginning…and almost all (who are dedicated and
SHARE At CPCMG, we know just how important it is to have continuous support in your breastfeeding journey – the questions don’t end when you get home from the hospital! In fact, you may have more questions which you can ask during your appointment with a CPCMG International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (just ask your
by CPCMG in Health News SHARE Share on FacebookShare on Twitter Your child’s annual wellness exam is the best opportunity for CPCMG providers to check their growth and development, not to mention their vital signs, vision and hearing. Visit the blog post appropriate for your child: Infants and children up to two years old Children
SHARE Congratulations! You’ve made a great decision to support your and your baby’s health with breastfeeding. You may be wondering, what’s the best way to get started or transition to breastfeeding? Follow these five tips: Skin-to-Skin in the first hours, days, and weeks after birth is a great way to bond with your baby. Hold,
SHARE Summer is winding down and soon it will be time to get back to school (some districts are already back in session). The late nights of watching movies, playing video games, and simply staying up past regular bedtimes are over! Well-rested children with appropriate amounts of sleep will be better prepared to listen and
SHARE Summer is winding down and soon it will be time to get back to school (some districts are already back in session). The late nights of watching movies, playing video games, and simply staying up past regular bedtimes are over! Well-rested children with appropriate amounts of sleep will be better prepared to listen and
