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
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SHARE With soaring temperatures, busy schedules, and changes to routines this summer, we must be vigilant about keeping our kids safe and remember to never leave a child unattended in a car. About 38 children die each year from tragic cases of vehicular heatstroke according to KidsAndCars.org and NoHeatStroke.org. It is hard to believe that
SHARE Summer is here! While the summer heat allows us to enjoy more time outdoors, it can also increase our risk for dehydration. Water, which makes up more than half of our body weight, is essential in maintaining circulation, regulating temperature, aiding in digestion, and removing waste from our bodies. It’s also the best beverage
