Episode 28: Breastfeeding and Mastitis

Join us as we explore everything from the breast is best movement to common challenges mothers face, including simple solutions to improve breastfeeding success and why breastfeeding might not be right for you. Find out why some babies have more trouble feeding, why nipple guards may be hurting your milk supply, how infections and irritations can be avoided, and more!  Featuring Erika Kalke, a nurse practitioner and lactation consultant working in the Edmonton area.  Resources: (1) My Health Alberta: Breastfeeding: https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/pages/conditions.aspx?hwid=hw91687 Mastitis: https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/pages/conditions.aspx?hwid=hw98039  (2) Alberta Health Services - Breastfeeding: https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/info/Page14357.aspx (3) Healthy Parents Healthy Children: https://www.healthyparentshealthychildren.ca/im-a-parent/feeding-your-baby/breastfeeding-basics (4) Canada Public Health: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/health-promotion/childhood-adolescence/stages-childhood/infancy-birth-two-years/breastfeeding-infant-nutrition.html (5) 10 Valuable Tips for Successful Breast Feeding: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/health-promotion/childhood-adolescence/stages-childhood/infancy-birth-two-years/breastfeeding-infant-nutrition/valuable-tips-successful-breastfeeding.html Summary Sheet: BreastfeedingandMastitis.html