Journey of Breastfeeding and Lactation with Dawnita Nursing Director of Lactation at Emulait
oin Nicky Rishi, founder of MissPoppins and 180 Elevate, in this enlightening episode of 'MissPoppins: The Art of Parenting.' We dive deep into the world of breastfeeding and lactation with Dawnita, CEO at Woman2Woman Nursing Corporation and Director of Lactation at Emulait. A seasoned IBCLC, Registered Nurse, and Public Health Nurse, Dawnita shares her expert insights on making breastfeeding a confident and informed experience for new mothers.
In this episode, you'll learn about:
- Pre-Birth Preparation: How to get ready for lactation and breastfeeding before your baby arrives, with tips on what to bring to the hospital to support long-term breastfeeding goals.
- Latching Techniques: Discover the key to successful latching, and how the Emulait bottle's design promotes a natural latch, differing from other commercial bottles.
- Tailored Lactation Support: Strategies to customize lactation support whether you choose to breastfeed, bottle feed, or combine both.
- Emulait's Unique Design: How Emulait bottles mimic a mother’s breast, offering a familiar experience to babies, which can ease the transition between breast and bottle.
- Nutrition and Sleep: Explore the connection between mother’s nutrition, sleep, and milk supply, and how these factors influence lactation.
- Breastfeeding Positions for Sensitive Babies: Best practices for positioning your baby to prevent issues like gag reflex and colic.
- Breast Hygiene and Mastitis Prevention: Important tips on maintaining breast hygiene to prevent mastitis, including signs to watch out for.