Valerie Trumbower CLC: Baby Prep (breastfeeding & newborn sleep) on Instagram: "🙌 Pain and supply issues don’t have to be the norm. Here are 7 things my doula clients do before their baby is born if they’re planning to breastfeed… ✅ they buy a pump before their baby is born but don’t start using it until week 3 or 4 if all is going well. ✅ they know if they have lactation benefits thru their insurance and who they’ll call if they need lactation support ✅ they know breastfeeding doesn’t have to

Milk #Ejection, also known as the letdown reflex, is a crucial process for #breastfeeding. Here's a brief overview: - Definition: The release of #milk from the #mammary #glands in response to suckling or nipple stimulation - Trigger: Stimulation of nerve endings in the nipple sends signals to the brain, releasing oxytocin - *Effect: #Oxytocin causes milk ducts to contract, releasing milk into the ducts and making it available for the baby to feed The letdown reflex can be triggered by: - Baby's

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