Dr. Jessica Madden, Aeroflow’s Medical Director, is board-certified in Pediatrics, Neonatology (newborn medicine), and Breastfeeding Medicine. She is also the Founder of Primrose Newborn Care, a newborn medicine and home-visiting practice she established in 2018 to provide specialized fourth trimester and breastfeeding support.
Congratulations! You just found out you are having a baby! What do you do next? It is time to schedule your first pre-natal appointment. Let's take a look at what you can expect at your first prenatal appointment and what list of questions you should have to ask your healthcare provider.
Relactation is the process of resuming breastfeeding after one’s milk has dried up and can be started weeks to months after stopping breastfeeding. Relactating is achievable for most women but requires having a lot of time, patience, good support, and realistic expectations.
Mastitis occurs when a part of your breast becomes tender and swollen due to infection. Having milk left behind in the breasts after feeding (not fully emptying both breasts), clogged (plugged) milk ducts, and engorgement can contribute to mastitis. Cracked or damaged nipples can also cause mastitis by allowing bacteria to enter the breast tissue. In mastitis, the affected breast becomes red, warm, swollen, and painful. Initially all you may feel is just a slight pain or tenderness in your breast; however, that can turn into full blown flu symptoms that include fever, nausea, chills, and more. There are several things you can do to help prevent mastitis from developing. Educating yourself prior to breastfeeding will dramatically decrease your chances of developing an infection.
In this guide, we will provide useful tips and information on using donor milk to feed your baby and address common questions about the process.
Here’s our guide to addressing nipple soreness, care, and confusion, along with some of our breastfeeding essentials to help you continue on your breastfeeding journey pain-free.
This blog will help new parents understand some of the typical challenges involved in breastfeeding a preemie who decided to arrive early!
This blog will help with transitioning into breastfeeding, attempting to increase supply, and keeping both you and your baby safe and healthy.
After giving birth, one of the most common concerns we hear from new moms is whether their baby is receiving enough milk and being sufficiently fed. Read our blog to learn some of the most common baby hunger cues that you should look out for.
It is important to remember that you are not flawed or broken if you are experiencing signs or symptoms of postpartum depression. You are still an excellent mama, and there is help available to assist you in overcoming this challenging period of your life. Learn more in our blog!
