by Katie Wickham | Feb 9, 2020 | Breastfeeding, Parenting
BREASTFEEDING A TODDLER This is me and my youngest Scarlett. She is 21 months old…. and growing way too fast ? I get the widest deer in headlight eyes every time someone asks the recommendation on how long to breastfeed for. What? 2 years and beyond?! ? The...
by Katie Wickham | Jul 23, 2019 | Breastfeeding, Parenting, Pregnancy
Pregnancy Sleep Tips Pregnancy is certainly a time of great excitement, anxiety and exhaustion! The wheels in your head are spinning as your prepare for your new arrival. Your body is working hard to grow your beautiful baby—burning an extra 300 calories a...
by Katie Wickham | Mar 23, 2018 | Parenting, Uncategorized
Learning about common first aid emergencies and how to prevent and treat them in your children is an essential skill for parents. In a Babies First CPR and Safety Workshop you will learn CPR, Choking treatment, and emergencies like: a bleeding cut, how to know if a...
by Katie Wickham | Feb 1, 2018 | Breastfeeding, Parenting, Pregnancy, Uncategorized
Preparing to Breastfeed Breastfeeding is an amazing way to nourish your child; it is important for both of you for so many reasons. Breastfeeding is often a huge learning curve for both Mom and Baby. The frustrations that are common in the early weeks can be...
by Katie Wickham | Jan 17, 2017 | Breastfeeding, Parenting
Breastfeeding on the Go ‘My mummy tummy is showing, can anyone see it?’ ‘Of course you pull off now to see what that noise was, I think all those people over there saw my nipple’ ‘Here comes the waiter, is he going to ask me to leave or does he want to take my drink...
by Katie Wickham | Jan 13, 2017 | Breastfeeding, Parenting, Pregnancy
Don’t Bite the Boob that Feeds You! Don’t Bite the Boob that Feeds You! “My son bit me last night; I guess it’s time to wean.” “I see teeth coming; you can’t keep breastfeeding can you?” In most cases, Moms will see Baby’s new teeth but won’t feel them; somehow Baby...
by Katie Wickham | Jul 28, 2014 | Breastfeeding, Parenting, Pregnancy
Summer is here and with it, the nice warm weather and you want to be outside enjoying it! Here are some tips for staying cool while breastfeeding in the summer heat. Choose your location: Find a nice shaded area under a tree, awning or umbrella. Areas in the shade...
by Katie Wickham | Dec 19, 2013 | Breastfeeding, Parenting, Pregnancy
Something I see new Moms and Dads struggle with is how long a baby needs to feed at the breast to be full, satisfied and thrive. I have heard all different numbers from my clients: 10 minutes each side, 20 minutes each side, 30 minutes one side. None of these times...
by Katie Wickham | Aug 9, 2013 | Breastfeeding, Parenting, Pregnancy
The Newborn’s Stomach I see many new families in the hospital, breastfeeding clinic, and in their homes with my private practice, and I hear many common questions. One of the recurring themes comes across in statements like “my baby can’t be getting very much” or “my...
