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Happy Confident Mommy
October 13, 2021
Women

Happy Confident Mommy

From the moment you find out you are pregnant, you know life will never be the same. Your mom, friends and family members will give you loads of advice about how to parent — from breastfeeding to sleep training. Once the baby comes, you are filled with both joy and fear about the journey that […]

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Stick with WIC Until Age 5
October 6, 2021
General /Family

Stick with WIC Until Age 5 – Gigiwaabamin!

As each family leaves our WIC office, we say giigiwabamin! In the Ojibwe language of tribes in Northern Wisconsin, that means see you soon or see you later. For all of our WIC families, we really do want to see you again. Often as the kids get older, families don’t return to receive WIC benefits. […]

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Pumpkin Power: Pumpkin Chili
September 29, 2021
General /FamilyRecipes

Pumpkin Power: Pumpkin Chili

From farmers markets to Jack-O-Lanterns, pumpkins pop up just about everywhere this time of year. Along with squash and watermelon, pumpkin is a member of the gourd family. Surprisingly, pumpkin is actually considered a fruit – and a healthy one too! Many chili recipes call for healthy ingredients like ground turkey, beans, and crushed tomatoes, […]

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Pumpkin Power: Pumpkin Pancakes
September 29, 2021
General /FamilyRecipes

Pumpkin Power: Pumpkin Pancakes

From farmers markets to Jack-O-Lanterns, pumpkins pop up just about everywhere this time of year. Along with squash and watermelon, pumpkin is a member of the gourd family. Surprisingly, pumpkin is actually considered a fruit – and a healthy one too! Start your family’s day with a stack of these super-nutritious pancakes. Made with whole […]

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Colic: A Parent’s Survival Guide
September 22, 2021
Infant

Colic: A Parent’s Survival Guide

Even though it has been many years ago, I can clearly remember the extreme crying every night from 7:00-11:00pm. When my son was in the midst of his colic, there were times that my husband and I had to take 15 minute shifts with him, because neither of us could tolerate the crying for very […]

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Are Fruit Snacks Really Fruit?
September 15, 2021
Children

Are Fruit Snacks Really Fruit?

Gummy fruit snacks are a parent’s dream: convenient, easy-to-carry, affordable, tasty and nutritious. The label claims a package is equal to a serving of fruit and even provides 100% of vitamin C, so it must be healthy, right? Think again, parents! Many fruit snacks are just sugary treats pretending to be a healthy snack! Don’t […]

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Ten Fabulous Finger Foods for Baby
September 8, 2021
Infant

Ten Fabulous Finger Foods for Baby

Even though the stores are chock-full of baby food, most babies are ready to move on from pureed and mashed to finger foods after a few short months. That’s right. Somewhere between 8 to 11 months of age, most babies master the skills to pick up food, bring it to their mouths, chew, and swallow […]

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Pregnant? Here’s What To Eat
September 1, 2021
Women

Pregnant? Here’s What To Eat

Eating for pregnancy may seem complicated — so many nutrients to squeeze in! And, you don’t want to gain too much weight…or spend too much money on food! Wouldn’t it be great if someone wrote a menu for you so you’d know what to eat each day? Well, we did the work for you in […]

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Summertime Salads: Fruit Salad
August 25, 2021
General /FamilyRecipes

Summertime Salads: Fruit Salad

Summertime brings back memories of vacations, warm nights, fireflies, ice-cold lemonade and backyard barbecues. These barbecues can be magical times — bringing family, friends and neighbors around the table for fellowship and good food. You know it’s summer when you smell a backyard grill going! Arielle has been given the task of hosting the annual […]

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Summertime Salads: Corn Salad
August 25, 2021
General /FamilyRecipes

Summertime Salads: Corn Salad

Summertime brings back memories of vacations, warm nights, fireflies, ice-cold lemonade and backyard barbecues. These barbecues can be magical times — bringing family, friends and neighbors around the table for fellowship and good food. You know it’s summer when you smell a backyard grill going! Arielle has been given the task of hosting the annual […]

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Summertime Salads: Chicken Salad
August 25, 2021
General /FamilyRecipes

Summertime Salads: Chicken Salad

Summertime brings back memories of vacations, warm nights, fireflies, ice-cold lemonade and backyard barbecues. These barbecues can be magical times — bringing family, friends and neighbors around the table for fellowship and good food. You know it’s summer when you smell a backyard grill going! Arielle has been given the task of hosting the annual […]

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    Side-Lying Hold

    1. For the right breast, lie on your right side with your baby facing you.
    2. Pull your baby close. Your baby’s mouth should be level with your nipple.
    3. In this position, you can cradle your baby’s back with your left arm and support yourself with your right arm and/or pillows.
    4. Keep loose clothing and bedding away from your baby.
    5. Reverse for the left breast.

    This hold is useful when:

    • You had a C-section
    • You want to rest while baby feeds
    • You are breastfeeding in the middle of the night
    • You and your baby are comfortable in this position
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    Cross-Cradle Hold

    1. For the right breast, use your left arm to hold your baby’s head at your right breast and baby’s body toward your left side. A pillow across your lap can help support your left arm.
    2. Gently place your left hand behind your baby’s ears and neck, with your thumb and index finger behind each ear and your palm between baby’s shoulder blades. Turn your baby’s body toward yours so your tummies are touching.
    3. Hold your breast as if you are squeezing a sandwich. To protect your back, avoid leaning down to your baby. Instead, bring your baby to you.
    4. As your baby’s mouth opens, push gently with your left palm on baby’s head to help them latch on. Make sure you keep your fingers out of the way.
    5. Reverse for the left breast.

    This hold is useful when:

    • Your baby is premature
    • Your baby has a weak suck
    • Your baby needs help to stay latched
    • Your baby needs extra head support
    • You and your baby are comfortable in this position
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    Clutch or “Football” Hold

    1. For the right breast, hold your baby level, facing up, at your right side.
    2. Put your baby’s head near your right nipple and support their back and legs under your right arm.
    3. Hold the base of your baby’s head with your right palm. A pillow underneath your right arm can help support your baby’s weight.
    4. To protect your back, avoid leaning down to your baby. Bring baby to you instead.
    5. Reverse for the left breast.

    This hold is useful when:

    • You had a C-section
    • You have large breasts
    • You have flat or inverted nipples
    • You have a strong milk let-down
    • You are breastfeeding twins
    • Your baby likes to feed in an upright position
    • Your baby has reflux
    • You and your baby are comfortable in this position
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    Cradle Hold

    1. For the right breast, cradle your baby with your right arm. Your baby will be on their left side across your lap, facing you at nipple level.
    2. Your baby’s head will rest on your right forearm with your baby’s back along your inner arm and palm.
    3. Turn your baby’s tummy toward your tummy. Your left hand is free to support your breast, if needed. Pillows can help support your arm and elbow.
    4. To protect your back, avoid leaning down to your baby. Instead, bring your baby to you.
    5. Reverse for the left breast.

    This hold is useful when:

    • Your baby needs help latching on
    • You and your baby are comfortable in this position
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    Laid-Back Hold

    1. Lean back on a pillow with your baby’s tummy touching yours and their head at breast level. Some moms find that sitting up nearly straight works well. Others prefer to lean back and lie almost flat.
    2. You can place your baby’s cheek near your breast, or you may want to use one hand to hold your breast near your baby. It’s up to you and what you think feels best.
    3. Your baby will naturally find your nipple, latch, and begin to suckle.

    This hold is useful when:

    • Your baby is placed on your chest right after birth
    • You have a strong milk let-down
    • You have large breasts
    • You and your baby are comfortable in this position