BREASTFEEDING 101 EXPERT

Annie Rueb

RNC, IBCLC Lactation Consultant

http://www.azbreastfedbabies.com

Annie Rueb, RNC, IBCLC has been a nurse for over 10 years. She has a B.S. in Nursing and Biology. Annie has spent most of her career working in the birth community where she finds a passion in pregnancy, birth, and breastfeeding. She was a birth assistant and educator at a birthing center, an inpatient OB nurse, and now an IBCLC. Follow her on Instagram or DM her @az.breastfedbabies

Breastfeeding and supplementing with formula

Reading Time: 4 minutes Having a baby is not exactly an easy task, and dietary decisions are not excluded from this. Deciding if you should mix breastfeeding and formula can put some pressure on you, no matter if the reason behind this choice you are making is due to your own milk supply, medical indications, or a personal preference based on your lifestyle. We…

How to Store Breast Milk Properly

Reading Time: 4 minutes When preparing to pump and store breast milk it is always recommended to:  The first step to properly store breast milk, is t wash your hands first with soap and water or hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol if soap and water is not available.  Prepare the container to store breast milk:  You can use breastmilk storage bags, or…

How To Do All Breastfeeding Positions

Reading Time: 5 minutes In the beginning, positioning the baby correctly at the breast is so important. Once the baby starts to get a little bit older, they tend to take the lead on how they position their body at the breast. But in the beginning, in order to encourage efficient and comfortable milk removal, proper breastfeeding positions can play a big role.  For…

How to get a Breast Pump Through My Insurance

Reading Time: 2 minutes Good news! Almost every insurance company is now required to provide a breast pump to pregnant/breastfeeding parents. This includes Medicaid and Medicare insurance as well.  There are a few steps that you have to go through, but often the process is quick and easy and well worth the time.  This is what you need to do: Contact your specific insurance…

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