While breastfeeding is a normal, biological process, it often comes with challenges. Some lactating parents experience pain, cracked or bleeding nipples, plugged ducts, or mastitis. Meanwhile, babies might have poor weight gain, reflux, colic, or inability to stay awake while nursing. In some cases, tongue and lip ties can cause these breastfeeding difficulties. Anytime you experience problems, we encourage you to seek help from an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). At The Breastfeeding Center, conveniently located within The Birth Center in Sacramento, we can help you resolve breastfeeding issues.
Read MoreThe Birth Center recently received a 2020 Certificate of National Best Practice, awarded by the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) AND 2020 Best Practices - Triple Aim Achievement recognition from the Institute for Health Care Improvement (IHCI). This is the third consecutive year that The Birth Center has received the Triple Aim Achievement recognition.
Read MorePlacenta encapsulation is a birth & postpartum option that may raise eyebrows with some, and in fact even my own husband thought it was a tad bit on the crazy side at first, but it should definitely not be ignored. Birthing persons of all walks of life enjoy the reported benefits their placenta capsules have to offer them during their transition into their postpartum period. For the last decade I have been honored to help during this important time as a local Certified Placenta Arts Specialist, known as 'The Placenta Mom'.
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