(Non)Breastfeeding Counseling

I am currently in the training to become an internationally certified breastfeeding counselor (IBCLC). I find it deeply fulfilling to support people in this time in an evidence-based and empathetic way.

With (not)breastfeeding, experiences from pregnancy or birth often come up ans can lead to challenges. If I have already accompanied you as a doula during pregnancy and/or birth, I can understand some connections and incorporate them into breastfeeding advice.

As long as I am in my training, I am offering breastfeeding counseling on a voluntary basis.

If something exceeds my competence, I consult with more experienced colleagues or refer you to them.

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RECOMMENDED RESOURCES

Here you will find helpful and carefully selected links and books on the subject of breastfeeding and not breastfeeding. The content corresponds to the current state of research and is also recommended by my training center EISL - European Institute for Breastfeeding and Lactation.

The materials are a mixture of English and German language.

Positioning the child at the breast

https://www.stillen-institut.com/de/anlegen-und-positionieren.html

Video: https://globalhealthmedia.org/video/das-anlegen-des-babys-an-die-brust/?portfolioCats=156jsa

Basics for a good start of breastfeeding:

https://www.stillen-institut.com/de/bausteine-fuer-einen-guten-stillbeginn.html

https://www.unicef.org.uk/babyfriendly/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/10/Breastfeeding-leaflet.pdf

https://abm.memberclicks.net/assets/PatientHandouts/English_ABM_Physiologic%20Infant%20Care%20Handout_Protected.pdf

Informations to listen to about the precious colostrum:

https://www.kolostrumkarte.de/colostrum-information/

Video to express breastmilk by hand:

https://globalhealthmedia.org/video/how-to-express-breastmilk/