by Petra K. McEwan, MD, FAAP, IBCLC | Jul 15, 2021 | Breastfeeding Issues
As a breastfeeding mom, are you starting to feel a bit overwhelmed? Keep reading for tips on taking care of yourself while breastfeeding. Let’s face it, breastfeeding isn’t always easy. In fact, I’m sure you can agree that it can be absolutely overwhelming at times!...
by Petra K. McEwan, MD, FAAP, IBCLC | Jul 15, 2021 | Breastfeeding Issues
As a breastfeeding mom, have you faced failures or struggles that have been tough to get through? Keep reading to learn how I’ve managed to keep it together while overcoming personal breastfeeding challenges. Breastfeeding is a hugely rewarding experience with a long...
by Petra K. McEwan, MD, FAAP, IBCLC | Jul 13, 2021 | Breastfeeding Issues
Are you having a tough time bottle feeding your breastfed baby? Read on for tips on getting your breastfed baby to take a bottle. During your breastfeeding journey, there may be times that your baby may need to take a bottle. Even if you are exclusively breastfeeding....
by Petra K. McEwan, MD, FAAP, IBCLC | Oct 9, 2020 | Breastfeeding Issues
The past few months has been such a crazy time for pregnant and new moms. There’s so much uncertainty with the COVID-19 pandemic. Plus, a lot of new moms have been left feeling isolated. Friends and family members may not be able to visit them in the hospital. And...
by Petra K. McEwan, MD, FAAP, IBCLC | Sep 27, 2020 | Breastfeeding Issues
“I’m not gonna sleep well for at least the next 4 months, maybe longer”. This thought hit me each and every time I delivered one of my babies in the hospital. Somehow, I forgot about my impending lack of sleep throughout my pregnancies. But, after I delivered and held...
by Petra K. McEwan, MD, FAAP, IBCLC | Sep 4, 2020 | Breastfeeding Issues
Breastfeeding as a working mom can be tough. You’ve made the decision to breastfeed, and overcome all your doubts. It was awesome at first, but, then you have to go back to work. You’re not always with your baby to feed him on demand. You’re not always able to pump...
by Petra K. McEwan, MD, FAAP, IBCLC | Aug 25, 2020 | Breastfeeding Issues
If you can survive breastfeeding a newborn you can survive anything! Breastfeeding is the best, most natural way to feed a newborn baby, but it’s not always easy. It comes with loads of benefits, but can be exhausting and stressful, especially in the first few weeks....
by Petra K. McEwan, MD, FAAP, IBCLC | Aug 25, 2020 | Breastfeeding Issues
August is National Breastfeeding Month – a month dedicated to empowering women to commit to breastfeeding, to improve infant and child health. It was established by the United States Breastfeeding Committee back in 2011. It’s an awesome month, usually full...
