The absolute number one concern I get from breastfeeding mothers is that they are worried about their breast milk supply. In addition to being an L &D nurse, my background in nursing includes being a Team Leader on a very busy postpartum floor. I’ve taken care of numerous women...
Question & Answer Session with a Labour and Delivery Nurse: Part 2
This post contains questions I get when working as a labour and delivery nurse. Do you have any that I haven’t covered? Feel free to contact me and I’ll include it in the next question and answer period. Does the Epidural Hurt? Well it’s hard to say, because pain...
Question & Answer Session with a Labour and Delivery Nurse
Becoming parents for the first time can be daunting. With so many unknowns, people are bound to have a lot of questions. The number one aspect of my job as a labour and delivery nurse is to inform and educate new parents. In my work I have seen some...
More About Breastfeeding in The Beginning
This post is a continuation of my last post about breastfeeding. We now know that breastfeeding is a natural process that most women are able to do with the right information. It is still helpful to know whether it is going well or not. First, make sure you are...
Best Way to Be Successful at Breastfeeding
As a labour and delivery nurse I have extensive experience helping new moms breastfeed. I really want all mothers to be educated about breastfeeding before they give birth. This is a perfect post to read to get all that juicy information before your baby gets here! Read on so...