UpSpring and Doctor On Demand Celebrate International Board Certified Lactation Consultant Day 2015

    AUSTIN, TX, March 05, 2015 /24-7PressRelease/ -- In celebration of International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) Day, UpSpring, in partnership with Doctor On Demand, would like to recognize all IBCLCs and thank them for the amazing work they do to support breastfeeding mothers today, and every day.

UpSpring recently partnered with Doctor On Demand to bring breastfeeding moms direct access to certified lactation consultants via one-on-one Video Visits to address breastfeeding issues, questions or concerns. UpSpring IBCLC's are trained to provide support and manage common breastfeeding issues affecting mom and baby.

UpSpring has been in the breastfeeding business for 10 years and has had the privilege of working with some of the best IBCLC's and lactation professionals in the world. Beyond being extremely passionate about breastfeeding, IBCLC's are also high educated with up to 2,000 hours of training in the field of breastfeeding and patient care. This certification is the gold standard for lactation consultants and the rigorous education makes IBCLCs more qualified to trouble-shoot and consider multiple avenues to solve mom's breastfeeding issues.

For breastfeeding mothers, lactation consultants are an invaluable asset. IBCLC's help manage and prevent common breastfeeding problems and they also provide valuable reassurance when breastfeeding is going well. Sometimes they are there just to listen and provide overall support and encouragement during what can be a very emotional time for mom.

So thank you IBCLC's and in honor of this special day, we wanted to share 6 Breastfeeding Tips for New Moms from Linda Hill, IBCLC, with UpSpring Lactation.

6 Breastfeeding Tips for New Moms

1. One-Day Rule
You don't need to wash every breast pump piece after each pump. Washing once a day is okay. Between uses put pieces in an unsealed container, like a large plastic bag, and store in the refrigerator to keep bacteria from growing.

2. Fill Up
For breastfeeding moms it is important to stay hydrated and eat enough calories so you can keep your energy level and breast milk supply up.

3. Final Feeding
Give the last feeding of the day from a bottle. This way you can see exactly how much breast milk baby had so you can ensure baby has eaten enough to keep her satisfied and hopefully sleeping for several hours. This also gives someone else the chance to bond with baby, while mom gets a much needed reprieve and a little extra sleep.

4. Lessen The Let-Down
The Let-Down reflex is a tingling in the breasts signaling the body's response to a baby's upcoming feeding. Sometimes, Let-Down can happen at times when it's not wanted. When this occurs and you're not ready to breastfeed, press your breasts firmly into your body for 10-20 seconds. This will give you a little more time to get home to baby or to a place where you can pump.

5. Don't Dump It
Breast milk is alive and actively fights the growth of bacteria; so unlike formula where any remaining milk in the bottle should be discarded, you can place the leftover breast milk in the fridge and use for the next feeding.

6. Your Nose Knows
You are going to read many different storage guidelines for keeping your breast milk at room temperature, in the fridge and freezer. Don't let the differences confuse you and don't toss it out just because the breast milk is older than the guidelines! Smell the milk. If it is bad, it will smell bad!

Breastfeeding issues and questions can arise at any time of the day or night. Doctor On Demand provides breastfeeding mothers access to see a lactation consultant at their convenience, without leaving home. To schedule appointments with an IBCLC certified UpSpring Lactation consultant, simply download the free Doctor On Demand app on a smartphone, tablet or desktop computer at http://www.doctorondemand.com

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