Chiqui Brosas on Dec 29 2007 | Filed under: Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding should always be when the baby is ready to do so. In him is built an instinct, and internal rythym and the skill to breastfeed. We need to observe our baby keenly to know when he is ready. He will give us certain cues to watch out for. An experienced mother through time have […]
Chiqui Brosas on Dec 29 2007 | Filed under: Breastfeeding
Much of the proper way to latch came from people who understood breastfeeding and from keenly observing mothers and babies breastfeed together and getting deeper insights from them.
This effective way to latch is different from how it was taught to us many years ago. When the baby latches, his mouth takes as much areola as […]
Chiqui Brosas.com Admin on Dec 27 2007 | Filed under: Breastfeeding
Here are some videos uploaded to http://www.youtube.com/chiquibrosas
Breast Massage helps alleviate mastitis, and helps breastfeeding mothers.
Cup Feeding is an alternative to breastfeeding, and helps avoid nipple confusion.
Chiqui Brosas on Nov 10 2007 | Filed under: Breastfeeding
I receive a lot of textes and calls from my students asking me advice about childbirth but another common concern is on breastfeeding.
The most recent one was on flat nipples. Malu just found out a few days after she started breastfeeding that she had flat nipples. She started to use nipple shields to be able […]
Chiqui Brosas on Oct 31 2007 | Filed under: Breastfeeding
This year is an exciting year for my pregnant students. I have been helping expectant mothers breastfeed successfully by giving free regular breastfeeding classes monthly. It’s been ten years now. I found out that this wasn’t enough. Also, not everyone attend my breastfeeding class, even if it is for free.They end up with many breastfeeding […]
Chiqui Brosas on Oct 25 2007 | Filed under: Breastfeeding
Did you know that breastfeeding cuts the percentage of women getting breast cancer? It’s true! Many studies have come out regarding that. Women who have their babies much later in life ought to breastfeed to reduce the chances of breast CA. Studies have shown that women who have many kids also have less chances of […]
Chiqui Brosas on Oct 18 2007 | Filed under: Breastfeeding
Another topic closest to my heart is breastfeeding! I don’t know how I got so involved in this until the point of passion! I guess I have always been a naturalist even when I was younger.
I remember when I had my first born daughter, I was so surprised when I breastfed her for the first […]
Chiqui Brosas.com Admin on Oct 09 2007 | Filed under: Breastfeeding
Here are some photos of the Breastfeeding Support Group taken at Polo Club, Gymboree.