IBCLC, CSC
Briana Violand, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and Certified Child Sleep Consultant (CSC), graduated from Tiffin University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and is a Certified Child Sleep Consultant (CSC) through the Family Sleep Institute.
She has 8 years of breastfeeding, and countless hours of education and training. She enjoys helping people. Her goals are to educate, share “evidence-based” knowledge, provide tips as a mother, and help families reach their own “personal” breastfeeding and sleep goals.
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Motherhood involves various challenges, and one of them is breastfeeding. Some mothers might have pierced nipples, thus prompting them to ask if it is safe to breastfeed with nipple piercings. Although nipple piercing may not cause any harm to you, it raises the risk of choking or hurting the baby when feeding. Also, there can…
Breast milk is the best food for infants and provides them with complete nutrition. Expressing breast milk by hand and storing it for the future is a good option for mothers who cannot breastfeed their babies when required, but many new mothers may be confused about how to express breast milk by hand. Although breast…
Painful nipples or breasts are one of the top three reasons women stop breastfeeding earlier than usual (1). Nipple blisters while breastfeeding can cause pain and discomfort to the mother. A nipple blister may appear suddenly and does not cause any problems for most women. However, at times, it may get in the way of…
After delivery, a few mothers may slip into depression due to the additional responsibilities with an infant. As a result, doctors may prescribe an antidepressant, Bupropion, marketed under Wellbutrin. If you wonder if this drug is safe, this post on “Wellbutrin while breastfeeding” answers your query. A small amount of Wellbutrin may reach the baby…
Getting a body tattoo can be a unique way to etch your newborn's memories on your body. However, you might want to know if it is safe to get a tattoo when breastfeeding. The American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) do not discourage getting tattoos during breastfeeding.…
Breast milk is the main source of nourishment for babies, and it supplies all the essential nutrients to a baby for healthy growth and development. Hence, besides eating a well-balanced diet, several mothers may consider using brewer’s yeast when breastfeeding. However, while anecdotal evidence suggests that brewer’s yeast can help improve breast milk production, is…
Cesarean birth is recommended for mothers who, for some reason, are not able to undergo vaginal delivery. However, many mothers are apprehensive about breastfeeding after C-section. They are often concerned about whether they can breastfeed their baby after birth or whether the anesthesia and medications can harm the baby. Regardless of the mode of delivery,…