BSN, RN, IBCLC
Yinés Garcia-Taylor is an international board-certified lactation consultant (IBCLC), registered nurse (RN), mother, and founder of Prenatal Yini; a private in-home and virtual lactation consulting service.
In her ten years of experience, she has been supporting breastfeeding families in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Through private virtual lactation consultations, she empowers breastfeeding families worldwide.
Yinés has earned a bachelor’s degree in International Business from St. Peter’s University and a bachelor’s degree in Nursing from Felician University. Before becoming an IBCLC, she worked as a maternal & child health RN in public health settings. She continues her education with GOLD lactation conferences and master classes such as Oral Habilitation of the Breastfeeding Dyad Master Class.
Yinés is fluent in Spanish. Her mission is to empower moms/families around the world to achieve their breastfeeding goals through quality prenatal education and comprehensive postpartum support.
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Breastfeeding is like a workout for babies, and just like adults sweat when they exercise, babies sweat while breastfeeding. Sweating or perspiration is the body’s way of keeping itself cool by sending excess heat out of the body. Sweating may happen anywhere on the body, but it is most common on the head, scalp, under…
While it is common for women to experience heartburn during pregnancy, some may continue to experience heartburn when breastfeeding as well. Also known as acid refluxiXA digestive disorder in which stomach acid comes back up the food pipe, causing a burning sensation in the chest. , pyrosis, or cardialgia, it is characterized by a burning…
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), you may start bottle feeding the baby after exclusive breastfeeding of six months (1). While some may keep transitioning between bottle feeding and breastfeeding, others may depend on the bottle solely. This can be due to factors like inadequate breast milk, personal choice, or any other underlying…
For women prone to acne, it is not uncommon to experience breakouts during and after pregnancy. In this post, we talk about acne and breastfeeding. Acne occurs when dead skin and oil block the hair follicles. Bacterial growth multiplies in the blockage, leading to pimples or acne. While acne most commonly occurs on the face,…
Oats is a healthy cereal known for its high nutritional profile (1). Owing to the abundant health benefits of oatmeal for breastfeeding moms, many are keen to include it in their breastfeeding diets. This is also because oats are believed to have lactogenic properties that may increase breast milk production in nursing moms. Oats is…
When you\'re breastfeeding, you should keep eating healthy. This is because the food you eat can alter the supply and composition of your breast milk and aid your recovery after birth. It is considered healthy to consume flaxseed while breastfeeding. Flaxseed is also known as linseed and is high in omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, and…
You may often notice that your baby cries while breastfeeding. Babies may cry when breastfed for various reasons, ranging from simple distractions to a significant feeding problem. While occasional weeping or whimpering during nursing is normal, persistent crying and reluctance to breastfeed may necessitate medical treatment or a consultation with a lactation consultant-IBCLC (International Board…
Ginger is a common condiment known for its distinctive flavor and fragrance. Naturopathy uses it to treat and manage ailments, such as migraineiXA headache with strong pounding pain or a pulsing sensation. , nausea, colds, and constipation (1). You may consider using ginger when breastfeeding for its purported galactagogueiXChemicals used to initiate, maintain, and promote…
Breastfeeding during chickenpox is not always contraindicated; you may continue to breastfeed, covering the vesicles (blisters) on the breast and other areas to minimize the spread of the virus. However, it is recommended not to breastfeed if you have vesicles on the areolaiXThe dark skin that encircles the nipple in the breast where the baby's…
Giving birth to the child and caring for them can be physically exhausting. In addition, due to constant sleep deprivation for the initial few weeks or months of an infant’s life, it is not unusual for mothers to fall asleep while breastfeeding. During breastfeeding, the body releases oxytocin. It is a hormone that plays an…