by Sara Twogood, MD

As an OBGYN, I was well aware of the intense post partum changes that I should expect from my own body.  The biggest challenge of all, and one that my medical experience didn't prepare me for, was the sometimes painful, emotionally turbulent, and occasionally wonderful experience of breastfeeding. Happily, I was going to the breastfeeding support groups at The Pump Station & Nurtury™. They provided me with a wonderful blend of camaraderie and information. Much of that information was new to me, but I soon came to realize that there was at least one area about which my group-mates often had questions in which I was well versed. At almost every class, someone would ask about contraception choices - what was the best to use while breastfeeding? What was safe? Knowing I was an OBGYN, our group leader would defer these questions to me. There are certainly many possible choices, but the most controversial seems to be the questions surrounding progesterone. The lactation consultant would inextricably tell women that it would decrease milk supply, citing expert opinion and legitimate sources. The medical literature I was familiar with told me that progesterone would have no effect at all on breast feeding.

with Claudia Kerns, PT, CIIM, NTMTC
July 18th at 1pm
Newborn - 6 months

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends, "Back to sleep, tummy to play," but is that really happening? Babies are now spending too much time on their backs and in various seats, which can lead to a wide range of developmental delays as well as an increase in cases of "flat head." Frequent opportunities throughout the day, building up to an hour of supervised playtime, known as 'tummy time,' is important for gross and fine motor and cognitive development. It also creates the foundation for future crawling and walking. Many parents avoid 'tummy time' because their baby doesn't seem to like it or gets frustrated in this position quite quickly.

We invite you and your baby to attend this unique tummy time class where you will learn practical tips and solutions that will promote gross motor, fine motor, sensory motor and visual development. In this class, you will experience new ways to easily integrate tummy time into your baby's daily routine in a playful, and interactive setting with the support and guidance of a pediatric physical therapist along with an infant and child development specialist. Parents will leave knowing concrete, developmentally appropriate strategies for pleasurable and purposeful tummy time play.

Click here for more info or call 310-998-1981 to register.

My Baby Hates Tummy Time!
By Lindsay Anderson, LCSW from The Pump Station & Nurtury™ Blog

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