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Advah Shani, CNM

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Aleeza Wachs, CNM

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Amy McKeever, PhD, CRNP

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Autumn Nelson, CNM

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Carol O’Donoghue, CNM

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Emily Green, CNM

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Francesca Kotey, CNM

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Heather Cates, CRNP

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Jamesina Harrick, CRNP

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Jenna Kobett, CRNP

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Katy Feniello, CNM

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Kim Martino, CNM

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Kinsco Borgyös, CNM

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Linnea Phillips, CNM

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Lisa Falcone, CRNP

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Lori Vogt, CNM

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Sarah Appleby-Wineberg, CNM

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Shosh Ruskin, CRNP

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Zoë “Zee” Marcus CNM

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Jessica Richardson

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Anna Belc

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Kate McHugh

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Nikki Graham

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Lactation Specialists

Amy Siegrist, IBCLC

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Cara Puff, IBCLC

Lactation Consultant

Elizabeth Larkin, IBCLC

Lactation Consultant

Patty Siegrist, RN, IBCLC

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Cecelia Osowski

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Hana Lehmann

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Paloma Irizarry

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Tekara Gainey

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Markita Glenn

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Nafeesah Daniels

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Rita Reyes

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Shay Hopkins

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Reposted with gratitude from @wideeyedstudios 💜

Reposted with gratitude from @wideeyedstudios 💜💙💚:

Special thanks to the team of amazing midwives at @lifecyclewomancare in Bryn Mawr. Even though I couldn’t birth at their center like planned because of Tanis’s size, I had a midwife by my side the whole time at their partner, Bryn Mawr hospital (whose staff was amazing!). All my love to Kim, Advah, Francesca and especially Zee who was with me through the actual delivery 🥰❤️ Zee said Tanis is the biggest baby they’ve ever caught!

💜 This week in Lacation at Lifecycle 💜⁣
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We’re talking skin-to-skin, baby! Thick or bulky clothing can get in the way of baby being as close to your body as possible, which is the opposite of we want to see with breast/chest-fed babies. Sleep suits like this one also limit or completely restrict the use of a baby’s hands, which they use to seek out breast tissue. ⁣
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Skin to skin can be a wonderful reset button if you’re having difficulties with feeding. Skin to skin contact also helps signal the release of oxytocin which is the hormone responsible for milk ejection (It’s also called the love hormone because it makes parent and baby feel so good!! 🫶🏻). ⁣
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PS - notice how in the second clip, baby is being brought directly to the chest, as opposed to simply lying beside it! ⁣
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If you are struggling with a deep latch or if baby is popping on and off like in the first clip, call us at 610.525.6086 to schedule a consultation with one of our IBCLCs. We accept most major insurance providers and have offices in South Philadelphia and Bryn Mawr 💜💜💜⁣
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PPS - if you’re ever in need of some good old fashioned community support, join our Wednesday Lactation Support Group OR our Friday New Parent Support Group, happening every week on Zoom! ⁣
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Email ngraham@lifecyclewomancare.org for login info 💌⁣
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🎃 October Happenings at Lifecycle 🎃⁣ ⁣ W

🎃 October Happenings at Lifecycle 🎃⁣
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We have so many wonderful educational opportunities coming up next month! Swipe to learn more about each of our course offerings. All of our October Happenings courses are:⁣
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🧡 Open to the public⁣
🧡 Focussed on holistic care
🧡 Created in partnership with The Birth Center⁣
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Hit the link in bio or visit lifecyclewomancare.org/classes-workshops/ to register. ⁣
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PS - If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to our Programs Director, Nikki Graham at ngraham@lifecyclewomancare.org

Attention parents! We have some last minute spots

Attention parents! We have some last minute spots this week for lactation consultations with Cara Puff, IBCLC, in our South Philly office.

Cara’s lactation consultations are especially useful for anyone experiencing issues with pumping or any discomfort during feeding.

Call 610.525.6086 to book an appointment for today 9/20, Thursday 9/22, or Friday 9/23.

Have you noticed these whiteish bumps on your baby

Have you noticed these whiteish bumps on your baby’s precious lips after a feed? These are lip blisters and they are one of the many signs that can indicate tethered oral tissues. When a baby needs to remain latched but has a tongue restriction, the lips have to act as the primary seal to get the milk they need (which causes these blisters!). ⁣
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Other signs of tethered oral tissues can include painful nursing or damaged nipples, misshaped lipstick nipples after a feed, frustration at the breast, clicking sounds, sensitive gag reflex, poor weight gain, gassiness,spit-up or reflux type symptoms, recessed chin, high palate, recurring clogged ducts. ⁣⁣
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If you're worried about a potential tongue tie, call us at 610.525.6086 to schedule a consultation with one of our IBCLCs. Amy Siegrist, one of our beloved IBCLCs, offers suck training along with The Tummy Time Method and infant massage and body work which can be incredibly beneficial to babies who have restricted oral tissue.
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Reposted from @legendairymilk + @milkmatterspt

It’s been two weeks of loving you. I am in awe o

It’s been two weeks of loving you. I am in awe of your beauty. Our sweet angel arrived 8.31.2022 💕💕💕 Sariya Simone Jordan While our birth story did not go as planned, the care and compassion Brandon and I received at @lifecyclewomancare was simply phenomenal. I cannot thank my midwife, Kim Martino enough. - @sincerely_lexx⁣
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Thank you, Alexis, for the kind words and welcome to baby Sariya!! 🥰🥳⁣
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“One year ago, the most amazing birth experience

“One year ago, the most amazing birth experience for my second LCWC baby. I'll be forever grateful for the care I received 💜” - @jordan.syre

And we are forever grateful for you.

Cheers to one year!! 🥇

💜This week in Lactation at Lifecycle💜⁣ ⁣

💜This week in Lactation at Lifecycle💜⁣
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If you're a lactating parent and notice lumps or bumps in your armpit, don't be alarmed!⁣
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Did you know breast tissue can extend into the armpit? It has a special name, “the Tail of Spence.” During engorgement or at the beginning of lactation, you may notice lumps and swelling in your armpits. ⁣
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It’s also possible to have extra breast tissue that is not connected to the chest both in the armpit and in other areas of the body. This “accessory” tissue can also increase in size and/or produce milk. ⁣
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Common remedies include therapeutic breast/chest massage (google Maya Bolman massage for a great demo video!), cold compresses and applying cabbage leaves can help to involute the tissue. Call 610.525.6086 to schedule lactation consultation with our certified IBCLC's if you really want to get it checked out. 💛 ⁣
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Has anyone else experienced this?⁣ Let us know in the comments below!

Whether you’re currently pregnant or gave birth

Whether you’re currently pregnant or gave birth years ago, you will want to check out our special guest series from @y2bfitstudio: Core Restore 🙌🏼
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Join Crystal Wildmann, founder of Y2B Fit, and learn to reconnect with your abdominal muscles during and after pregnancy. In this course you will learn: ⁣
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🍏 exercises to improve core strength ⁣
🍏 techniques to repair diastasis recti ⁣
🍏 how to activate and engage deep core muscles ⁣
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Hit our link in bio to learn more and sign up today!

(Please Note: This class is being conducted via Zoom - so you get to practice the exercises from the comfort of your home!)

What an amazing LABOR Day weekend, indeed! ⁣ ⁣

What an amazing LABOR Day weekend, indeed! ⁣
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Over the long weekend, we helped bring ELEVEN babies into this world! Congratulations to all the new parents and families who welcomed home a little one this weekend. 💛

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