Melissa Portunato MPH, IBCLC, RLC Babies are born with a strong innate sucking reflex necessary for survival. When combined with the rooting reflex, a newborn baby can find the breast, suck and swallow milk. Sucking can also bring soothing comfort to a newborn baby, and parents often run to a binkie for a quick fix. […]
Should I Introduce A Pacifier to My Baby?
/0 Comments/in Breast Pumping, Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding tips /by Melissa PortunatoMelissa Portunato MPH, IBCLC, RLC Babies are born with a strong innate sucking reflex necessary for survival. When combined with the rooting reflex, a newborn baby can find the breast, suck and swallow milk. Sucking can also bring soothing comfort to a newborn baby, and parents often run to a binkie for a quick fix. […]