Description

Cassandra, NICU nurse and aspiring IBCLC, shares her story of breastfeeding her son through tongue tie and food allergies.

Shownotes:

Introducing Cassandra Krosse, a passionate and committed mother, NICU nurse, and aspiring IBCLC with firsthand experience navigating the challenges and joys of breastfeeding. The journey of breastfeeding her son for ten months was tough as she needed to overcome the issues of allergies and a tongue tie along the way. However, she realized her calling as a support and guide to new mothers' breastfeeding endeavors. Being part of the NICU, the invaluable insights she gained, where she witnessed the importance and struggles associated with breastfeeding, resulted in her acquired knowledge and compassion, which serve as tools for her to empower new moms in achieving breastfeeding success and building confidence in their abilities.

In this episode, you will learn the following:

• Find ways to conquer common breastfeeding challenges and trials and achieve personal triumphs.
• Acquire knowledge on ways of handling dairy and soy allergies in babies by means of dietary changes. 
• Learn the process of recognizing tongue-tie symptoms, finding professional help, and administering aftercare.
• Understand the need to seek support in the journey of breastfeeding.
• Go through unexpected challenges in motherhood and its journey of being an IBCLC-certified expert.
  

Connect with Shelly: 

Insta: https://www.instagram.com/shellytaftibclc/

Website: Massachusetts IBCLC | Lactation Consultant - Shelly Taft

Resources Mentioned: 

• The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit  (NICU) 
• NH Renaissance Faire
• King Richard’s Faire
• IBCLC Commission
• Study: Fear of childbirth intensified by COVID-19 pandemic
• Dr. Trill - Free to Feed
• Dr. Heidi Aaronson