I am assisting in the revision in a breastfeeding guide for mothers.

> Want to check on what the evidence-based consensus is on nipple care.
> Is it correct that we NEVER advise rubbing breastmilk into nipples,
> cracked or not.
> For these reasons: there is milk there already and also if there are
> cracks one is simply introducing more contamination.
>


> Also, what should we say about how parents can know that breastfeeding is
> going well?
> Is it correct to say that yellow stools, wet diapers etc. are indicators
> that suggest things are probably going well, but that only by weighing do
> we know for sure?
> We want to empower parents but want to be sure we are giving
> evidence-based information.
>
> Thanks, everyone.
>
> Janet Allingham RN BScN IBCLC MA.
> Ottawa, Ontario.
>

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