Babies Best Beginnings-Robbin Swann RN, IBCLC

06/04/2026

How do you Know how to choose a Ni**le shape?
My first question is are you Breastfeeding and bottle feeding?
Or are you exclusively bottle feeding. Yes it does actually make difference,
When you exclusively bottle feed the ni**le shape is not as crucial. If its working for the baby it's all good!

When you are feeding both Breast and bottle it makes a BIG difference.
Ni**le shape can cause babies to bite, and that is not good for breastfeeding moms!
When ni**les are bitten there are two issues Pain and Damage.

These are some examples of common ni**le shapes....
Which are best for Breastfed/ Bottle supplemented babies?

06/03/2026

Let’s talk pediatric care.
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Pediatric care has changed a lot over the years and some of the changes may be for the better but a lot of them feel like they’re for the worst. We have groups of pediatricians with nurse practitioners, who are pulling clients in and seeing them as quickly as possible just like most of the other specialties. Is not a cattle called type business. You have small people who have a lot going on and brand new parents a lot of whom our first time parents and Don don’t really know what to expect.
so let’s look at a different model. I want to step out there and recommend my friends over at Whistle Stop Pediatric’s so Miss Beverly is a single practitioner. That means she can see one person at a time and she can focus on that person that child and the parent into the education that she needs to do to be able to help that parent learn to cope with having a brand new kid. She does take families she takes families that have been established elsewhere and will give them the same care that she gives all of her clients. I’ve watched Miss Beverly take patients back and with all of her children she interacts with the child just like she interacts with the parents. She will get on that kids level and talk to them and make them feel like they are safe and welcome whether they’re a tiny little newborn or whether they’re 1415-year-olds so her philosophy is all patients deserve the same love and attention. I’m gonna tell you this is something that we should be doing investing time and effort into our patients y’all think about giving her check out.

We are dedicated to providing high-quality pediatric care in a comfortable and convenient setting. Our team strives to create a welcoming and nurturing environment for both children and parents.

06/02/2026

Babies are not lazy!
Babies are born, knowing how to suck and how to swallow, they are not born, knowing how to latch and how to eat. Those are taught behaviors.
Both mom and baby have to learn how to latch the baby and how to get the baby to eat. The first few days babies work off of reflexes when the ni**le gets all the way in their mouth with part of the ar**la also in the mouth the suck reflex is triggered and babies eat.
Moms are taught to get the ni**le in Ariel and the baby‘s mouth. Keep the baby up close and that will trigger them eating well. If the latch is painful, it needs to be adjusted take babe off and re-latch them if you’re still having trouble latching, please consider seeing a qualified lactation consultant. **lepainisnotnormal

05/31/2026

Our next in person Breastfeeding class is June 7, you will be able to register for Breastfeeding or a combined Childbirth Education/ Breastfeeding class
We hold in person classes the first and third Sunday of the month in Tyler TX 11 am-4pm, cost includes lunch.
To register :https://BabiesBestBeginnings.as.me/?appointmentType=52047480

We also have virtual classes available
Schedule here https://BabiesBestBeginnings.as.me/?appointmentType=82165046

05/27/2026

We worry ourselves sick about milk supply
We look for quick fixes... something we can eat or drink to "boost our supply."
The best advice is take care of you! Healthy moms who eat well, stay hydrated and feed or pump regularly make milk!

There is no magic food or drink that makes milk.
Healthy, hydrated, fed cared for moms make milk!

05/26/2026

Did you know that your favorite Midwives Rose City Wellness / Babies Best Beginnings-Robbin Swann RN, IBCLC will be joining our own Whistle Stop Pediatrics in Quitman?
Check with us to find out when you can see us in Quitman

05/26/2026

Today Memorial Day is all about honoring for those who gave all for their country,
I hope you had a wonderful day and have not totally lost the meaning of this day!

05/19/2026

Help I have these spots on my ni**les. They hurt they are clear and I don't know what to do with them, what are they?

Milk Blebs- be careful if you are still googling answers.
here is the real deal!

It's a blocked duct at the surface.
HEAT will not help
DO NOT pop them.

Call an actual lactation professional for advice and help!