When planning what to wear for your maternity portrait session, there are a few things to keep in mind: Show off your bump: Maternity portrait sessions are all about celebrating your pregnancy and the new addition to your family. So, choose clothing that will show off your baby bump. A fitted dress or a top that accentuates your bump can be a great option. Comfort: Comfort is key during pregnancy, so make sure to choose clothing that you feel comfortable and confident wearing. Avoid anything too tight or restrictive. *Quick tip!* Wear a maternity body suit under your clothing to help shape your body and look more flattering. Colors: Choose colors that complement your skin tone and hair color. Neutral and soft colors such as white, cream, or pastels can be a great choice, but you can also play with different shades of your favorite color. Textures: Textures can add depth and interest to the photos. Consider incorporating different textures in your clothing, such as a lace dress or a flowy fabric. Accessories: Accessories such as jewelry, scarves, or hats can add a personal touch to the photos and help complete your look. Layers: Layers can add dimension and interest to the photos. Consider incorporating layers in your clothing, such as a cardigan or a scarf Here's a sample of the clothing I have in my client closet for you to choose from when you book a maternity session with me. I do maternity sessions at outdoor locations around Utah County or in my home studio in Springville, Utah. If you'd like a more in depth guide on choosing what to wear for your maternity session check out my blog series: "Maternity Style Guide: What to Wear for Your Maternity Photos". For some quick tips on what to wear, keep reading!
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Welcome to a new series about birth workers in Utah. If you’re new here, hi there, I’m Jessica Esplin and I’m a traveling newborn portrait photographer in Utah County. In this series it’s my goal to interview people that work with pregnant, birthing, and new mothers to learn about their services and how they help their clients. For our next post, we interviewed Anna Burch of Prenatal Insights, based in Spanish Fork. She's a lactation consultant that serves nursing parents in Utah County. I was able to photograph a lactation consultation with Anna and after listening to her I wish I had Anna to help me when my babies were still nursing; then she could tell me how to overcome our challenges we experienced such as latching with a newborn, overcoming a nursing strike, and learning about tongue or lip ties. Tell me about yourself and your business. My name is Anna Burch. I am a Registered Nurse, Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), Educator of Infant Massage (CEIM), and mom of 3 (including twins). I started my lactation Consulting private practice in 2017 serving mamas all over Utah County through in-person classes and in-home consultations. I have since expanded my private practice to include online courses, virtual consultations, and added several more Lactation Consultants in order to support even more mamas throughout Utah, Salt Lake, Juab, and Wasatch Counties. What inspired you to start working in your field? As a Registered Nurse I worked in an OBGYN office and noticed a lack of breastfeeding knowledge from the staff. At that time I hadn't had children and didn't know much about breastfeeding either. I decided that I wanted to learn more and be able to bridge that gap. I started learning, then had my own child and breastfeeding experience, and desired to share what I learned and support mamas throughout their breastfeeding journey's as well. What is your philosophy on breastfeeding and how do you support the breastfeeding parent? Support and education are key when it comes to breastfeeding. Breastfeeding is natural, however, it does not always come naturally to mom or baby. I believe that by educating mamas before their baby comes and cultivating confidence in their bodies ability to breastfeed that it helps them even more throughout their breastfeeding journey. Whether mom had prenatal breastfeeding education or not, they may still have difficulties with breastfeeding. We offer in-home and virtual consultations to help mamas from the beginning to the end of their breastfeeding journey, however long that may be. Through education and support we provide parents with the information they need to figure out what is best for them and their baby. Do you have any resources you can offer or recommend to help the breastfeeding parent? My website has a lot of great information for breastfeeding parents. If you are pregnant and preparing to breastfeed my online or in-person courses are great to feel confident and prepared for breastfeeding. If you are breastfeeding and have questions or concerns that aren't answered through our blog you can schedule a consultation with someone on our team to get 1:1 support (this may even be covered by your insurance). Click here for my online course. How can hiring a lactation consultant help a new parent? Hiring a Lactation Consultant can help a new parent to feel supported, get their questions/concerns answered, feel validated, and ultimately help them meet their breastfeeding goals. We are able to assess mom, baby, watch a feeding, assess how much milk baby was able to drink, assess pumping, help with bottle feeding, and then create a personalized care plan to work towards moms breastfeeding/pumping goals. You can schedule a consult with us by clicking here. How can I prepare for breastfeeding before my baby is born? Preparation and education are great before baby comes. Taking a Breastfeeding Basics Course is so helpful in giving you the information that you need in order to feel comfortable and confident in those early hours with baby. Reading books, reading blog posts, talking to friends/family members that have breastfed (avoiding the horror stories that everyone seems to love to share), and meeting with a lactation consultant 1:1 before baby comes can all be really helpful in helping you feel prepared to breastfeed. What are some common breastfeeding positions, and how do I know which one to use? There are a lot of different breastfeeding positions that you can use. The 5 most common positions are cradle, cross-cradle, football, laid-back, and side-lying. Play around with them and find what works best for you and baby and that is they "best" position for you. I recommend getting comfortable and allowing baby to find the breast and latch (by themselves or with a little help). That seems to be the most comfortable and effective position for both mom and baby. The most important thing is that baby feels stable with their pelvis, chest, and chin touching moms body and their ear, shoulder, and hip in-line. This helps baby feel stable, comfortable, and wakes up their innate breastfeeding instincts. What are some common causes of nipple pain during breastfeeding, and how can I prevent or treat it? The most common cause of nipple pain during breastfeeding is a shallow latch. Helping baby to get a deeper latch (wide angle of the mouth, chin touching the breast, lips flared out) will help to get the nipple farther into baby's mouth where it won't be compressed. Do not "bear through it." If you are having pain each time baby breastfeeds then you need help from a Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) that can assess what is causing the pain and can create a personalized care plan to help you and baby breastfeed without pain. For more help visit my blog. How can I maintain my milk supply, especially if my baby is not latching well? If baby is not latching well, and therefore not removing milk effectively, you can hand-express or pump to remove milk. Breastmilk supply is a demand-driven process. The more milk you remove the more milk your body will make. If you are worried about low supply, remove more milk and/or stimulate your breasts more to increase milk production. What are some common breastfeeding myths or misconceptions that I should be aware of? The most common myth is that "breastfeeding is painful." Breastfeeding should not be painful, even in those early days. If it is painful then something is wrong and you should get help. In the early days/weeks, your nipples may be more sensitive and you may feel pulling, pressure, or tugging sensations. However, you should never have toe-curling, eye-cringing pain with breastfeeding. Can I breastfeed if I have had breast surgery or nipple piercings? Yes! I have seen many women breastfeed after having breast surgery or nipple piercings. You can find Anna on her website Prenatal Insights, Instagram, and Facebook. Thanks so much for collaborating!
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