Glenni Lorick
Glenni Lorick is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) from Huntsville, AL. She has 15 years experience working with moms and babies both in the United States and also in Central and South America. In 1996 she became an IBCLC. Currently she works at A Nurturing Moment providing breastfeeding support on site as well as in the new mother's home.
Her extensive writing experience includes curriculum, pamphlets, magazine articles, and two books. Her first book was called Breastfeeding: God's Design for Infant Feeding. It was published by RePS of Huntsville, AL, and was used for breastfeeding classes offered by Reproductive Program Specialists. Recently Glenni has finished writing Breastfeeding: God's Incredible Design for Mothers and Babies. She has had articles in Growing Up, The Wet Set Gazette, and The Journal of Human Lactation.
Glenni also publishes Valley Babies, a magazine designed to provide education, information, support and encouragement to hopeful, expectant and new parents. It is available online at www.valleybabies.com In her spare time she provides translation services for non-English speaking Hispanics in medical, legal and social services settings.
Latest Articles
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Choosing a Breastpump
Breastpumps vary in style, quality and price. Is a more expensive pump necessarily better? Nursing mothers need to consider several factors before investing in a pump.
May 4, 2008
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Choosing a Translation Type
Language translators must decide what kind of translation best fits the work they are translating. Sometimes verbatim rendering is best, but often it is not.
Feb 24, 2008
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Respond to Breastfeeding Critics
Mothers who breastfeed sometimes encounter criticism from family members, friends, even medical professionals. Here are some tips for responding to their concerns.
Feb 23, 2008
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Breastfeeding as Birth Control
Mothers who exclusively breastfeed following certain criteria have a 98% effective form of birth control during the first six months of their baby's life.
Jan 26, 2008
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Amazing Benefits of Breastmilk
The numerous benefits of breastfeeding are well documented. Breastmilk is a living fluid filled with amazing antibodies, enzymes, proteins and a wide array of nutrients.
Dec 27, 2007
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Breastfeeding in the Birth Plan
Expectant mothers need to think through all aspects of their birth plan, including how and when they want to first feed their newborn. Plan to nurse right after birth.
Dec 4, 2007
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How to Successfully Nurse Twins
A mother's body is capable of producing the milk she needs for more than one baby. The key is proper technique and careful management coupled with good planning.
Nov 24, 2007
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Your Breastfed Grandbaby
If your grandchild's mother has decided to breastfeed him, she is giving him the best possible start in life. You need to know why so you can encourage her.
Nov 24, 2007
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You Can Help Your Grandbaby Nurse
Your daughter or daughter-in-law has decided to breastfeed your grandbaby. You need to know what you can do to help make their breastfeeding relationship successful.
Nov 24, 2007
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Call a Lactation Consultant
How does a new mother know when she needs help with nursing? Where should she turn for breastfeeding assistance? A lactation consultant can quickly provide answers.
Nov 23, 2007
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