Category Archives: Breastfeeding Support
What Is Nipple Confusion?
Breastfeeding was very important to me and even though I didn’t do a bunch of research when I was pregnant with my first child, I knew that many professionals try to discourage moms from introducing artificial nipples or pacifiers to your breastfed baby for a minimum of 6 to 8 weeks to avoid nipple confusion. If [...]
Preparing to Breastfeed Your Newborn Baby
Beginning in the third trimester of pregnancy, a woman should begin thinking about breastfeeding. This gives a mother plenty of time to begin preparing for the arrival of her baby and to begin researching about how to prepare for it. It is hard to prepare for the actual practice of breastfeeding; however, there is lots [...]
Best Method for Cleaning Your Breast Pump While On the Go or at Work
In June of 2011, I began using a breast pump on a regular basis to start building a stash of breast milk for my baby so that he would have plenty of milk once I returned back to work. When I returned to work, I knew exactly where I would have to use my breast [...]
Learn How to Properly Hand Express Breast Milk
Sally is a stay at home mom to her newborn infant. She planned on exclusively breastfeeding her baby; however, one day Jacob decided to skip a feeding. When Sally was pregnant, she never researched breast pumps or what to do in case she ended up with engorged breasts. She wasn’t prepared when her breasts became [...]
Benefits To Breast Feeding Your Newborn Infant Immediately After Birth
Breastfeeding your baby immediately after birth helps both mother and baby. Find out if your midwife or doctor allows for immediate breastfeeding during routine vaginal births. C-section births are usually handled differently than vaginal births; ask how your doctor handles breastfeeding in the event you have to have a c-section. If you do have a [...]
Breastfeeding: Proper Latching Technique and Positions for Feeding Your Baby
Breastfeeding your baby might be challenging especially if your a new mom who has never been exposed to breastfeeding before. The hardest part to breastfeeding is getting your baby to latch on to the breast properly. If your baby doesn’t latch on to the breast properly it can cause your nipples to get very sore and [...]
Finding a Pediatrician that Supports Your Breastfeeding Goals
It is important for new mom’s to find a pediatrician or doctor to provide health care services to your new baby. A newborn baby will need to be seen by a doctor several times during the first few months of life, mostly for weight checks and well baby appointments. If you plan on breastfeeding your baby, its [...]
Read MoreBreastfeeding Mom’s: WIC Supports Mom’s Who Breastfeed
Women, Infants, and Children’s program, often referred to as WIC, has support for breastfeeding mothers. This program was designed to help provide families with supplemental food, referrals for healthcare, and nutritional education for low-income families. The WIC program is funded by federal grant money.
Treating Engorgement Quickly Will Reduce a Mother’s Chance of Developing Breast Infections
Many mother’s who breastfeed their baby will encounter engorgement of the breasts a few days after your baby is born, usually between day 2 and 5 when your milk comes in. It is important that a mother takes care of her breasts and try to avoid engorgement to prevent reduction in milk supply or possible [...]
Breastfeeding Moms: Treat the Signs and Symptoms of Thrush
Mother’s who breast feed their baby may encounter a yeast infection called thrush. Thrush is a common yeast that is found in the infants digestive system. If you suspect that your baby has thrush, it is important that you and the baby get treated at the same time to prevent the spread of yeast back [...]
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