Category: Breast Care
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7 Things to Look For When Buying a Nursing Bra #hotmilk
I knew from the moment that I found out that I was pregnant with my daughter that I was going to breastfeed my children. Breast milk is not only healthy for baby but it also has health benefits for mom too. During each one of my pregnancies, my boobs always grew at least a cup…
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Breastfeeding Moms: Treat the Signs and Symptoms of Thrush
I am thankful that I never experienced any signs or symptoms of thrush while I was breastfeeding my three children. I do remember seeing some of the ladies on the Baby Center Forum that had cases of thrush and it is supposedly painful and hard to get rid of without proper treatment. Some ,other’s who…
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Reusable vs Disposable Nursing Pads – Find Out Why They are Necessary?
Congratulations, on your expected bundle of joy. As a new mother you are probably trying to decide if you want to breast feed your baby or not, if you choose to breast feed your baby, then you will need to determine which kind of breast/nursing pads that you want to use to protect your clothes…
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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…
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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…
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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…