As I  have mentioned in the previous post (Part 1), there are a number of different breastpumps on the market.  So many, in fact, that it can be very confusing.  The type of breastpump you purchase depends on a few different factors such as how often you will be using it (ex. several times/day or just occasionally), whether you want to pump one or both breasts at the same time, whether you want it to be battery-operated, plug-in or manually-operated.

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If you have not already read a previous post on recognizing the signs and symptoms of mastitis, you may want to do so first, and then return here.

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There is a book called The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding: Seventh Revised Edition (La Leche League International Book).   When I first heard of this book, I have to admit that I really didn’t understand why it was named that.  But once I started breastfeeding my babies, it all made sense.

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The cross-cradle position, in my opinion, is one of the best breastfeeding positions to start out with an infant in the early weeks.  This is because you can see what you’re doing, and it allows you control over what you are doing.  It is also a good position to use if you have had a cesarean section.  I highly recommend you purchase yourself a breastfeeding pillow (My Brest Friend Deluxe Pillow Light Blue) as it makes it so much easier to support the baby’s weight and properly align the baby’s body and keep the baby’s head at the level of the nipple for proper latching.  Read more »

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Breastfeeding in bed in sidelying

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When you hear the work mastitis, it likely conjures up terrible things in your mind.  Although it is not comfortable, it does  not mean that you will have to quit nursing your baby.  Quite the contrary!  However, it is important for you to understand what it is, and how to recognize the signs and symptoms so that you can get better.

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If you are a new mother-to-be, you may be wondering what all the fuss is about breastfeeding.  You may even be thinking, “I was bottle-fed, and I turned out just fine!”  That is exactly what I thought, but when I learned the breastfeeding benefits for both my baby and myself, I decided to give it a try.  I speak from experience of having only breastfed my first child for 6 weeks due to my own health complications, but then successfully breastfeeding my second child for a year.   Here is a summary of what I have learned:

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Breastfeeding clothes are helpful in that there are a lot of stylish nursing clothes that allow you to be more discreet when nursing in public. This clothing also makes it easier to access your breasts without having to worry about your shirt, for example, getting in the way and interfering with your ability to see what you’re doing. This is especially important when you’re learning how to breastfeed. Eventually, you and your baby will get so good that you’ll be able to latch on your baby in the dark!

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The Cradle Hold

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It’s interesting how we will hear that breastfeeding exclusively is recommended for the first six months of your baby’s life.  But what happens after this?  Or what about after your baby turns one, and is walking and running all over the place?  Is breastfeeding toddlers accepted in society?  Well, it depends where you live.  In some countries, it is normal to nurse children until they are four years of age or so.   However, some people don’t believe that children who can walk and speak are appropriate to be breastfed.  However, this post attempts to make you think about a few things that may make you realize that breastfeeding toddlers may be the best decision you make for your child and your situation.

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In Part 1 of breastfeeding & bottle feeding, I discussed how many moms will breastfeed and provide their babies with bottles of pumped breast milk or formula regularly or from time to time.  There can be varying reasons for this, from providing the father the opportunity to be involved in feeding the baby, or allowing the mom to get some extra shut-eye at night, or because mom needs to be away for a few hours to all day because of returning to work.  In any case, there are ways to make breastfeeding and bottle feeding compatible, and I’ll give you some more ideas today.  If you have not read Part 1, you may want to read that post first as it has some good ideas and recommendations there, and then you can return here. Read more »