If you have not yet read Breastfeeding Engorgement – Part 1, you may want to do that first. Last time, I gave some information on what engorgement is and gave you a few ideas on how you can deal with this uncomfortable feeling of fullness in your breasts. Today, I want to give you a few more ideas on how you can deal with engorgement. Read more »
Extended breastfeeding beyond your child’s first year is something that you may be criticized for by family, friends, and even strangers. However, there are a lot of benefits of nursing your child beyond the first year, and as mother to your child, follow your instincts.
There is a book called The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding: Seventh Revised Edition (La Leche League International Book)
It is easier to learn how to position your baby correctly right from the start, as it will ensure that your baby learns how to nurse properly, and it will lessen your chances of developing sore or cracked nipples. Before even beginning, I suggest that you purchase yourself a breastfeeding pillow. Click here to read more on the type of breastfeeding pillow I suggest.
One of the great things about breastfeeding videos is that you can actually view breastfeeding in action. As well, it can be like having a lactation consultant present with you at various times of the day, even in the middle of the night when no one else is up (or at least that’s what it feels like sometimes!!). There are a number of videos out there, but I’ve narrowed it down to my top three picks. What follows are three of my favorite breastfeeding videos: Read more »
