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 »
For nine months, your body has been growing a baby. Lactation is like the next step in the continuation of your pregnancy. Even before you give birth, your body has been getting ready to produce the colostrum that your baby will need in the first hours and days after birth. You may have even noticed the colostrum that you could express from your breasts prior to birth. Very simply put, lactation is the process of making and secreting milk. In this post, I will give you some information on how milk is produced in your body.
Knowing that you want to breastfeed & pump is a fairly easy decision to make. However, knowing what breastpump most suits your needs is something else. There are many kinds of pumps out there, and it can all be very confusing. The most important thing for you to remember is that not all pumps are created equal. Some pumps on the market are damaging to breast tissue. You want a pump that is similar to a baby’s suckling and has a good track record of delivering results for other moms. As well, there are different types of pumps, varying from occasional use to regular use. Over the next several posts, I want to provide you with information that will hopefully make it easier for you to decide what breast pump you will need to purchase to make your breastfeeding pumping experience the best for you.
Whether we are talking about drugs that have been prescribed, can be purchasd over-the-counter, or are for recreational use (including drugs like marijuana, alcohol, nicotine, cocaine, etc.), there are some things that need to be considered before using them: Read more »
Having twins presents its own unique challenges, but feeding them doesn’t have to be one of them. In this post, I am going to give you some practical ideas on breastfeeding twins. Read more »
