Breastfeeding & Bottle – How do I do both? – Part 1
There are many moms who breastfeed their babies and provide their babies with a bottle regularly or from time to time. The bottle can contain pumped breast milk or formula. Whatever you decide to fill the bottle with, here are some tips on how to do breastfeeding & bottle feeding: Read more »
Breastfeeding Positions – Side-lying
Lying on your side to nurse
Breastfeeding in Public
Breastfeeding in public is not illegal, but it is not necessarily always accepted well by everyone in society. Breasts in our society have become known as sexual objects, and not for the purpose that God created them for. But when you really think about it, you see much more breast tissue during a day at the beach than you do of most nursing mothers.
Breastfeeding Weaning – Choosing a time that is right for you and baby
Breastfeeding weaning can cause all sorts of emotions from sadness to a feeling of regaining some of your freedom and having your body back to yourself. The thing to realize about weaning is that it starts when your baby begins eating solids, usually at six months of age. Unless you have been medically advised that you have to stop breastfeeding (for example, if you’re newly pregnant and at high risk of miscarriage or you’ve started a new medication that is not safe during breastfeeding), you should always wean more gradually. Doing so serves many purposes. First of all, it will lessen the engorgement and the possibility of developing a mastitis (breast infection). It will also lessen your chances for depression or sadness over ending this special relationship. Lastly, it will be less traumatic for your child, who has come to realize that nursing not only provides nutrition, but also love and security.
Mastitis – or could it be Plugged Ducts?
In other posts, I have discussed mastitis, what it is, recognizing the signs and symptoms, and what you can do for mastitis.
Breastfeeding Toddler
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.
