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Welcome Carnival of Breastfeeding readers! For Pregnancy Awareness Month, this round of carnival entries focuses on pregnancy and breastfeeding. Because I have already shared my stories of breastfeeding during pregnancy and of tandem nursing, I want to share ten tips on how a pregnant woman can prepare for breastfeeding.
1. DO NOT let anyone tell you […]
A good latch is the key to breastfeeding success. It minimizes discomfort and maximizes the transfer of breast milk. So how do you know whether or not you’re doing it right? Go down the checklist:
__ In the cradle or cross-cradle positions, the baby should be resting on his side, his tummy facing your tummy, shoulder […]
Breastfeeding is an instinctual and natural act, but it is also an art that is learned day by day. The reality is that almost all women can breastfeed, have enough milk for their babies and learn how to overcome problems both large and small. It is almost always simply a matter of practical knowledge and […]
Well, if a woman can’t talk about her breasts on a breastfeeding blog…. I have to laugh at my own astonishment at my growing cup size. I thought after nursing two children (and still nursing through pregnancy) that my breasts had done all the “preparation for breastfeeding” that they were going to do, and they […]
Shopping for nursing clothes can be difficult, especially if you want something both stylish and affordable (is that too much to ask?!) Some women forgo nursing clothes altogether (they’re certainly not necessary) but some enjoy the added comfort of nursing clothing for breastfeeding in public. Personally I liked wearing nursing clothing in the early months, […]
An expectant mother wrote to me with this question:
When I was talking to my mom last night, she asked me if anyone (namely my midwife) had suggested that I ‘toughen my nipples’ in preparation for breastfeeding. This is my first baby, so I’ve been reading all sorts of books and articles–mostly about pregnancy and labor, […]
Q: I plan to adopt a baby and have read about using the drug domperidone to induce lactation. There’s a lot of conflicting information on the web though, and I even read that the FDA has warned against breastfeeding mothers using the drug. What can you tell me about that warning?
A: Domperidone is an anti-nausea […]
My friend Sandy pointed me to this professional video put together by UNICEF Maharashtra on the recommendation by UNICEF, WHO and WABA that breastfeeding be initiated within the first half hour after birth. The video demonstrates how a newborn baby, when placed on the mother’s chest, will use a breast crawl to self-initiate breastfeeding within […]
Stay tuned below for contributions from several breastfeeding bloggers on today’s theme: “What I didn’t expect when I was expecting.” Feel free to leave your own comment about what you didn’t expect about breastfeeding — good or bad!
When I was pregnant, I did a lot of reading about breastfeeding. I made a commitment to breastfeed […]
When I ran the poll about nursing pillow brands, Selena suggested another poll about sling brands. After reading all about the benefits of babywearing over at Mocha Milk, I’m even more happy to oblige!
I realize that different slings/pouches/carriers might work better for different ages of babies and toddlers so please do leave a comment […]
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Written by Angela White [email] for b5media.
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