Top 10 Things to Do while Breastfeeding
1. Admire your baby. Talk and sing to your baby. Look your baby in the eyes. Of course interacting with your child is number 1!
2. Lie down in bed. If you have not yet mastered the side-lying position, I highly recommend that you do so ASAP! This is one of the best ways for a mother to get some rest. (Of course, make sure that the bed conditions are safe for the baby in case you both happen to fall asleep while nursing–a beautiful thing!)
3. Drink water and eat a healthful snack. It’s a good idea to keep water handy and have easy snacks ready to grab on your way to the rocking chair or glider. Try carrot sticks, an apple or a banana.
4. Watch television. As long as your baby is not distracted by the noise, this can be a nice way for you to enjoy some down time.
5. Read a book.
6. Read a book to your older child(ren). Make an effort to include your other children in that special snuggle time on the couch.
7. Play a game with your older child(ren). Some mothers find it helpful to use a sling to nurse, freeing up both hands for a game of Candy Land or Chutes and Ladders. If you don’t have older children, a sling can help free up your hands for housecleaning (who am I kidding though–I am more likely to use the time to rest, eat, watch television or do all three at once!)
8. Talk on the telephone. Once you’ve mastered breastfeeding, those nursing sessions are a great time to catch up on some adult conversation!
9. Appreciate the quiet. Appreciate this special time with your child, no matter how crazy the rest of your day has been.
10. Congratulate yourself on the great job you are doing as a mother. As corny as it sounds, you should be proud of your accomplishment in nursing your child!
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3 opinions for Top 10 Things to Do while Breastfeeding
Jen
Jan 14, 2007 at 7:06 am
You forgot my absolute favorite thing to do while nursing: use my computer! I’d say that I am on my laptop during 90% of my daughter’s nursing sessions. It gives me a chance to stay connected to friends through blogs and email, keep my web site up to date, and keep up with the news.
To make this work, I use the sidelying nursing position, or sometimes I sit in our glider with a table next to me. I’ve become adept at typing with one hand, either one, and I can often maneuver both hands out for real typing once she’s happily latched on.
The other advantage is that the laptop can be used in the dark, so I can happily compute while Kayli is nursing herself to sleep at night. It is a great way for me to unwind and relax!
Angela
Jan 14, 2007 at 8:27 am
I am right there with you - I often use my computer while I nurse! Stay tuned for tomorrow’s list of 10 more things to do while breastfeeding!
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