When I delivered my first child by C-section, I was determined to breastfeed even though I had been told that it would be difficult. While I was still in recovery from the c-section, my daughter and I made our first foray into the painful world of breastfeeding. Unfortunately, I found it excruciatingly painful. And, because ...
The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that all mothers breastfeed their babies instead of feeding them formula. Partially because of this, and partially because of the increase in health-conscious mothers, an increasing number of women are choosing to breastfeed. Breastfeeding is acknowledged to be much healthier for the babies. However, even if a pregnant woman ...
The benefits of breastfeeding outweigh the benefits of bottle-feeding your infant. What kind of benefits does an infant receive by breast milk that s/he does not get from formula? How long should you continue breastfeeding your infant? These are both common questions posed by new mothers, and I can give you the answers. For one, ...
Many pregnant women plan to breastfeed their babies. Parenting books and magazines are full of information about how breastfeeding is best for your child. There are substantial health benefits to both mother and child and breastfeeding fosters a close bond. Breastfeeding families don’t have to pay for formula nor do they have to worry about ...
Pumping should not hurt, but if it is there are some adjustments that you should make in order to make yourself more comfortable. Here are six common reasons I have personally experienced that have made pumping painful and the ways that I have solved the problem: 1. Incorrect Alignment Make sure your nipples are centered ...
When my twins were born a month early, they were a bit premature to properly latch on when I attempted to breastfeed them. During my hospital stay, we tried syringe feeding, one at a time, multiple positions, but my babies could not pick up on the concept. When almost all hope was gone, my lactation ...
With all the talk about the risks of formula-feeding, many mothers find themselves in a quandary. They’ve been formula-feeding for months, and now wish that they had breastfed – but alas, their milk supply disappeared long ago. Adoptive mothers often face a similar problem. They know that breast is best, but since many of these ...
