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 ...
Many mothers’ end up going back to work or school after the birth of their child and it may seem like continuing to breastfeed could be difficult, but it doesn’t have to be. There are significant advantages to continuing to feed your baby human milk including a stronger immune system and less illness, meaning you ...
By most accounts childbirth is a joyous occasion, something to celebrate and revel in. It is after all a major accomplishment to carry a child for 40 weeks and deliver it unscathed into the world. Once the celebrating and baby showing has died down, the world can once again return to its non pregnant state. ...
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 ...
Planning on breast feeding your child? If so, you want to be sure to get a breast pump that will work for you. There are so many different models on the market that if you don’t research beforehand, you could buy a breast pump that isn’t really what you needed. If you’re already feeling overwhelmed, ...
I am a breastfeeding mother of a six month old baby boy, and have been using a Medela Pump-in-Style breastpump since he was born in February 2009. When I found out that I was going to have to start traveling on day trips for work, and unwilling to give up breastfeeding, I decided to go ...
The First Years Natural Comfort Premium Average price, $140 The First Years is a company that many moms know and trust, but breaking into the breastfeeding market is a new move for them. The price and availability for this product are both quite good but we tend to stick with what we’re sure will work, ...
If you are choosing to breastfeed your baby, you realize the health advantage you are giving your child. If you are going back to work, of if you would just like to have a night out without the baby once in a while, you will be using a breastpump. Keeping breastpump parts clean and sanitized ...
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 ...
Medela makes some of the top-selling breast pumps on the market. If you’re trying to decide if you should go for the Medela Lactina and the Medela Pump in Style Advanced (PISA), read below to see a detailed comparison between the two: Cost PISA – The PISA costs around $250 and $300 depending on which ...
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