Simple Ways to Increase Your Milk Supply

Simple Ways to Increase Your Milk Supply

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So you’ve made the decision to breastfeed- great! The first few days are going somewhat okay. Not great, but not terrible. You’re encouraged to keep going. And then it seems like it’s not enough. Maybe you’re constantly nursing your newborn, or maybe you’re concerned about their weight. Dear mom, before you panic, let’s talk about how a lactation consultant can help you with simple ways to increase your milk supply. And with our thanks to Amwell for sponsoring this conversation, we bring you more breastfeeding success advice and tips. Almost all mothers who breast feed go through a period of questioning whether or not their supply of milk is adequate. Some mothers simply aren’t able to produce enough milk to meet the needs of her…

Breastfeeding Success Tips for the First Six Weeks

Breastfeeding Success Tips for the First Six Weeks

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Breastfeeding is tough. Though this is not universal, for some women it can be incredibly tough. But, if it’s not meant to work out- don’t stress yourself out. Don’t beat yourself up for it, either. Because breastfeeding is tough. If you’re thinking of breastfeeding, I want to share breastfeeding success tips for the first six weeks – with thanks to Amwell for sponsoring this conversation. I’ve already shared breastfeeding success tips for the first few days because those are also incredibly important. I made the decision to breastfeed Squeaker while I was still pregnant. And I had set an initial goal of 6 months. However, the first 24 hours after she was born? I was about ready to quit. I sat in my hospital bed…

8 Tips for Breastfeeding in Public and Why You Shouldn’t Be Afraid to Do So

8 Tips for Breastfeeding in Public and Why You Shouldn’t Be Afraid to Do So

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If you are planning to breastfeed your baby, I have another set of breastfeeding tips and advice to share with you. Even if you plan on staying at home with your baby, or if you’re just withing your maternity leave; chances are likely that you’ll have to leave the house. Now, while I do the comforts of home; I didn’t let that stop me from breastfeeding in public. Why should I have to wait when we were abiding by a breastfeed on demand schedule? If you’re a new mom who is nursing your baby you may be nervous about doing so in public. Or perhaps you are disturbed by media reports of women who are harassed for breastfeeding in public and are considering pumping your…

A Breastfeeding Mom’s Guide Choosing and Using a Breast Pump

A Breastfeeding Mom’s Guide Choosing and Using a Breast Pump

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As a breastfeeding mom, there may be times that you find it necessary to use a breast pump. For example, if you’ve had a premature baby that needs to stay in the NICU for an extended period of time. Or maybe you’re going back to work and want to continue breastfeeding. Or, perhaps your husband or partner would like to be involved with feeding the baby. Whatever the case may be, if you happen to find yourself in the market for a breast pump, be sure to continue reading. I’m sharing my tips on motherhood for choosing and using a breast pump. With both Sweet B and V, a breast pump was necessary for me. V was in the NICU for three months and only…

6 Tips for How to Succeed at Breastfeeding in the First Few Days

6 Tips for How to Succeed at Breastfeeding in the First Few Days

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First, let me say this: this post is not meant to start a war about whether or not breast is best. That’s your own personal decision so I’m not trying to badger you into breastfeeding just because it worked for me. If formula works for you- go for it! I’ll have a few of these posts about breastfeeding tips so let’s start with tips on motherhood for breastfeeding success in the early days when you feel like quitting. Because believe me, those first few days can be rough. And with Squeaker, I was just about ready to quit after two days in. We ended up surpassing our initial 6 month and even 1 year goal. We made it through a bout of mastitis and well,…