These rubber and silicone subs come in a variety of contours all claiming to imitate the natural action and shape of mother’s breast. None do! Orthodontic- type nipples insert farther back into baby’s mouth, allowing a more natural milking action of the tongue, but inconveniently require a “which way to turn the nipple” decision. Be […]
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Footstools
You can also buy a nursing stool that is slanted at just the right angle to prop up your feet, raise your lap, and make you lower back more comfortable while you are breastfeeding your baby. You might decide this is a helpful addition to your nursing nook and a way to pamper yourself while […]
Nipple Creams & Ointments
Most sore nipples are the result of poor latch-on or inefficient sucking, and the only way to cure the sore nipples is to fix what the baby is doing at the breast. But while you are working on the breastfeeding problem, you might want to use something on your nipples to help them heal. You […]
Nipple Shields
A nipple shield is made of thin, flexible silicone and is used to cover a mother’s nipple and areola while the baby is nursing. The baby sucks on the nipple shield rather than directly on the breast. A nipple shield can be used to protect a sore nipple during feedings. A nipple shield may also […]
Breastfeeding in Public for the First Time
Breastfeeding Wherever You Go There’s no need to stay at home just because you’re breastfeeding. Mothers nurse their babies anywhere and everywhere, and you can learn to do this, too. A mom should feel free to feed her baby whenever and wherever without restrictions, so I don’t mean the following suggestions to be misconstrued as […]
Babies with Jaundice
Babies with Jaundice Around 60% of newborns develop jaundice within a few days after birth. Jaundice tends to be more common in breastfed babies and to last a bit longer. In most cases, it’s harmless, but jaundice phobia on the part of parents and healthcare providers often creates obstacles to successful breastfeeding. Here’s some background […]
Babies with Hypoglycemia
If you’ve been told that your newborn baby has hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) or is at risk of developing this condition, you should also know that there are ways that breastfeeding can help the situation. Low blood sugar occurs when the body’s demand for glucose (a simple sugar) is greater than its supply. Infants get […]
Working and Breastfeeding
Working and Breastfeeding is Nothing New Women have always worked and breastfed. The pioneer mother on the prairie had lots to do besides nurse her babies, and even modern mothers who are at home during the day struggle with the work of running busy households while responding to the needs of their infants. Combining working and […]
Getting Enough Milk? How to Tell
I’m worried my baby isn’t getting enough milk. How can I know for sure? Rather than worrying and wondering about whether your breastfed baby is getting enough milk, check the following signs: NUMBER OF WET DIAPERS • A baby who is getting enough milk will have 4 to 6 wet diapers a day by the […]
Increasing Milk Supply
Increasing Milk Supply with Help From Baby Remember the three B’s of breastfeeding: the breast, the baby, and the brain. For increasing milk supply, the breast needs more stimulation from the baby and making that happen will require some adjustments in your brain. To increase your milk supply, you have to make breastfeeding a priority. […]
Hand Expressing Your Milk
The Low-Tech Approach: Hand Expression Expressing milk by hand works very well for some women. It’s a handy skill to have when: • You are caught somewhere with full breasts and you don’t have your baby or a breastpump, you’ll be able to relieve breast fullness and avoid problems with engorgement. • You do not […]
Clipping Tongue Ties and Lip Ties
Can Tongue Ties and Lip Ties Interfere with Nursing? Q: My mother thinks that our newborn has tongue-tie. Could this interfere with nursing? Tongue Ties A: Tongue-tie means that the membrane (the frenulum) that attaches the tongue to the floor of the mouth is shorter than usual. Some babies with tongue-tie breastfeed perfectly well; others […]