Breastfeeding after a Cesarean Section
There is no reason to think that you will have problems breastfeeding after a cesarean section. While you and your baby may feel the after effects of the drugs adminstered during the proceedure these feelings will soon pass. You may find that your milk does not come in right away but be patient for as soon as the medication leaves your system your... [Read more...]
Five item breastfeeding checklist
There are several items that can make your first breastfeeding experience much better. Nursing bra – The eight month of your pregnancy is a good time to pick up three or more nursing bras. If yu can have a profesional fitting for your measurments have changed since your pregnancy began and these bras fit differently than the ones you have been... [Read more...]
What are inverted nipples?
Nipples that do not protrude or poke out from the breast are called inverted nipples. During the hormonal influences of pregnancy the inversion can become more pronounced as your change and grow. Although inverted nipples are not a common occurance you are still able to breastfeed your child, but it may be more challenging to learn the best way to... [Read more...]
Nipple Preparation during Pregnancy
You may have heard it said that during your pregnance you need to prepare your nipples for breastfeeding. Some of the suggestions you may get are to rub your nipples with a towel or to continually try to express milk before your child is even born. Recent studies have shown that the body will prepare your nipples for breastfeeding and there is little... [Read more...]
Are there toxins in breast milk?
Because breast milk comes from your body it is composed from what can be found in your body. Despite any efforts you may find toxins in breast milk. This is not due to any negligence on your part, simply the fact that undesirable componants are found everywhere in life, water, air, food, formula, breast milk etc. With healthy eating and informed... [Read more...]
What is in Breastmilk?
Breastmilk contains everything that the growning body of your baby needs. But what exactly are you giving your baby? Breastmilk is a living substance, similar in concept to blood, in that it changes based on the needs of your child and the environment that you experience. For example it has been discovered that mothers of prematurely born babies produce... [Read more...]
Breastmilk Trivia
So what is this milk that your body is producing? Your child seems to love it but really, what is it like? Here’s a little breastmilk trivia to help you get a better understanding of this seemingly magical fluid your body is making. What does breastmilk look like? – In the first few days after your child is born your breastmilk will... [Read more...]
What happens during lactation?
You’ve seen it and mostlike likely experienced it several times already. You draw your child near your breast, they begin to nurse and take in your milk stopping when their stomach is full. But what happens behind the scenes? What happens during lactation? First off milk production depends on the sucking action of your child. This stimulated... [Read more...]
What if my breasts are small?
Don’t worry of your feel your breasts are small, as size of your breasts is not an indication of how much milk your breasts will produce. What matters more than the size of your breasts is the increase in the size of your breasts during pregnancy. If you end up one to two bra sizes larger at the end of your pregnancy versus the start then you... [Read more...]
Truth behind a few Breastfeeding Myths
There are a few myths that every new mother confronts as they decide whether or not to breastfeed. Breastfeeding Myth #1 – Will you make enough milk? – Most certainly. According to the World Health Organization over 97% of all women are able to produce a sufficient milk supply for thier child without any other help. In the first days after... [Read more...]
