What are the drawbacks of bottlefeeding?
When deciding if breastfeeding is the choice for you, consider some of the drawbacks to bottle feeding: Organization and preparation. When planning to feed formula to your newborn enough formula must be on hand at all times and bottles must be prepared. Bottles and nipples need an initial sterilization and a good washing after every use. Bottles and... [Read more...]
Breastfeeding Lactivism vs Facebook
Recently Facebook has been marking profile pictures of women nursing their children as obscene and removing them. Users with such pictures have been warned that should they repost the images they will face expulsion from the site. Several groups have sprung up on Facebook with Hey, Facebook, breastfeeding is not obscene!(Official petition to Facebook)... [Read more...]
What is BBTD?
BBTD is commonly referred to as Baby Bottle Tooth Decay. It is most commonly found in children who are bottle fed or are in the transition period when your child is being weaned. BBTD is indicated by some of the following signs: Decay in two or more of the top front teeth, bottom front teeth are generally not affected Possible decay in other primary... [Read more...]
How long does it take to nurse?
As a new mother who has decide to breastfeed then it’s very likely that you’ve wondered, how long does it take to nurse? The answer depends on you, your baby and a few other things such as: how developed your milk supply has become how quickly your “let-down” happens, immediately or a few minuted into nursing how fast your milk flows how you... [Read more...]
Eating while breastfeeding
Will you eat more when you are breastfeeding, yes! How much more though depends on a few things: Activity Level – the more active you are the more calories you will burn Body type – lean body types tend to have higher metabolisms than other body types Needs of your baby - how often your baby eats and how much the baby consumes will also... [Read more...]
Small Milk Storage Capacity
If you have a small breast milk storage capacity, it is no reason to worry that you may not be able to supply enough nutrition for your child. You will have no trouble providing all the needed nutrition for your child but it will be on a different rhythm than mothers having a larger capacity. One breast or two – Mothers with a smaller breast... [Read more...]
What does it feel like to breastfeed?
Feel You will feel your nipple and breast being tugged into baby’s mouth. Your nipple may be tender, especially during the first 30 seconds of a nursing session. After a minute or two, you may feel mild uterine cramps. After five minutes you may feel: Sleepy Thirsty Hot flashes Cramps After nursing for three to five days, you may feel letdown in your... [Read more...]
What to Wear? – Breastfeeding Fashions
While you can make nearly any clothing work for breastfeeding there are a few special items that can make your life much easier. When during pregnancy your milk comes in and your breasts begin to enlarge you may find the support of a well fitted bra most welcome. At this point you may wish to explore the varieties of nursing bras, trying two or three... [Read more...]
Alternative feeding methods
Situations may arise that require you to use an alternative feeding method for a short time to help build your milk supply. With the goal of exclusively breastfeeding you should practice any of the following methods only under the guidance of your doctor or lactation consultant. These methods should only be used on a temporary basis to correct breastfeeding... [Read more...]
Will Breastfeeding help me bond with my baby?
As breastfeeding is one of the more intimate human experiences it provides the perfect way to bond with your child. One of the speculated reasons that bonding with your baby happens easier while breastfeeding is the release of the hormone Oxytocin while you are nursing. It is believed that oxytocin helps a mother form attachment to her child and... [Read more...]
