Breastfeeding...i struggled the first time around but this time I'm DETERMINED to be successful.. Im pumping and…

ok thank you @wiccanmommy 😄

oatmeal is probably the biggest one people go too. but here are others. @ji would freeze 2 oz bags and try to do within 24 hrs. I wouldn't mix days worth together but throughout the day is fine.

that's what I did in the hospital and it felt really good she latched awesome, sadly I can't do this throughout the day because I have a 2 year old I have to jump up and tend to alot @kiwi314 but I do lay back throughout the night and pump after she eats and is asleep. I do only hey about an ounce at a time by morning I have about 5 ounces then I freeze it. not sure if I can pump a few days at a time and store all that milk together? @kiwi314

Know that as long as they're having regular nappies and gaining the weight they are supposed to you are doing fine. 🙂

They are starting to figure out that babies might have been designed to be stomach feeders. Try laying back at a 45 degree angle and putting baby on your chest to see if it helps. It might come more naturally to both of you. In this position, babies can maneuver more where they need to be.

what type of foods help produce more milk? @wiccanmommy

it's hard to get a good latch because her mouth is so small :/ but I try to get as much as my nipple in her mouth as I can@kiwi314

Just took these notes myself on breastfeeding: Starting out bringing their nose to your nipple insures they get a good latch. Their head should be in neutral postion, no chin touching their chest. You should see more of nipple at upper lip than bottom. Afterwards your nipple should look round. If lipstick shaped your baby was too high. If flat your baby wasnt latched correctly either.

power pumping definitely helps. drinking water to stay hydrated is a must, but no you'll still have a threshold on how much you make with just drinking water.. essentially if your not hydrated your supply suffers but drinking copious amounts won't make more. the best way I've found is power pumping and putting baby to breast on demand. you can try lactation friendly foods too.

charging my phone and I'll BRB to take notes 💗