What are some breastfeeding must haves that will make breastfeeding easier? I’m going shopping and already plan on buying a boppy pillow. Any creams to help with soreness, foods/drinks to help with supply, etc
Breastfeeding information and tips This is a post I've made to help women who are thinking of breastfeeding, or are breastfeeding and may have some questions about breastfeeding. It is also aimed to help women who may be experiencing problems with breastfeeding and may need to know how to deal with these problems because most breastfeeding problems can be sorted.
Does Breastfeeding help you lose baby weight???
I got my free medela breast pump today ! Does anybody know if using it for nipple stimulation will help !?! I’m not breastfeeding .
#mombassadorchat Happy World Breastfeeding Week! Please share your breastfeeding stories and tips! Hi everyone! @kimberlyyyy_the-preemie-mom here. For today's chat we're going to talk about breastfeeding and pumping in honor of World Breastfeeding Week! Both can seem complicated or stressful, but remember you have lots of support here! With my first son I had things going against us for breastfeeding. I wish I knew back when he was younger that we could have still tried! With my second son I was determined to breastfeed, and even though he was born 11 weeks early I wasn't going to let that stop us from trying to breastfeed! For 7 weeks I pumped every 2 1/2-3 hours on the dot to establish and maintain my milk supply. When your little one is born early they usually need time to master sucking, swallowing, and breathing so I wasn't able to nurse right away. When my son was 33 weeks gestational (so 4 weeks old) we were finally able to latch on, and he did great! By 36 weeks gestational we had successfully started breastfeeding, and today marks 21 months of actual at-breast breastfeeding for us! I am passionate in trying to help moms-to-be and moms with breastfeeding and/or pumping, but I support moms who choose not to or for other reasons cannot breastfeed. Remember, I mentioned I didn't breastfeed my first son. I understand both sides. Breastfeeding isn't always easy, but I believe it's at least worth trying! Please help me celebrate World Breastfeeding Week by sharing your tips, questions, concerns, product recommendations, or anything else breastfeeding and pumping related! If you have a question for @kimberlyyyy_the-preemie-mom, please tag her in the comments below! Or share your advice and feeding stories.
Wait so breastfeeding helps u loose weight ? 😎
Jasmine·
Мама сына (2 года)
For me it was the boppy , nipple cream , and a pump , so dad could help through the night and allow me some sleep
Kaila··
Мама двоих (младенец)
Which nipple cream do you recommend? Someone gave me a tube of the first years brand because she ended up not breastfeeding but it doesn’t really help at all.
Jasmine··
Мама сына (2 года)
i used the Lanolinoh brand ! It worked for me !
Kayyyy·
Lotsssss of water.. water enhancers like Dasani drops are great so you don’t feel like you’re drinking just water all day. A heating pad is great for pain.. like whenever I had sharp pain or soreness I would throw that bad boy over them for like 10 min and feel so much better. & a “breastfeeding/pumping” station next to your bedside.. it literally saved my life to have one of those plastic 3 drawer things from Walmart that rolled. I would move it from room to room. Have everything in it, including snacks, things to keep you entertained, all my pumping supplies, stuff for baby.. i would just restock it once a day and it was all right there handy
Kaila··
Мама двоих (младенец)
Definitely gonna try the heating pad, my nipples are still so sore & hurt 😩
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Steel cut oatmeal
Kayyyy·
And this lil gem is aaaamazing
Mandy·
Buy a cheap manual pump. Honestly it was such a lifesaver so many times!
Bean··
I liked my manual pump better honestly
Kaila··
Мама двоих (младенец)
@okhristich, my insurance said they don’t cover breast pumps. What doctor do I talk to about prescribing me one, my OB or?
Oxana··
Мама дочки-младенца
OB is the doc who would normally prescribe a breast pump. But you only normally need a prescription if your insurance pays for it. Otherwise you can just buy one. Or your hospital may have them available for rent.
MamaMei·
Мама троих детей
I bought earth mama nipple butter from amazon. Amazing organic stuff !! And the lansinoh heat cold therapy pads where amazing for the pain and Engorgement .
I wouldn’t pump until at least 3 weeks so you can establish a good latch . And boobie pads are very needed lol I leak a lot when I get let downs so I have to have them !
I bought the manual pump . It’s amazing .
Kaila··
Мама двоих (младенец)
I was wanting to start pumping to build up a supply for when I go back to work. Should I still wait 3 weeks?
MamaMei··
Мама троих детей
I’d say wait till you establish a good latch . You don’t want to loose that if she prefers the bottle
Joanne·
Мама двоих (младенец)
Fennel tea helps with milk production.. snacks I eat munchkin milkmakers lactation cookies...and almonds. And yes lots of water. They say it’s good to drink while ur feeding..
Apple Babyy·
Мама двоих (1 год, 2 года)
Eat some oatmeal an Take a hot steamy shower . Mine would leaaaak right after lol.