Motherhood is hard. Especially since so many of us mothers have unrealistic expectations of ourselves. Such as having a spotless home, cooking from scratch for every meal, having perfectly behaved children, blah blah blah. Even without those expectations, it's hard. We have these tiny people who look up to us for everything, who we have a responsibility to raise. Why don't we give ourselves a break? Give ourselves some realistic expectations - and some realistic breastfeeding expectations? That seems fair. Breastfeeding can be hard. Some of us are blessed to be able to nurse with minimal trouble, while others have to really invest … [Read more...]
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Melissa Mendez is the blogger behind Cloth Diapering Again, her blog about cloth diapering, parenting, and going green. She is married to an amazing man, with whom she has three children.
6 Tips on How to Increase Breast Milk Without Supplementing
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Have you ever wondered how to increase breast milk without supplementing? There are several things that you can do to increase your breast milk. The most important thing to remember is that most of the time supply equals demand. 1. Nurse more frequently Putting your baby to breast more often signals your body to make more milk. Feed your child on demand and let them nurse even if they seem like they're only doing it for comfort. Don't cut out any feedings (obviously). 2. Pump after feeding If you're able to, try pumping for a few minutes after baby is done feeding. Don't force your baby to stop feeding; let them signal when they're … [Read more...]
About Breastfeeding: Getting Started
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There really isn't much about breastfeeding that you need to know to get started. Here are the basics to get you going: About Colostrum Colostrum is your first milk and the perfect first food for your newborn. It has all the nutrients and antibodies that your baby needs to get a good, healthy start in life. You might notice that it is a pale golden yellow and rather thick. Your body does not make a lot of colostrum at a time. Your newborn's tiny stomach can't handle large amounts all at the same time, so you might be nursing frequently. This will also help establish your milk supply when your regular milk comes in. Proper Latch Getting … [Read more...]
