Why Try to Increase Breast Milk Supply? Many nursing moms feel the need to boost their milk supply from time to time during their breastfeeding years. There can be all sorts of reasons for this: nighttime weaning, growth spurts, and a baby enthusiastic over solids can all have an impact on milk supply. We can easily start to get nervous when it seems we aren't producing enough milk, but in most cases, there are some very simple and natural ways for increasing breast milk supply. Simple and Natural Ways for Increasing Breast Milk Supply This section contains two Amazon affiliate links. Purchasing through these links comes at no cost to you … [Read more...]
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WBW Breastfeeding Victories Photo Contest #7: Share YOUR Breastfeeding Victory
Welcome to Breastfeeding Place's World Breastfeeding Week Photo Contest! World Breastfeeding Week runs from August 1-7 this year, and we want your help to celebrate all families who have gone through the joys and struggles to attain their breastfeeding victories! To celebrate, during World Breastfeeding Week, we will be sharing breastfeeding victories from mamas and daddies and babies all over the world. So, we want you to share your victories and your photos in our Breastfeeding Victories Photo Contest! Each day this week, we will be announcing a new category in our World Breastfeeding Week Photo Contest. To enter, simply use the form to … [Read more...]
WBW Breastfeeding Victories Photo Contest #6: Extended Breastfeeding
Welcome to Breastfeeding Place's World Breastfeeding Week Photo Contest! World Breastfeeding Week runs from August 1-7 this year, and we want your help to celebrate all families who have gone through the joys and struggles to attain their breastfeeding victories! To celebrate, during World Breastfeeding Week, we will be sharing breastfeeding victories from mamas and daddies and babies all over the world. So, we want you to share your victories and your photos in our Breastfeeding Victories Photo Contest! Each day this week, we will be announcing a new category in our World Breastfeeding Week Photo Contest. To enter, simply use the form to … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding Triplets: Beyond the First Year
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If you missed the first part of my journey of breastfeeding triplets, you can read it here: Breastfeeding Triplets: A Battle of Love. There was much rejoicing when the babies turned a year old—but much sadness, too. My babies were getting big (that was really sad). The year had flown by and so much of it was a blur. However, we made it through the first year with three newborns (that was cause for celebration)! And all three babies were still nursing (also cause for celebration)! I could hardly believe that I had breastfed triplets for a year. When I was pregnant, my loftiest goal was to breastfeed two and hopefully have enough … [Read more...]
WBW Breastfeeding Victories Photo Contest #5: Pro-Breastfeeding Daddies
Welcome to Breastfeeding Place's World Breastfeeding Week Photo Contest! World Breastfeeding Week runs from August 1-7 this year, and we want your help to celebrate all families who have gone through the joys and struggles to attain their breastfeeding victories! To celebrate, during World Breastfeeding Week, we will be sharing breastfeeding victories from mamas and daddies and babies all over the world. So, we want you to share your victories and your photos in our Breastfeeding Victories Photo Contest! Each day this week, we will be announcing a new category in our World Breastfeeding Week Photo Contest. To enter, simply use the … [Read more...]
Infant Feeding Problems: Poor Latch
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After my son was born, I was very eager to start breastfeeding. Since it was my first time, I was not aware of the obstacles that many mothers face at the beginning of their breastfeeding journey. For me, among the infant feeding problems I faced, the most stressful was a baby with a poor latch. I received a lot of help from the lactation consultants at the hospital. They showed me different nursing positions to see if a certain one would help. Using a Nipple Shield Regardless of the position I was nursing in, I was in pain. My son's latch would not improve. He was only latching on to the nipple which caused extreme discomfort. This also … [Read more...]
WBW Breastfeeding Victories Photo Contest #4: Breastfeeding Preemies
Welcome to Breastfeeding Place's World Breastfeeding Week Photo Contest! World Breastfeeding Week runs from August 1-7 this year, and we want your help to celebrate all families who have gone through the joys and struggles to attain their breastfeeding victories! To celebrate, during World Breastfeeding Week, we will be sharing breastfeeding victories from mamas and daddies and babies all over the world. So, we want you to share your victories and your photos in our Breastfeeding Victories Photo Contest! Each day this week, we will be announcing a new category in our World Breastfeeding Week Photo Contest. To enter, simply use the form to … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding Techniques for Optimal Success
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Your new baby has arrived and it's time to begin to breastfeed. How can you help ensure a successful breastfeeding relationship? Let me share with you some techniques that will help you to have optimal success. Breastfeeding Technique: Latch The first and most important is the baby's latch. Latching on should not be painful. You may feel some tugging and slight tenderness but if your baby is latched on correctly it should not hurt. Here is one technique to use to properly latch your newborn onto your breast. Hold your baby so his body angles across yours, his hip resting on or near your thigh, with his whole front against your front. … [Read more...]
WBW Breastfeeding Victories Photo Contest #3: Working and Breastfeeding Moms
Welcome to Breastfeeding Place's World Breastfeeding Week Photo Contest! World Breastfeeding Week runs from August 1-7 this year, and we want your help to celebrate all families who have gone through the joys and struggles to attain their breastfeeding victories! To celebrate, during World Breastfeeding Week, we will be sharing breastfeeding victories from mamas and daddies and babies all over the world. So, we want you to share your victories and your photos in our Breastfeeding Victories Photo Contest! Each day this week, we will be announcing a new category in our World Breastfeeding Week Photo Contest. To enter, simply use the … [Read more...]
WBW Breastfeeding Victories Photo Contest #2: Tandem Breastfeeding
Welcome to Breastfeeding Place's World Breastfeeding Week Photo Contest! World Breastfeeding Week runs from August 1-7 this year, and we want your help to celebrate all families who have gone through the joys and struggles to attain their breastfeeding victories! To celebrate, during World Breastfeeding Week, we will be sharing breastfeeding victories from mamas and daddies and babies all over the world. So, we want you to share your victories and your photos in our Breastfeeding Victories Photo Contest! Each day this week, we will be announcing a new category in our World Breastfeeding Week Photo Contest. To enter, simply use the form to … [Read more...]
