Preparing to Breastfeed
47574
Home & Family > Parenting
Oct 11, 2007
adrien
Preparing to Breastfeed
So, you've decided to breastfeed - wonderful! We're here to help you get prepared, and to supply you with resources for help if you need it. Breastfeeding is such a natural thing; you would think that mother and baby should just instinctively know how to do it. While there is truth to that statement, there are a number of reasons why breastfeeding might get off to a rough start. Mom might have flat or inverted nipples, be tired and sore from a difficult birth or recovering from a c-section, or be unaware of how to watch for a good latch. Baby might be groggy from medications given during labor or have difficulty learning to latch on properly if (s)he received a pacifier or a bottle in the hospital. Your best bet for breastfeeding success is to arm yourself with knowledge beforehand, to have a few necessary supplies on hand, and to be aware of the resources that are available for help if you need them. Breastfeeding Books There are lots of books available on breastfeeding; some provide better information than others. Current research supports feeding one cue (whenever the baby is hungry) as the best approach, so be wary of any book that encourages you to feed your baby on a predetermined schedule. Some good books to start with are The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding by La Leche League International, The Breastfeeding Book by William and Martha Sears, and The Nursing Mother's Companion by Kathleen Huggins. If you plan to return to work after the birth of your baby, Nursing Mother, Working Mother by Gale Pryor would be a valuable addition to your library. Motherwear's Essential Breastfeeding Guide also an excellent resource that can be downloaded and printed for free. Breastfeeding Supplies Very little is needed in the way of supplies to breastfeed successfully - as a mother you're already possess the most important "equipment"! But there are few things that are good to have on hand to make the process go more smoothly. The first is 3-4 good nursing bras. Motherwear offers the most extensive selection of high-quality and stylish nursing bras available in sizes 32A to 50J. Be sure to choose carefully to ensure a proper fit. In the early weeks, you will probably want to use breast pads as well to help with any milk leakage. You may also want to have some Lansinoh Cream or other nipple cream on hand in case you have any problems with soreness. In addition, there are nice breastfeeding support kits available that would make a nice gift for any nursing mother. If you're going to be returning to work and will be unable to nurse your baby there, you will need to purchase a good breast pump and storage containers. You will also need to get a few bottles. Special cleaning brushes and/or racks for the dishwasher can be helpful as well. Breastfeeding Resources While most mothers anticipate that breasfeeding will go smoothly right from the start, it is a good idea to be aware of resources for help should you need them. La Leche League International offers excellent mother-to-mother support by phone, local meetings, and sometimes even in-home visits. Experienced breastfeeding mothers are available to answer questions about common problems as well as just lend a sympathetic ear. If you find yourself with a more serious problem or medical condition, you should have the name of a good board certified lactation consultant to call. It is always better to seek out help early on than to let the problem compound over time, making it more difficult to solve.
Adrien Brody is a business writer specializing in health and beauty products and has written authoritative articles on the industry. To learn more about breast enhancement, make sure you visit http://curvesenhancement.com
send email to adrien
Write a Review
Add to My Favorite
Refer it to Friend
Report Article
Other links owned by this user
Keyword density and placement are important parts of optimizing your articles for search engines. Search engine spiders scan a page in a way that makes it important to place your keywords where they will be detected and recognized as a keyword, so that yo
Category:
From the Stone Age until just a few generations ago, human infants' only sustenance was mother's milk, but modern infant formula seems to be an adequate substitute. After all, infant mortality in Western societies is at historic lows and growth patterns a
Category:
Most women are familiar with mammography as our gold standard for breast cancer screening. However, there are additional tools available that women can add to their arsenal.
Category:
As you may already know, laser breast surgery is designed to provide strong internal support to lift the breasts, and to maintain a firm and appealing position. The procedure may be used for breast reduction, breast lift, or breast augmentation.
Category:
Modern-day breast augmentation began in 1963 with the introduction of a silicone gel-filled implant manufactured by the Dow Corning company and modified in many ways over the ensuing years. Prior to 1963, breast augmentation was done using ivalon, polyvin
Category:
We hear it all the time... lose weight for your health. Few people however, realize the extent to which a healthy body weight is critical to their physical and mental well-being and ultimately, their life expectancy. Just how does obesity lead to disease
Category:
From special mammography considerations, to breastfeeding issues, to implant leakage, you need to be aware of breast implant side effects. If you know what's happening, you'll know what to do.
Category:
I am often asked if breast augmentation limits athletic ability. Does the placement of implants somehow weaken an athlete? Will their weight cause instability? Does placement under the pectoralis major muscle cause loss of muscle function?
Category:
Plastic surgery is one of the oldest forms of surgery. As far back as ancient Egypt at the time of the Pharaohs, the first plastic surgery procedures to rebuild the nose were being developed. At that time amputation of the nose was a type of punishment fo
Category:
Actually, quite a bit. But do you know why plastic surgery is called plastic? While most people think that it's because plastic materials (like silicone) are used in plastic surgery, the term was in use long before implants made of plastic were developed.
Category:
For most of us, it's self-evident that our physical appearance affects our lives. Looking good, after all, often means feeling good as well. State-of-the-art cosmetic surgery can restore a natural self-confident, radiant image.
Category:
Is your baby approaching his or her first birthday and you're considering weaning?
Category:
Cosmetic surgery is now so common, it's almost commonplace. Cosmetic surgical procedures are used to correct everything from disfigurements that are the result of an accident to physical features that are perceived to be less than perfect. In some cases,
Category:
Are you an applicant applying to business school from a traditional information technology (IT) background? If so, you probably already know that you face special challenges.
Category:
The biggest well known secret in generating wealth in the internet based business or e-commerce is Traffic. Everybody knows it; every site wants it and every site needs it. The point of websites is to be visited and viewed.
Category:
So, you've decided to breastfeed - wonderful! We're here to help you get prepared, and to supply you with resources for help if you need it. Breastfeeding is such a natural thing; you would think that mother and baby should just instinctively know how to
Category:
All of my patients discuss these decisions with me prior to their breast augmentation surgery.
Category:
Adsense is considered as one of the most powerful tool in a website publisher's arsenal. It enables a person to monetize their sites easily. If used properly, it can generate a very large and healthy income for them.
Category:
If asked, what part of your body do you like the least, most women would respond with their breasts. Natural, full, large breasts are not common among women. Many women seek breast enhancement and most will resort to surgery to fulfill the need for larger
Category:
Breast augmentation is one of the most common procedures performed by plastic surgeons. Women choose to have breast augmentation for many reasons. A common goal in breast augmentation is the enhancement of one's self image.
Category:
Other links at Home & Family > Parenting
While trampolines are fantastic tools for getting your kids - or yourself - outdoors and active, often parents and potential trampoline users forget to consider the serious health and safety concerns that go along with trampoline use.
Category:
Selecting baby names can be a pleasant activity unless you make it a stressful task. Think of your health first and then think of your baby's name.
Category:
There are some wonderful things about being a stay at home mom. Sick days aren't exactly one of them.
Category:
What is the importance of an early childhood success program? What is a good success program for kids? When should my child start a success program? Can't I just wait and let my child make up his or her mind?
Category:
People read about the wonderful benefits for children of the omega 3 fatty acids found in fish oil, but there never seems to be any guidelines on when to start.
Category:
Site Sponsor
Directory Statistics
Articles: 68285
Categories: 501
Yahoo Entertainment
