Breastfeeding

ktleahmac

I am planning to breastfeed. What all do I need to get? Bottles? Breast pump suggestions? Storage containers?

specialsn0wflake

If you're into it, check Pinterest. I've found a lot of blogs with great lists there. And, a breast feeding class. Your hospital likely has one. Ask your doctor.

ktleahmac

My hospital is over an hour away so it's hard to get over there for a class. I will check Pinterest and check the search function. Thanks.

Sharon&Paul

I liked these nursing camisoles with my other children: https://www.target.com/p/women-s-nursing-cotton-cami-gilligan-o-malley/-/A-12250744#prodSlot=dlp_medium_1_1&term=gilligan+&+o'malley

edelat11

I second books!!

nursenikki80

Medela offers an online course for $25: https://www.medelabreastfeedingus.com/breastfeeding-university

OliveMom3

Sharon&Paul said:

I liked these nursing camisoles with my other children: https://www.target.com/p/women-s-nursing-cotton-cami-gilligan-o-malley/-/A-12250744#prodSlot=dlp_medium_1_1&term=gilligan+&+o'malley

I HATED this cami. It's tight on the boobs and loose on the torso.

Sharon&Paul

OliveMom3 said:

I liked these nursing camisoles with my other children: https://www.target.com/p/women-s-nursing-cotton-cami-gilligan-o-malley/-/A-12250744#prodSlot=dlp_medium_1_1&term=gilligan+&+o'malley

I HATED this cami. It's tight on the boobs and loose on the torso.

I am a B cup normally, so that may make a difference. I love the loose fitting torso. They have them in the store if you want to try them.

schwabab

@nursenikki80‌ have you completed this course? Or have any feedback on it?

Suesse2009

Sharon&Paul said:

I liked these nursing camisoles with my other children: https://www.target.com/p/women-s-nursing-cotton-cami-gilligan-o-malley/-/A-12250744#prodSlot=dlp_medium_1_1&term=gilligan+&+o'malley

I liked those too. That is what I wear to bed or just hanging around the house.

CivilMommy

I'm all for encouraging more women to BF so, I'll bite.  I've nursed a problem nurser #1, and a successful nurser #2.

Breastfeeding should be an easy and natural thing...shouldn't require lots of gear, but there are definitely times when problems arise and some gear makes life more convenient.

book: breastfeeding made simple

in hospital: ask to see the lactation consultant - even if you think everything is going well...get all info from them that you can and don't hesitate to call or go back in after discharge to see them if you have issues

online:  read and browse on the Kellymom.com site.  all sorts of helpful problem solving articles there.

supplies:

nursing tanks to start - go for a bra a little later b/c your size will fluctuate a lot

soothies/gel pads

absorbant BF pads - tons of options out there

lanolin cream

pump - I like double electric the best - Medela is a popular choice - check with your doc and insurance about how to get something for free too.

bottles - don't overload on these...baby can be picky.  I like to start with 3 bottles from a mid-price point option like Playtex Vent-aire wide and then if you have issues you can try some of the fancier models out there.

nursing pillow - boppy is popular, there are tons though...go to the BFing aisle at BRU and see what fits your body best.

nursing stool - an angles stool to help you keep your knees higher to make it easier to get a good position...useful if you have a long torso or big boobs and might need a hand free to hold a boob while nursing

Also see if there is a LLL in your area...that could be a good resource as well.