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Bfing Advice
One of my dh's family member is thinking of bf with her 2nd child and emailed me asking me to inform her of stuff. I'm running through my list in my head, but was wondering what you could all contribute to my advice list !!
TIA !
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Re: Bfing Advice
Stuff, like physical stuff? or stuff in general
Physical items-
My Brest Friend (tell her to skip the Boppy, IMHO)
Medela nursing pads (nothing else worked for me)
numbers for LC's and support groups
numbers to other nursing supportive people
way to delete numbers of non-nursing-supportive people
Stuff in General-
acknowledge that its not easy or seemingly natural at first
surround yourself with support people
ask for help
make DH help out as well (with latching, emotional support, everything)
I'm sure I've got a ton more!
nurse on demand
call an LC if latch is bad or milk is low or not coming in well
drink a glass of water with every feeding
get good bras
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Expect to go to an LC, more than once if necessary. It's SO worth it. If you don't like the first one you see, try another.
It may not be easy at first (or even until week 10 in my case), but then it is, and it's awesome - and you're so glad you stuck with it!
Look for BFing support groups in your area. Many are free.
Don't worry that you aren't doing it "right". Yes, a good latch is really important, but sometimes you just have to do the best you and the baby can. Keep trying! It's hard to figure out and books can only show you so much. Again, this is where the LC is so valuable.
My list so far is :
- Nurse on Demand in the first few months ( especially during growth spurts )
- If you are away from the baby or the baby sleeps too long make sure you either express or pump so you don't get a clogged duct/mastitis
- Make sure you track which sides the baby nurses on and when in the first few weeks until you get the hang of it
- Have lansinah cream, nursing pads, breast pump, tank tops to sleep in, good nursing bras, cloth diapers for burp cloths, hooter hider
- Watch for your eating = causing gas
- Make sure you enjoy the special time you have !!
-keep lots of easy, healthy foods available in the fridge so you don't forget to eat (hard-boiled eggs, string cheese, pre-cut veggies and fruit)
-try a couple different nursing pillows to see which you prefer
-a good breast pump can buy you a few hours of freedom
If her first child is still at home with her, I'd recommend having a few new activities to keep #1 busy and entertained. BF can sometimes be challenging when the older child also wants attention. I have to get comfy on the floor so I can read or play with Simonah while nursing Maleah. I also use nursing time as music time for Simonah.
Definitely make time to eat, drink, and rest like pps said.
Rozee , having new/special toys just for when she is nursing ?
TIA !
That's how they started out for us, but as Simonah got used to having Maleah around I just left the toys/activities out. It just helps to have any activity that will keep the older child busy so nursing isn't interrupted by him/her wanting to play with mommy or the baby. HTH!