'Breastfeeding' Category

Should I offer my baby only one breast or both?

March 22nd, 2007 · Posted in Breastfeeding · 0 Comments

Should I offer my baby only one breast or both? This is also a very individual thing. If one breast satisfies your baby and it usually falls asleep…

How long should single breastfeeding take?

March 22nd, 2007 · Posted in Breastfeeding · 1 Comment

Always keep in mind that breastfeeding is very individual. Each baby takes its own time, especially first few months…

How to know when my baby is really breastfeeding and when only sucking?

March 22nd, 2007 · Posted in Breastfeeding · 0 Comments

The best and simplest way you can see that your baby is really breastfeeding is to watch for swallowing sound and motion. If there is only motion of babies mouth and cheeks baby is only sucking. Continue reading…

How often should I feed my baby?

March 22nd, 2007 · Posted in Breastfeeding · 0 Comments

At first your newborn and you should get to know each other, and get used to each other’s needs. From the first day the best thing you can do is nurse as often as you think your baby wants it. It will probably wary from every hour to every three or four hours. If your baby is under the expected weight nurse it at least every two hours. You’ll see how the baby will progress. In the first few weeks the most important thing…

Why is breastfeeding good for your baby

February 11th, 2007 · Posted in Breastfeeding · 0 Comments

What is a highquality meal, ready for your baby at any time, with all the nutrients in it and 100% safe? Mothers milk ofcourse, here is why…
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The best advices about breastfeeding

February 11th, 2007 · Posted in Breastfeeding · 0 Comments

Mother’s instincts are usually right, but if you feel insecureabout breastfeeding, these advices can help you:
1. Have plenty of sleep, when the baby is sleeping, take a nap.
2. Drink plenty of fluids, light soups, milk, water, and apple juice.
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Storing mother’s milk

February 11th, 2007 · Posted in Breastfeeding · 0 Comments

After you pump the milk it is wise to store it. I used Avent Breast milk containers. They are easy to use with the breast pump, they can be machine washed, boiled in water, or steamed in microwave. You can also deep-freeze them, and the milk can be stored that way for a year. If you keep the milk at 4C, it has to be used in 74 hours.
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The common problems of breastfeeding

February 10th, 2007 · Posted in Breastfeeding · 0 Comments

The most common problem seems to be the extreme fullness of breasts the next day after the delivery. Sometimes it happens even before the delivery.
Mothers feel tired, weak, sleepy, but the milk keeps coming and they have to act fast before it gets any worse.
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What helped me during my first days of breastfeeding

February 10th, 2007 · Posted in Breastfeeding · 0 Comments

What helped me during my first days of breastfeeding. Continue reading to find out more…