Savvy Parenting : Feeding the Littlest Ones: Seven Breastfeeding Tips The Savvy Source for Parents. Basic Supplies for Breastfeeding | Metropolitan Mama. You’re pregnant with your first baby and you have no idea what breastfeeding will be like. Questions float through your mind at midnight as you try to get comfortable enough to fall asleep… Will it hurt? What will it feel like? Will my baby nurse right away? What if I don’t know what to do? How will I position the baby? The good news is that it IS perfectly natural. The “bad news” is that it might hurt , it might take some getting used to, and sometimes you’ll feel like throwing in the towel and calling it quits. But don’t give up. As you get ready for your baby to make his or her debut, I recommend having the following items on hand for the first days and weeks postpartum: Nursing Bras: I’ve heard that you should shop for nursing bras in your third trimester because your size probably won’t change significantly after that.
Nursing Pads: My favorite are the Lansinoh Ultra Soft Nursing Pads , but any brand should be just fine. Lansinoh Lanolin : Yes, you want a tube of this. 3 Insightful Books for Healthy Eating During Pregnancy. Email Regardless of the infamous, “I’m eating for two” line, you only need an extra 200 to 300 calories per day to maintain a healthy pregnancy. Hormone levels fluctuate during the 9 months of pregnancy, generating all sorts of interesting cravings, but crazy junk food binges are not the answer. If you’d like to learn more about eating healthily and optimally during your pregnancy and beyond, here are three books to read that will guide your eating habits and choices during this joyful, miraculous stage of creating a new life!
FOR VEGETARIANS:Your Vegetarian Pregnancy by D.O., M.B.A. Holly Roberts This book is conveniently divided into chapters that are based on each month of your pregnancy and the early postpartum phase. It discusses both yours and your growing baby’s nutritional needs, how your body changes during pregnancy, and preparation for labor and delivery. There are several magazine style Q&A’s throughout the book, which allows for easy skimming (it is 400 pages).
Good foods to eat during breastfeeding. When you are breastfeeding it's not a good time to diet and try to loose your baby weight, you can save that for later and belive me you will have more energy for dieting later... just leave it and who cares... you just had a baby for gods sake, why is there pressure to look great right away! But seriously, it's still so important to eat well for your baby. I thought it might be a good idea to make a list of things that are good to eat while breastfeeding. I found this terrific list of great foods for breastfeeding mothers that is pretty uncomplicated and simple. It's from a really great book called: FEEDING THE WHOLE FAMILY Recipes for Babies, Young Children, and Their Parents by Cynthia Lair - to buy it click here WHOLE GRAINS Quinoa, Millet, Sweet Brown Rice LEGUMES chickpeas, pinto and navy beans, lentils, split peas, fermented soy foods VEGETABLES anything dark green or orange FRUITS oranges, lemons, berries, grapes, grapefruit, apricots, peaches, melons.
St. Luke's Boise Medical Center. Breastfeeding Resources The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends breast milk as the best possible food for your baby during the first year of life, and studies continue to find strong links between breastfeeding and infant health. Beyond the health benefits, many breastfeeding moms say the bonding they experience with their child is the single greatest benefit. Your caregivers at St.
Luke's understand that some women may not be able to breastfeed, or may choose not to breastfeed, for a variety of reasons. But we encourage you to try breastfeeding with an open mind to give your baby a strong start in life. We want you to succeed. We offer certified lactation specialists, classes, and support groups to help answer your questions, encourage you through any stumbling blocks, and give you and your baby the best experience. Call our Certified Lactation Specialists for assistance. Call our New Parent Line. Boise and Meridian: (208) 706-5770 Magic Valley: (208) 814-3649 McCall: (208) 630-2270. St. Luke's Health System. Breastfeeding: Plan for Success This single class offers breastfeeding information and support to assist expectant parents.
Topics include physical and emotional preparation, getting started, common problems and solutions, family adjustments, nutrition, and group questions and answers. Additional Information: Bring spouse, partner, or other support person. Please bring an infant-sized doll or stuffed animal. Registration: Registration is required. Cost: $10.00 Boise Location St. Time: 6:30 - 9:00pm Dates: 2014 Tue. Eagle Location St. Days/Dates: 2014 Mon., February 24 Mon., June 30 Mon., September 29 Mon., December 8 Meridian Location : St. 2014 Wed., January 8 Tue., January 21 Wed., February 5 Tue., February 18 Wed., March 5 Tue., March 18 Wed., April 9 Tue., April 22 Wed., May 7 Tue., May 20 Wed., June 4 Tue., June 17 Wed., July 9 Tue., July 22 Wed., August 6 Tue., August 19 Wed., September 3 Tue., September 16 Wed., October 8 Tue., October 21 Tue., November 4 Wed., December 3.
More Ways to Increase Your Milk Supply | Breastfeeding | Babies Online The Blog. My five-month-old daughter is a sporadic eater. Some days, she wants to eat every hour, for an hour at a time, and I can’t make enough milk to keep her satisfied. Other days, she’s on a nice every three or four hour schedule. On those days, I keep walking into stuff with my boobs because I forget how big they’ve gotten, engorged with milk. (I was a small B-cup before pregnancy, and I really sympathize with large-chested women now!) I didn’t have much luck with a breast pump . I purchased a decent, mid-priced, multi-speed electric.
It doesn’t work for me, but since I work at home, I couldn’t justify spending more to get a better pump for the handful of times I might use it. However, if I could pump, my supply would probably be more steady. Here are my best tips for increasing your milk production. . . . – I notice my supply drop slightly if I don’t stay hydrated. . – This herbal supplement has been used for thousands of years to help nursing mothers produce more milk. . Read More Test. Coping with round the clock nursing | Pregnancy & Baby Blog.