When you’re storing breast milk, you always want to start with clean hands! Wash yours in hot soapy dishwashing liquid and then dry with a clean kitchen cloth or bath-towel so that you don’t have paper towel residue on your hands. With my hands clean, I try to take the freshly pumped breastmilk and pour [...]
Breastfeeding
Newborn Breastfeeding Schedule
Breastfeeding your baby is exhausting and overwhelming at the beginning, no matter how good your baby is! Although at first all newborns should be fed on-demand according to the AAP, once your baby is one month old you can start to develop a sense of when your baby needs to eat and sleep and the [...]
Breastfeeding and Sleeping Schedules for Babies 2 to 4 Months Old
Once breastfeeding is established and you’re hopefully seeing some feeding and sleeping patterns with your newborn, you can begin to think about adopting a feeding schedule. This is, of course, if you’ve decided that breastfeeding on demand is not for you. (Many moms prefer to breastfeed on demand, but I did not do this). Babies [...]
Breastfed Baby Schedule: 4-6 Months
As your baby starts to get older, you hopefully will see eating and sleeping patterns developing that make it easier for you to follow a feeding and sleeping routine. Getting into a Baby Sleep Routine In this video, I set forth a schedule for a breastfeeding baby that is between 4-6 months of age. This [...]
Nursing Your Baby: Dealing with a Baby Distracted While Nursing
As soon as you get the hang of nursing your baby, you will find that your baby will grow and evolve and throw other little hurdles into your path! Along with starting to grow teeth and bite, you baby will become increasingly aware of this big interesting world around her, and when she nurses, she [...]
Breastfeeding Help – Sore Nipples When Breastfeeding
It’s very common to develop sore nipples when breastfeeding has just begun. I had this with all five of my babies! Cracked nipples are also common, as are fissures. Hang in there! Most often you can nurse through these sore nipples and get to a place where you are comfortable – and not in pain! [...]
Breastfeeding Leaking Issues
This is something not everyone tells you before you have a baby: if you’re breastfeeding, breast milk will be everywhere. You’re going to be leaking around the clock, including when you’re nursing, which means you definitely need a nice supply of nursing pads. Breastfeeding Products From disposable nursing pads to reusable breast pads, find out [...]
Importance of Dental Hygiene for Mom
Most of us are NOT conscientious about our own dental care while pregnant. When you’re getting ready for a new baby, the last thing you’re thinking about is scheduling your own dentist’s appointments! But it’s actually incredibly important to take care of your teeth, when you’re pregnant and also when you’re nursing or caring for [...]
Storing Breast Milk
When storing breast milk, most moms get wedded to a certain type of breast milk storage bag or container. I’ve tried a lot of different things, so in this video, I walk through some options to help you make an informed choice here. Choosing a Breast Milk Storage Container When storing breast milk, you can [...]
Breastfeeding New Moms – Hydration and Breastfeeding
For breastfeeding new moms, hydration is key. You need to drink, drink, drink and constantly replenish all the liquid and nutrients that your baby is taking out of your system. You’ll probably become aware of this naturally by being really thirsty as soon as you begin to breastfeed your baby. Drinking Milk While Breastfeeding vs. [...]
