Shirts for Breastfeeding Moms Getting dressed in the morning when you’re a nursing mom requires a bit more thought than for most women. Choosing a shirt that provides easy access to your breast so you can quickly comfort a hungry baby often wins out over fashion. Fortunately, today there are tons of shirts for breastfeeding [...]
Tips on Clear Milk Ducts When breastfeeding, it’s not uncommon for a mother to experience a plugged milk duct. You may feel some discomfort in one breast (typically a plugged duct affects only one side, but it could happen in both breasts at the same time) in one area and notice a streaky reddened spot [...]
There are many different options to consider when it comes to a breastfeeding kit. There are some you can buy online and others you can make yourself. Among the many available for purchase, some include teas that enhance milk production, ointment for sore nipples and ice packs to soothe engorgement. You can also find breastfeeding [...]
Breastfeeding should be simple: All you do is put baby to the breast and you’re ready to go, right? Not quite. Nursing can present some challenges. The good news is that most breastfeeding challenges can be overcome with perseverance and the help of a certified lactation consultant or La Leche League leader. One of the [...]
Weaning a breastfed baby Weaning is a developmental milestone that all babies reach according to their own timetables and needs. Whether you want to wean your baby or you’re waiting for your baby to self-wean, it’s best to take a gentle approach. Weaning a breastfed baby should be done gradually. Many moms follow the mantra, [...]
Breastfeeding and yeast infection Breastfeeding and yeast infection (also known as Candida or thrush) is no fun whatsoever. If you’re feeling searing pain while breastfeeding, have itchy or burning nipples, or have cracked nipples that won’t heal, you may have a yeast infection. The soreness many women feel when they first start nursing their newborn [...]
Breastfeeding and Medications There is so much conjecture on the issue of breastfeeding and medications, but the truth is, there are ways to judge whether a medication is safe for a breastfeeding mother. However, if you pick up most medicine bottles, you’ll see on the warnings label, “Do not take if pregnant or breastfeeding”. Sometimes, [...]
Breast infection from baby’s bite You’re lying down, calmly nursing your baby and suddenly you feel it: “Ouch!” Your baby has just bit you! Are your months of pain-free nursing over now that baby has chompers? Not necessarily. Babies like to bite down on the breast when they’re teething or bored. This is a bad [...]
Plugged milk duct after weaning If your baby has recently been weaned, there are still complications that may arise, especially if the weaning was rather sudden. Some moms will feel a bruise-like, tender spot on their breast. A plugged/clogged milk duct after weaning may be the result of an abrupt weaning process. Ideally, weaning is [...]
The breastfed baby and constipation An exclusively breastfed baby and constipation are nearly incompatible. Many parents worry their breastfed baby is constipated when they notice a decrease in bowel movements—but this is usually normal. Breast milk is highly absorbed by babies, leaving little to be pushed out. Sometimes a breastfed baby can go several days [...]