I blog
about breastfeeding issues at www.mymilkies.com.
Not exact matches
Totally going to recommend this, and also I feel like I have one less thing to worry
about in case I have
issues with
breastfeeding.
-LCB- And while it's totally a personal decision, and I have NO interest in «debating» the
issue, I do want to pass on an informative little note
about breastfeeding and alcohol for those of you who have shared with me your concern. -RCB-
Of the many things that I adore
about this post (and there are MANY), one that specifically stands out to me is this: when we identify the problem externally and not internally — when we make the
issue about systematic and institutional and cultural barriers to
breastfeeding and not individual decisions not to
breastfeed — then we help to focus the problem away from moms vs. moms.
Ladies, this
issue is not
about whether you
breastfed or not.
About 3 - 5 % of dyads can't
breastfeed (and not just for supply
issues) so it's not that uncommon but neither is it as common as you'd believe if everyone who said they didn't have enough milk.
Our core team are all moms with small kiddies, and between us we've faced just
about every
breastfeeding challenge there is, from attachment
issues, low supply, pumping at work, and pumping for prem bubs.
If you can not afford to eat a healthy diet, or feel stressed to think
about having to eat in a more healthy way during
breastfeeding, it's best to forget that for now (and the breast milk quality
issues above can be dealt with through supplements, which some, who can afford them, may find to be a less stressful approach).
But since this can be a sensitive
issue that some new moms feel uncomfortable with, let's talk
about some topics with public
breastfeeding so you can
breastfeed in public places with confidence!
This is not an
issue about how old but an
issue about the need for people to see it more and giving the women who do want to
breastfeed past babyhood, the support they need to reach those goals.
So no matter what you're planning for your birth and
breastfeeding, arm yourself with knowledge
about all the other possibilities, like how to have a successful
breastfeeding relationship after a c - section, exclusive pumping, tongue tie / latch
issues, boosting milk supply, and even formula feeding.
Photo: Adriana Mesec maj
Issue 36, August 2016 Out and
About We all know that
breastfeeding is the healthiest option for babies, but how many mothers know that not
breastfeeding may have significant consequences for their own health too?
The LLL website provides advice
about dealing with nursing
issues, mother - to - mother forums, information
about getting one - on - one attention from a La Leche counselor, podcasts, and publications
about breastfeeding and the law in the United States and around the world.
«I
breastfed both of my kids and it took me a good three weeks before I figured it out,» said Rene Syler, who wrote
about the
issue on her website Goodenoughmother.com.
One specific
issue that many parents ask
about is whether it is normal for their
breastfed baby to have very irregular bowel movements.
Many
breastfeeding issues can quickly turn painful, lead to a low breast milk supply, cause a slow weight gain in your baby, and even have you thinking
about giving up on
breastfeeding.
But I heard so much from LLLI and a few
breastfeeding clinic nurses
about how it is * super-rare * to have a supply
issue and it's really a matter of patience and dedication, because the odds of my being in that 1 % or whatever of low - supply women are super-unlikely, etc..
I do not yet have any children, but I definitely worry
about the possibility of having this same
issue if / when I attempt to
breastfeed.
The
issues she faced caused her to seek out information
about breastfeeding and helping children develop and maintain healthy sleep habits.
This study was designed to examine the effect of an educational intervention on pediatric residents» knowledge
about breastfeeding, their confidence in addressing lactation
issues, and their management skills during clinical encounters with
breastfeeding mothers.
This is so that more time can be spent on topics such as
Breastfeeding, more opportunity for discussions
about issues related to birth / postnatal period including Postnatal Depression / homelife / relationships and more specific
issues such as babies going to the Special Care Baby Unit.
Interview with Hollie McNish
about her poem Embarrassed and the
issue of public
breastfeeding.
Michelle Emanuel will present «Interoception: Beyond the Homunculus... the real Sixth Sense and its primary function as Sensory input to the Autonomic Nervous System» where attendees will learn
about the functioning of interoceptive pathways, how compromised systems can be linked to complex
breastfeeding issues, and the ways this can be addressed clinically.
The
issue is
about making
breastfeeding part of everyday life that people see all the time.
I saw lactation consultants in the hospital and for many months to address feeding
issues and concerns
about breastfeeding.
They include
issues about the importance of
breastfeeding and
about women in the workplace;
issues, which we had all hoped would become legacy
issues,
about prejudice and discrimination; and important
issues about geographic variation and inequality, including the importance of cultural leadership in changing attitudes.
This is not a
breastfeeding v. bottle feeding
issue, it is
about protecting
breastfeeding and protecting babies fed on formula.
Help us stop practices that undermine
breastfeeding, and learn
about the latest
issues that need urgent action.
You can read a complete write - up
about how likely it will be that you can
breastfeed and how to get started here: http://www.natural-parenting-advice.com/implants-and-breastfeeding.html The bigger
issue I see in your situation is that no one should have surgery - unless it is an emergency - while they are pregnant.
I overcame my fears
about nursing in public, and grew into a person who views
breastfeeding not just as a «personal choice», but a public health
issue.
One of the most emotionally fraught
issues surrounding pregnancy and the newborn stage is the debate
about breastfeeding vs. baby formula.
For more complex
breastfeeding issues and to get a one on one consultation, go to the Home Visit page, to read
about about that option.
-LSB-...] even realize I was a «lactivist» until I started getting frustrated
about the
breastfeeding in public
issue.
«Our
issue is not, and has never been
about breastfeeding,» Kosik said.
What
about important
issues such as
breastfeeding in public and finding quality places to pump?
As a part of our healthcare team, Susan can also communicate directly with your pediatrician
about any
breastfeeding - related
issues she finds concerning.
If you're
breastfeeding and concerned
about your milk supply going down, take a look at these eleven
issues that can cause a decrease in your breast milk supply.
If you're feeling like it's an
issue on your end, you may be wondering
about some of the bad
breastfeeding habits that seriously hurt your baby.
You'll find articles
about breastfeeding basics like positioning and latch, but also
about various other
breastfeeding - related
issues that mothers may face as baby gets older.
Learn
about newborn procedures,
breastfeeding, babywearing, safe sleep, postpartum
issues, baby comfort techniques, and more.
If you're looking for short, easy - to - follow articles
about common
breastfeeding issues like plugged ducts, jaundice, or slow weight gain, Dr. Newman is a great resource.
Have you talked to an LC or a
breastfeeding - friendly doctor
about the tongue
issues?
I do not regret
breastfeeding and would encourage anyone to do it for as long as they can and not to worry
about this hormonal
issue happening to them.
Because even though I always knew I would
breastfeed my child long before she was even born; and even though I never had any supply
issues or trouble with latching, there were things
about it that were hard.
They are so concerned that they will lose popularity and women won't
breastfeed if they are honest
about the potential
issues, including the fact that some women, for various reasons, WILL have
issues producing enough milk, and a greater awareness of herbal support in those situations can reduce or eliminate the need for supplementation.
You may also have questions
about your labor and delivery and
about postpartum
issues like
breastfeeding, birth control, exercise, sex, and work.
But other than that we're not a 100 percent sure, sometimes it could be a thyroid
issue, sometimes it could be because in the beginning if people are told to pump a lot for whatever reason whether it's because they're concerned
about their milk not coming in or because there's a need to get more milk for baby who's unable to
breastfeed.
LifeTips is the place to go when you need to know
about Other Feeding
Issues and other
Breastfeeding topics.
Her poem Embarrassed,
about her own experiences of
breastfeeding in public, which also touched on
issues such as the aggressive marketing of breastmilk substitutes and the unnecessary death and suffering this causes, has been viewed over seven million times online.
Another found that the most common reasons women give up on
breastfeeding are latching
issues, worries
about milk production and nipple pain.