Breastfeeding Info
While pregnant with my first child, I made the decision to breastfeed. I went to my prenatal classes and even took a special mommy-to-be breastfeeding class. I figured the baby is born, you put the baby to the breast and voila breastfeeding begins. What I didnt anticipate was what to do when the baby nurses for 45 minutes but still seems hungry, or if he always falls asleep on the breast. My biggest problem came when on day 4 the visiting health nurse suggested I supplement him with formula as he wasnt gaining weight as quick as they wanted. I figure well she is a health professional she must know best! By supplementing so soon my supply wasn't increasing so I was in a bit of problem. Nobody told me about different herbs I could take to increase my supply or different pumping techniques after the baby nursed to fully empty the breasts. Although I did nurse for nearly 7 months my child always got at least one bottle a day and I never felt as though I had enough milk to make him happy!
Now with my birth doula training I have really focused on breastfeeding research and wish I had starting all of this before the birth of my son.
If bottle feeding is what you are wanting to do I am here to support you in your journey. However, if you are interested in breastfeeding it is my mission as your doula to support and encourage you to create a succesful breastfeeding relationship between you and your child.
Here is some Breastfeeding info out of Jack Newmans Guide To Breastfeeding by Newman and Pittman.
Breastfed infants:
-On average scored higher on tests of intelligence and development
-Have a better response to vaccinations and produce more antibodies.
-Are less likely to suffer from or develop: diabetes, SIDS, respiratory illness including asthma, ear infections, constitpation, need for orthodontic work.
Breastfeeding helps new mothers by helping the uterus to contract and shrink down normally and by reducing the amount of blood loss.
Breastfeeding also reduces the risk of developing breast cancer. The greater the total amount of months of breastfeeding, the lower the risk of developing breast cancer.
Now with my birth doula training I have really focused on breastfeeding research and wish I had starting all of this before the birth of my son.
If bottle feeding is what you are wanting to do I am here to support you in your journey. However, if you are interested in breastfeeding it is my mission as your doula to support and encourage you to create a succesful breastfeeding relationship between you and your child.
Here is some Breastfeeding info out of Jack Newmans Guide To Breastfeeding by Newman and Pittman.
Breastfed infants:
-On average scored higher on tests of intelligence and development
-Have a better response to vaccinations and produce more antibodies.
-Are less likely to suffer from or develop: diabetes, SIDS, respiratory illness including asthma, ear infections, constitpation, need for orthodontic work.
Breastfeeding helps new mothers by helping the uterus to contract and shrink down normally and by reducing the amount of blood loss.
Breastfeeding also reduces the risk of developing breast cancer. The greater the total amount of months of breastfeeding, the lower the risk of developing breast cancer.