Guide to the Breastfeeding Journey
Lactation consultants: Why should I consider meeting with one?
The ergonomics of breastfeeding
Why your boss wants you to breastfeed (aka the business case for breastfeeding)
Pumping for the working mom - the low down
Getting into pump (and bottle) mode
You’re back at work – managing your routine
You have a new bag to carry back and forth. What should be in that bag besides the pump parts? Here’s a list of suggested items, and then we’ll go into troubleshooting.
Troubleshooting pumping – how to avoid problems
Common issues associated with pumping are: Pain and/or blisters from pumping: The wrong sized flange (the part that can surrounds your breast) can cause soreness or blisters – but don’t let yourself get to the point where you develop blisters!
A word on mobile moms
What if you don’t work in the same location every day, or don’t have access to a private space? Consider pumping in your car if that’s an option.
You’re back at work – managing your milk supply
To manage your milk supply, it helps to know the mechanics, so here’s a primer on milk production: However much milk is removed (either via baby or pump), the body produces a replacement quantity, so the more milk removed, the more replacement milk produced.
Change in nursing habits after going back to work – how your baby may react to the new schedule
The Zen of Pumping
In an ideal world, we would have more maternity leave and be celebrated for our commitment to breast milk… You are dedicated to breastfeeding your baby and are fortunate enough to be able to do so.
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