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Most mothers want to breastfeed their newborn babies but lack the necessary information to make that happen. On this blog you can ask questions and make comments about your experience.
Attend a Local Meeting of La Leche League
All groups of nursing mothers who meet around the world are listed at the La Leche League website as well as their meeting schedule. Go to www.llli.org
Or call: 1-800-LALECHE
Or call: 1-800-LALECHE
Need to talk?
The reason for this blog is to help you breastfeed. If you just need to talk let me know and I will give you a call. Email me at LynBro@msn.com
My nipples are sore
Most mothers will experience some soreness of the nipple from the suction power of a newborn baby. However, if it continues more than one week, the mother most likely has Thrush and so does the baby. Call your pediatrician for instructions and medication. This is a common problem and even bottle fed babies may have Thrush. Nursing mothers should never reuse nursing pads, always let their nipples "air dry" before recovering them. Fresh air and sunshine are a great deterent to the pesky Thrush.
Do I need a breast pump?
Mothers who are staying at home with their babies don't generally need an electric pump, a manual one will do.
Those who choose to return to work will find an electric pump very convenient for pumping and storing breastmilk.
I don't have enough milk.......how do I make more?
The answer to this question lies in the fact that sucking makes milk!
Newborn babies should be nursed (or fed) every 90 min (from the beginning of one feeding to the beginning of the next feeding) UNTIL they weigh at least 10 lbs.
Mothers need to rest, drink liquids and hold their babies almost continually for the first 10 days. After that it gets easier.
Newborn babies should be nursed (or fed) every 90 min (from the beginning of one feeding to the beginning of the next feeding) UNTIL they weigh at least 10 lbs.
Mothers need to rest, drink liquids and hold their babies almost continually for the first 10 days. After that it gets easier.
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- Lynette Brown
- Paducah, Kentucky, United States
- A mother of 4 and grandmother of 8, I have been helping new mothers breastfeed through La Leche League for 34 years.
That is great news.
ReplyDeleteI would like all moms to find the support they need to continue breastfeeding once they leave the hospital and resume their "normal" lives.
Wonderful news! Now, if the mothers that choose breastfeeding would be directed to La Leche League so that they will STICK WITH IT, and not get discouraged and quit! :(
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