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10 Things to Know About Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding is worth trying. So you don't freak out when you fill up, we'll walk you through it.
By Sara Lippmann
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Breast milk is oh so healthy.

We don't want to pressure everyone to nurse. We just want you to be aware of the benefits. Breast milk contains antibodies that can't be engineered. "Breastfed babies get fewer colds and sinus and ear infections," says Jim Sears, MD, coauthor of The Baby Book. They also have less diarrhea and constipation and a decreased chance of having allergies.

charliescherished says:
to: Chicomamma.....How much you pump also depends on how old your baby is. If your baby is only a fe......
to: Chicomamma.....How much you pump also depends on how old your baby is. If your baby is only a few weeks old don't assume you'll pump 4 ounces from each breast. your baby won't drink that much in one sitting therefore your body won't make that much on it's own. Feed on demand and pump often. This should increase your milk supply. Drink a whole bottle of water each feeding too. That way you trick your body into thinking you need a lot of milk and you're getting enough liquids to do so.
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charliescherished wrote:

to: Chicomamma.....How much you pump also depends on how old your baby is. If your baby is only a few weeks old don't assume you'll pump 4 ounces from each breast. your baby won't drink that much in one sitting therefore your body won't make that much on it's own. Feed on demand and pump often. This should increase your milk supply. Drink a whole bottle of water each feeding too. That way you trick your body into thinking you need a lot of milk and you're getting enough liquids to do so.

10/29/2009 01:11:26 PM Report Abuse
charliescherished wrote:

I believe the first maker's of infant formula would be Nestle. His neighbor was having problems with her milk supply and her baby was starving. He was experimenting and managed to make formula and I believe in the beginning people just got lazy and selfish. Couple those factors with people returning to work and people who adopt and you have a population that tends to opt for formula.

10/29/2009 01:07:55 PM Report Abuse
rick_00005 wrote:

if you are stressed and worried about how much your pumping, you're not going to get as much. try and relax and the milk will come easier.

10/28/2009 07:49:52 PM Report Abuse
chikita_lia wrote:

Have sex an your milk will increase. It work for me more than any diet and fluids.

10/22/2009 03:53:28 PM Report Abuse
nznora4 wrote:

To: Chicomamma Try taking Fenugreek to increase your milk supply. It's a natural herb. It comes in capsules and is 100% safe for you and your baby! My lactation specialist recommended Fenugreek for me. After about a day you will see a difference in increase of milk.

10/18/2009 08:15:19 PM Report Abuse
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