A Glimpse of Me

Tips for Successful Breastfeeding

May 9, 2008

1. Don’t ever give up
2. Use quality nursing bras and clothes
3. If you’re planning on breastfeeding for a long time, (6 months and beyond) don’t ever mix the feeding with formulas. Mixing formula milk can lessen the milk supply. When the baby is fed other than breastmilk and is filled with it, the baby may suck milk from the breast less. The production of milk supply depends on the amount the baby takes. So the lesser the baby drinks milk, the lesser the supply. Thus, avoid mixing with formulas.
4. Feed on demand or scheduled. Whichever works best is good.
5. Use a quality breastpump. I used Avent (manual pump) SIS. It’s the best for me. I could store milk and ask hubby to feed the baby when I was feeling exhausted.
6. Don’t ever give up.

by: janet

Filed under: breastfeeding tips, parenting