Sleeping Should Be Easy

When does breastfeeding stop hurting and being painful? Many moms say THIS was the turning point that finally made breastfeeding a pleasant experience. No one told me how much breastfeeding would hurt, at least in the beginning. But for the first few days and weeks, I'd tense up when it was time to nurse, bracing myself for the inevitable pain I'd feel during and after. I even had a lactation consultant at the hospital check the baby's latch, and sure enough, it was fine. Only later did I finally hear that breastfeeding can be painful in the beginning, that it was normal in fact. Except I had no idea how long this pain was supposed to last. After a few days? Weeks? The whole time? Applying cream did help a ton, but not enough to completely make the pain go away. And … Read More...

Struggling when your baby wants to nurse constantly but falls asleep or is still hungry? Learn why this is normal and what to do to make your nights easier. "Maybe he's hungry." The dreaded three words. I seriously think I shot dagger eyes whenever anyone suggested feeding my baby during those first few weeks of bringing him home. Anyone caring for a newborn has it hard, but unlike other adults, newborn moms struggle even more. For one thing, we're often healing from the physical pains of childbirth. We're also extra emotional from the hormone changes that happen overnight. But for breastfeeding moms, one reason we're especially exhausted is because we're the only ones who can nurse the baby. Anyone can change his diaper, rock him when he's fussy, or even run … Read More...