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When Does Breastfeeding Finally Stop Hurting?

Feb 02, 2021

When does breastfeeding stop hurting and being painful? Many moms say THIS was the turning point that finally made breastfeeding pleasant. 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. And yes, even if … [Read more...]

5 Reasons Your Newborn Is Constantly Hungry and Crying

Breastfeeding

Feb 01, 2021

Does your baby always act hungry and unsatisfied, even though he just ate? Learn 5 reasons your newborn is constantly hungry and crying. You knew babies ate often, but this much? Your baby eats, but then half an hour later, will start screaming and acting hungry, furiously sucking on his hand. Offering the pacifier doesn't help—he just spits it back out and keeps crying. He might quiet down for 10 minutes, but starts crying once again. Feeding seems to be the only thing to get him to stop, but you're he'll end up with a stomach ache (causing him to cry even more). You knew you'd be up … [Read more...]

Is Your Baby Nursing for an Hour and STILL Hungry?

Breastfeeding

Dec 07, 2020

Is your baby nursing for an hour and still hungry? See what to do when your baby is never satisfied after breastfeeding or nurses constantly. Your baby never seems satisfied after breastfeeding. Latching him on is fine, but after nursing 30 minutes on each side, he's still crying for more. Despite lengthy feedings, he continues searching for your breast and shoving his fingers in his mouth. You're worried he's either not getting enough milk, or if he is, why he's still crying for more. It's frustrating seeing him hungry all day, never mind that your nipples are raw and ached from the … [Read more...]

How to Wean Your Baby from Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding

Dec 02, 2020

Learn about stopping breastfeeding and transitioning to formula or milk! Find out which feedings to start with and how to wean a baby from breastfeeding smoothly. I was finally ready—I was done wearing nursing tops and bringing my pump to work every day. After meeting my goal of pumping for a full year, struggles and all, I began to learn how to wean a baby from breastfeeding. As with saying goodbye to anything, weaning can be a bittersweet moment. Yes, I wouldn't have to pump every day, and I'd no longer be the only source of food for my baby. But breastfeeding also gave me the chance … [Read more...]

Burping a Newborn After Breastfeeding: Necessary or Not?

Breastfeeding

Nov 19, 2020

Is burping a newborn after breastfeeding necessary? Discover whether you still need to burp your breastfed baby—the answer might surprise you. I actually think my mom's favorite thing to do with babies is to burp them. Fussy baby? "Oh, he must need to burp," she'll decide. Spit up coming out of his mouth? "Let me burp him for you." She coos at them, saying "burp, burp, burp!" in a sing-song voice as she pats their backs. I even think she would've kept burping them all through toddlerhood if given the chance. Kidding aside, burping my babies definitely became a habit, right from the … [Read more...]

When Breastfeeding Hurts (Even with a Good Latch)

Breastfeeding

Sep 21, 2020

What do you do when breastfeeding hurts, even with a good latch? Learn how to overcome this common breastfeeding challenge with these tips. I knew I had a good latch—I'd followed all the best practices and made sure I was doing everything right. Nurses and lactation consultants at the hospital even confirmed that my baby's latch was fine. This only made me wonder then why breastfeeding was still hurting. It was so intense that I had to motivate myself to keep going every single day. I dreaded each latch, bracing myself for the pain I'd feel. I shot dagger eyes at my husband and mom any … [Read more...]

Why You Shouldn’t Feel Guilty for Not Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding

Sep 11, 2020

It's easy for moms to feel guilty if you can't or decide not to breastfeed. See why you need to stop feeling guilty about not breastfeeding. Many moms want to breastfeed our babies, but for one reason or another, it just doesn't work out. While you breastfed your older child, this one can't seem to latch. You may not have time, or your supply is low. Perhaps you have health issues, or you feel stressed. You've tried pumping, but that has brought on more hassles, from waking up at odd hours to the extra time to pump. Or maybe you're not able to breastfeed as long as you did with your … [Read more...]

Breastfeeding Secrets Every Mom Should Know

Breastfeeding

Jul 07, 2020

Want to make breastfeeding successful? Whether you're first time mom or a veteran, here are breastfeeding secrets that just might surprise you. I never would've thought breastfeeding would be hard—not once. But there I was, pulled between wanting to breastfeed and ready to call it quits. My nipples were cracked and blistered, I felt immobilized from the multiple feedings, and I could never seem to satisfy his hungry cries. I learned only later that many of us face these challenges. They're enough to make us question our ability to provide for your babies, or even whether we're doing … [Read more...]

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