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. … [Read more...]
What to Do When Your Baby Wants to Nurse Constantly
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 … [Read more...]
Burping a Newborn After Breastfeeding: Necessary or Not?
Is burping a newborn after breastfeeding necessary or not? 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 even coos at them, saying "burp, burp, burp!" in a sing-song voice as she pats their backs. I even think she would've loved to keep burping them all through toddlerhood if given the chance. Kidding aside, burping my babies definitely became a … [Read more...]
One Easy Hack to Help Your Baby Sleep Longer at Night
Want to help your baby sleep longer? Learn 3 ways to dreamfeed your baby and the best tips to make dreamfeeding work for you and your family. This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of MomCozy. All content and opinions expressed are my own. It's the sound every exhausted parent dreads: the cry of her baby at night. Maybe you'd just gone through your entire bedtime routine only for the baby to cry soon after. Or perhaps she wakes up in the middle of the night, expecting to be fed (never mind that you had just fed her). Your baby could even be sleeping in shorter and shorter cycles … [Read more...]
4 Effective Tricks to Handle a Baby Not Drinking Milk
Don't feel stressed if you see your baby not drinking milk! Instead, try these 4 effective tricks to help your baby take more milk, whether from the bottle or nursing. Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links, which means I will earn a commission—at no extra cost to you—if you make a purchase. It's the worry that plagues every mother: what to do when she notices her baby not drinking milk all of a sudden. Whether breastfed or bottle-fed, you might have noticed that your baby has been drinking less milk than he used to. Sometimes it's as much as half the amount he normally takes, … [Read more...]
Essential Breastfeeding Supplies You Need to Have
Want to know which breastfeeding supplies to get? Check out my breastfeeding essentials checklist, complete with everything new moms need for breastfeeding and pumping. There's a common mistake a lot of moms make with breastfeeding: we think it'll be the easiest thing ever. After all, women have done this forever, so it's fair to assume that: our babies will latch correctly the first time with no issues we'll breastfeed right on schedule we'll enjoy breastfeeding breastfeeding won't hurt I know I sure did. I had done my research on the correct latch and knew the differences … [Read more...]
When Does Breastfeeding Get Easier? Top Tips to Ease the Pain
When does breastfeeding get easier? Don't give up just yet! Learn effective ways to make breastfeeding feel less painful and stop hurting. I knew breastfeeding might hurt, but not this bad. Even after a few days of discomfort, feeding my baby hadn't gotten easier at all. I couldn't take the pain anymore and kept asking myself, when does breastfeeding stop hurting? The nurses and consultants assured me my latch was great, which only made me wonder why I was in pain. It hurt so bad I almost wanted to give up—in fact, I'd hop online each day and remind myself of the benefits of … [Read more...]
How to Qualify for a Free Breast Pump
Interested in receiving breast pump insurance coverage, but overwhelmed with all the steps? Learn one simple way to take the stress out of the process. This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Aeroflow Breast Pumps. All opinions are 100% mine. Understanding insurance had never been my strong point. It didn't matter what kind—health, auto, life—I was one of those people who barely understood what a "deductible" was. And truthfully, I was overwhelmed and even scared that I was doing something wrong, or missing a crucial piece of the picture. Maybe you can relate. Maybe you … [Read more...]