Archive for November, 2008
Worried about milk supply while baby sleeps?
bigsis asked:
My 8 week old started sleeping through the night this week, about 5 or 6 hours, which is great, I am so excited. Two nights ago she slept 7 straight hours. But last night she went 8 1/2 hours, she woke up and only ate one side. She was happyand content and wouldn’t take the other breast. Then she went back to sleep for her morning nap. I am concerned that this will diminish my milk supply. Has anyone else had this situation?
What baby supplies did you bring to the hospital with you?
Missy M asked:
When you went into labor, what things for baby did you bring with you?
Your own bottles, diapers, clothes, receiving blankets, stuff like that?
When you went into labor, what things for baby did you bring with you?
Your own bottles, diapers, clothes, receiving blankets, stuff like that?
Where is the best place to get baby items?
momma tink asked:
Anyone have some ideas where i can get baby supplies at a reasonable price??
Anyone have some ideas where i can get baby supplies at a reasonable price??
Baby Shower Napkins Come in Many Interesting New Patterns and Designs
Muna wa Wanjiru asked:
We all love how napkins look and the many ways that they inform us what event that we are celebrating. These napkins come in a variety of shapes, sizes, fabrics, and colors. You can go for simple party paper napkins or fancy cloth napkins. The choice is yours and because of this you can decide if you will be having a napkin that informs everyone that they are at a baby shower. As with the other napkins baby shower napkins must reflect the nature of the party.
So the next time that you need to supply some baby shower napkins you may like to see what are the many interesting new patterns and designs that you can buy. As you look you will see that there is a vast array of baby shower napkins that you can buy for various but in many case affordable prices. These prices will be according to the type of baby shower napkin that is available.
Now since we are able to get in touch with many different companies via the global highway you can use the internet to look for great looking baby shower napkins. There are many web sites that are devoted into supplying the discerning party host with lots of great choices.
All of these beautiful baby shower napkins can be ones that feature a special theme like baby teddy bears holding rattles or a stork carrying a baby bundle. These types of customized baby shower napkins are ones that you can make or ones that you can order from baby shower supplies customizing companies. Of course to get the best type of baby shower napkins you will need to do some shopping and select a few samples.
You can ask for the opinions of your friends on the various baby shower napkins that you have or if you prefer you can use the whole selection to give a really festive air to the party. One interesting other way to use baby shower napkins is to let the napkins show if the baby is going to be a girl or a boy. This way you can set the theme on a smaller scale.
There are many interesting things that you can do with baby shower napkins. The only real thing that you will need to remember is that you will need additional napkins just in case of accidents. Other than these you will be able to a have splendid time and let your guests enjoy themselves while they look at the interesting ways that you have used the many different baby shower napkins.
We all love how napkins look and the many ways that they inform us what event that we are celebrating. These napkins come in a variety of shapes, sizes, fabrics, and colors. You can go for simple party paper napkins or fancy cloth napkins. The choice is yours and because of this you can decide if you will be having a napkin that informs everyone that they are at a baby shower. As with the other napkins baby shower napkins must reflect the nature of the party.
So the next time that you need to supply some baby shower napkins you may like to see what are the many interesting new patterns and designs that you can buy. As you look you will see that there is a vast array of baby shower napkins that you can buy for various but in many case affordable prices. These prices will be according to the type of baby shower napkin that is available.
Now since we are able to get in touch with many different companies via the global highway you can use the internet to look for great looking baby shower napkins. There are many web sites that are devoted into supplying the discerning party host with lots of great choices.
All of these beautiful baby shower napkins can be ones that feature a special theme like baby teddy bears holding rattles or a stork carrying a baby bundle. These types of customized baby shower napkins are ones that you can make or ones that you can order from baby shower supplies customizing companies. Of course to get the best type of baby shower napkins you will need to do some shopping and select a few samples.
You can ask for the opinions of your friends on the various baby shower napkins that you have or if you prefer you can use the whole selection to give a really festive air to the party. One interesting other way to use baby shower napkins is to let the napkins show if the baby is going to be a girl or a boy. This way you can set the theme on a smaller scale.
There are many interesting things that you can do with baby shower napkins. The only real thing that you will need to remember is that you will need additional napkins just in case of accidents. Other than these you will be able to a have splendid time and let your guests enjoy themselves while they look at the interesting ways that you have used the many different baby shower napkins.
Shopping Ideas For Baby Clothing
Janet R. asked:
It is the responsibility of parents to buy clothing for their newborn child, especially since clothing is one of the most important essentials for sensitive skin of babies. However, baby clothes are most likely given by friends and family members to welcome the newborn child. But the problem occurs when your toddler is starting to grow up and become a usual accepted member of the family. During this stage, other people will no longer give clothing because it seems impossible to keep up with the sizes of clothing for your growing child, and you’ve realize that you no longer have extra income to buy a new one. Whether or not your are accepting gifts or donations, it is important to know how to seek for practical ways to give you benefit and safety as you go along raising your baby.
First in mind when buying clothing for a child is safety. Consider the safety of these items, are they organic or chemically-made? If you don’t have any clue, better to check it first with someone who knows about it, or if you have any doubt about it, better leave it. Reliable clothing should clearly display good quality of materials on the label itself – most child’s clothing like crib beddings and other layettes today are flame retardant, ordered by law. Another thing to consider about clothing is its choking hazard. Indeed, babies tend to put everything into their mouth, therefore, buttons and other baubles should be checked. Also, safety aspect has to do with cords and tight elastic bands. Baby clothes with such cords are easily reached by toddlers, thus can cause pain and wound round for them.
As far as good quality of clothing is concerned, babies should feel the softness and comfortability of layettes. Cotton made from pure fabric is the preferred materials to use, which is obviously good for baby’s sensitive skin.
And of course, when shopping for your child’s clothes, you might have budget constraints. Clothing like one-piece, baby shirts, crib beddings, socks, hats and other layettes can be very expensive. But if you will just thoroughly hunt for discount stores, even buying in online auctions or visiting charity shops, you could have good quality of layettes to warm your little darling.
Popular trends nowadays are personalized baby stuff, from toys and furniture to baby clothing. There are different varieties of designs you can choose. The design of clothing may vary from different themes. If you happen to have a pretty baby girl, you may choose clothings with the color scheme of pink, or make it personalized by scripting your child’s initials on the fabric. And for those savvy gift givers, still personalized baby gifts can make a lovely welcome present for the child. You may also consider giving baby gift basket filled with baby products and supplies – that include soft and comfy clothing and layettes of course. You can have these gift ideas ordered from online stores or at your local specialty stores. Or if you are creative enough, consider making your own handmade products and supplies for your most precious one.
It is the responsibility of parents to buy clothing for their newborn child, especially since clothing is one of the most important essentials for sensitive skin of babies. However, baby clothes are most likely given by friends and family members to welcome the newborn child. But the problem occurs when your toddler is starting to grow up and become a usual accepted member of the family. During this stage, other people will no longer give clothing because it seems impossible to keep up with the sizes of clothing for your growing child, and you’ve realize that you no longer have extra income to buy a new one. Whether or not your are accepting gifts or donations, it is important to know how to seek for practical ways to give you benefit and safety as you go along raising your baby.
First in mind when buying clothing for a child is safety. Consider the safety of these items, are they organic or chemically-made? If you don’t have any clue, better to check it first with someone who knows about it, or if you have any doubt about it, better leave it. Reliable clothing should clearly display good quality of materials on the label itself – most child’s clothing like crib beddings and other layettes today are flame retardant, ordered by law. Another thing to consider about clothing is its choking hazard. Indeed, babies tend to put everything into their mouth, therefore, buttons and other baubles should be checked. Also, safety aspect has to do with cords and tight elastic bands. Baby clothes with such cords are easily reached by toddlers, thus can cause pain and wound round for them.
As far as good quality of clothing is concerned, babies should feel the softness and comfortability of layettes. Cotton made from pure fabric is the preferred materials to use, which is obviously good for baby’s sensitive skin.
And of course, when shopping for your child’s clothes, you might have budget constraints. Clothing like one-piece, baby shirts, crib beddings, socks, hats and other layettes can be very expensive. But if you will just thoroughly hunt for discount stores, even buying in online auctions or visiting charity shops, you could have good quality of layettes to warm your little darling.
Popular trends nowadays are personalized baby stuff, from toys and furniture to baby clothing. There are different varieties of designs you can choose. The design of clothing may vary from different themes. If you happen to have a pretty baby girl, you may choose clothings with the color scheme of pink, or make it personalized by scripting your child’s initials on the fabric. And for those savvy gift givers, still personalized baby gifts can make a lovely welcome present for the child. You may also consider giving baby gift basket filled with baby products and supplies – that include soft and comfy clothing and layettes of course. You can have these gift ideas ordered from online stores or at your local specialty stores. Or if you are creative enough, consider making your own handmade products and supplies for your most precious one.
Be Creative With Baby Room Themes
Dave Text asked:
With the arrival of the baby comes the responsibility of making the room ready for the new member of the family. Decorating a room for the baby would be an exciting experience and it would be an immense pleasure if you will make it the best by making it cozy and comfortable. For this room would be the first place for the baby to dream, experience and grow.
New parents would always prefer the most eye catchy to look and well-lit room. But see to it that the light does not affect or put strain in the eyes of the newborn.
The baby’s room should neither be in calm surroundings or at a very noisy place both these situation are critical for his or her growth. Keep this room on the same floor as yours as this will help you to take proper care and close watch on the baby.
Audio or video monitor would be of great help to you. Make your imagination run wild so that you come out with the best theme for this particular room. To get some novel ideas visit the baby stores, they may also have example rooms set up for you to get some ideas rolling.
But always remember the color of the room is most important than any given nursery theme. This room décor should have the schemes and combination, which would easily blend with the furniture. Bright colors mostly the primary colors in bedding and wall decoration give you the feel of laughter and fun.
The ambiance of the room should not be peaceful but carefree designed for fun, horseplay and much more. Always remember to have a non-toxic paint on the walls, avoid carpets and intersecting walls.
The walls can even be filled with the vibrant wallpapers having pictures of animals like kittens, puppies teddy bears and many more or go for one with cartoon characters which are appealing and fun to look at. Dolphins or the under water scene is simply amazing as it adds refreshing feeling to your new baby room and could fancy your baby’s eyes like cartoon characters or animations.
The furniture is the most important accessories for your newborn to eat and sleep comfortably. The furniture may include a comfortable crib for sound sleep; night stands to store items in one place, changing tables, and high chairs and something else you would like to add.
Add beauty to the room with different types of soft toys and dolls but see to it that they are non-toxic and absolutely safe for the child. Buy a nightstand that will complement the color of the room where you could put little bottles, clothes, and diapers.
The height of the changing table should not be too low or too high. When you put curtains in your in your baby’s room just keep it till the window sill. Just keeping these small things in mind for your child’s safety you can create a beautiful décor, which will put smile on your baby’s face.
With the arrival of the baby comes the responsibility of making the room ready for the new member of the family. Decorating a room for the baby would be an exciting experience and it would be an immense pleasure if you will make it the best by making it cozy and comfortable. For this room would be the first place for the baby to dream, experience and grow.
New parents would always prefer the most eye catchy to look and well-lit room. But see to it that the light does not affect or put strain in the eyes of the newborn.
The baby’s room should neither be in calm surroundings or at a very noisy place both these situation are critical for his or her growth. Keep this room on the same floor as yours as this will help you to take proper care and close watch on the baby.
Audio or video monitor would be of great help to you. Make your imagination run wild so that you come out with the best theme for this particular room. To get some novel ideas visit the baby stores, they may also have example rooms set up for you to get some ideas rolling.
But always remember the color of the room is most important than any given nursery theme. This room décor should have the schemes and combination, which would easily blend with the furniture. Bright colors mostly the primary colors in bedding and wall decoration give you the feel of laughter and fun.
The ambiance of the room should not be peaceful but carefree designed for fun, horseplay and much more. Always remember to have a non-toxic paint on the walls, avoid carpets and intersecting walls.
The walls can even be filled with the vibrant wallpapers having pictures of animals like kittens, puppies teddy bears and many more or go for one with cartoon characters which are appealing and fun to look at. Dolphins or the under water scene is simply amazing as it adds refreshing feeling to your new baby room and could fancy your baby’s eyes like cartoon characters or animations.
The furniture is the most important accessories for your newborn to eat and sleep comfortably. The furniture may include a comfortable crib for sound sleep; night stands to store items in one place, changing tables, and high chairs and something else you would like to add.
Add beauty to the room with different types of soft toys and dolls but see to it that they are non-toxic and absolutely safe for the child. Buy a nightstand that will complement the color of the room where you could put little bottles, clothes, and diapers.
The height of the changing table should not be too low or too high. When you put curtains in your in your baby’s room just keep it till the window sill. Just keeping these small things in mind for your child’s safety you can create a beautiful décor, which will put smile on your baby’s face.
How to Get Siblings Involved in the Baby Shower
Donna Gorenflo asked:
Congratulations! Having a baby is a wondrous experience and it’s definitely something special to be having a second, third, fourth or fifth child. This is when you get to experience the joys of having a baby and you know what you’re doing! For the older sibling, it can sometimes be hard to adjust to the thought of having another child to share the attention of mom and dad. One of the great ways to help eliminate some of the stress is to get your child actively involved in the pregnancy. Talk to them about being a new big brother or big sister and how the new baby will look up to them and let them help you become prepared. Here are some great ideas on how to get siblings involved in the baby shower.
Have a Different Sort of Baby Shower –
One of the things that you can do to get older siblings involved is to have an ‘Introducing My Little Brother or Sister’ party. The focus of the party is now on both or all of your children, so that the older sibling is very much involved. Allow them to help you decorate for the party. Choose a cake that they think their little brother or sister will love and of course, allow them to choose the baby a gift from them they think will be wonderful. When older children are more involved with the pregnancy and life of the new baby, they will be less stressed, less nervous and have reduced fear about the new baby.
Gifts for Big Brother or Big Sister –
Gifts for the older child at the baby shower are also a wonderful idea. It turns the shower into a party for the big brother or sister as well as for the baby. Wonderful ideas of gifts may include educational toys that the older child will love to play with. Another is special t-shirts for the older child so they can proudly say, “I’m a Big Brother,” or “I’m a Big Sister.” Even a fun puzzle or a miniature rocking chair would be wonderful in this situation. It’s all about letting the child know that they are extremely special and that they are going to have a very large part in the life of the new baby!
Let the Child Do Things at the Shower –
Perhaps they can pass out the supplies for a shower game or help serve cake and ice cream. You might even have them take pictures for the baby to see when he or she is a bit older. Of course, you can judge what to let them help with depending upon their ages. The whole point is to simply have the older child feeling more involved and very important so that they don’t feel like they are left out of the spotlight. For a young child, this can be quite a hard feeling to deal with. As a smart Mom and Dad, thinking ahead and using these methods, you’ll rid that feeling from the very start!
These ideas will help make the transition smoother for the older child and in fact, they may have no problems at all with the arrival of the new baby. Ultimately they will bond with the child before it’s even born, the same way that you do, by being a great big brother or sister from the very beginning!
Congratulations! Having a baby is a wondrous experience and it’s definitely something special to be having a second, third, fourth or fifth child. This is when you get to experience the joys of having a baby and you know what you’re doing! For the older sibling, it can sometimes be hard to adjust to the thought of having another child to share the attention of mom and dad. One of the great ways to help eliminate some of the stress is to get your child actively involved in the pregnancy. Talk to them about being a new big brother or big sister and how the new baby will look up to them and let them help you become prepared. Here are some great ideas on how to get siblings involved in the baby shower.
Have a Different Sort of Baby Shower –
One of the things that you can do to get older siblings involved is to have an ‘Introducing My Little Brother or Sister’ party. The focus of the party is now on both or all of your children, so that the older sibling is very much involved. Allow them to help you decorate for the party. Choose a cake that they think their little brother or sister will love and of course, allow them to choose the baby a gift from them they think will be wonderful. When older children are more involved with the pregnancy and life of the new baby, they will be less stressed, less nervous and have reduced fear about the new baby.
Gifts for Big Brother or Big Sister –
Gifts for the older child at the baby shower are also a wonderful idea. It turns the shower into a party for the big brother or sister as well as for the baby. Wonderful ideas of gifts may include educational toys that the older child will love to play with. Another is special t-shirts for the older child so they can proudly say, “I’m a Big Brother,” or “I’m a Big Sister.” Even a fun puzzle or a miniature rocking chair would be wonderful in this situation. It’s all about letting the child know that they are extremely special and that they are going to have a very large part in the life of the new baby!
Let the Child Do Things at the Shower –
Perhaps they can pass out the supplies for a shower game or help serve cake and ice cream. You might even have them take pictures for the baby to see when he or she is a bit older. Of course, you can judge what to let them help with depending upon their ages. The whole point is to simply have the older child feeling more involved and very important so that they don’t feel like they are left out of the spotlight. For a young child, this can be quite a hard feeling to deal with. As a smart Mom and Dad, thinking ahead and using these methods, you’ll rid that feeling from the very start!
These ideas will help make the transition smoother for the older child and in fact, they may have no problems at all with the arrival of the new baby. Ultimately they will bond with the child before it’s even born, the same way that you do, by being a great big brother or sister from the very beginning!
Increase Breast Milk Supply Without Using Drugs
Ana Sola asked:
How to Increase Breast Milk Supply Naturally, Without Using Drugs.
Right after the birth of their babies and for the first few days, even weeks, many mothers are concerned about not having enough milk. But what most women don’t know is that the likelihood that a woman will be physically unable to produce sufficient milk for her baby is actually low. But we wonder why are so many women out there that believe or worry about not producing enough breast milk?
In our current society, we have lost the Art of Breastfeeding. Many mothers have grown up in families where they are the first women in generations to breastfeed. These mothers don’t have a role model to look up to, so they do the best they can with the information and support available to them. Now the real problem as I see it, is that because we are living in a formula-feeding culture, the information they receive may be inaccurate and the support they have may be inadequate-which can discourage their efforts to breastfeed.
Most importantly, is the exposure to formula advertising women are subject to. We just have to look at the message we receive from the hospitals. The very first thing women are given as soon as they leave the hospital, is free formula, which brings the wrong message to new mothers, lowering confidence of mothers in their ability to breastfeed. They told them that IF they want to breastfeed their babies, they MUST make sure the baby is getting enough milk to support her growth. Of course, they also encourage women to NOT FEEL BAD if they have to supplement the feedings with some formula. This, automatically send a message to the new mothers, as if their breast could or could not develop enough milk. So instantly, a concern has been created in the women’s mind, about their ability to produce enough breast milk. They also are told not right after a few days of birth, they must take the baby to see a pediatrician.
In my many years as a breastfeeding consultant, I have grow tired of hearing pediatricians tell mothers, that the baby was not getting enough weight and they MUST supplement with formula. Of course, for many women hearing this from a pediatrician means… you must do what he said or else….However what doctors don’t tell mothers is that it’s totally normal for a baby to loss weight within the first days of her life. Also, they don’t encourage them to trying first other alternative methods such as, herbal remedies and nutrition. The doctors of the old days (my grandmother used to tell me this) would tell women, to just simply put the baby on the breast constantly on demand. The more the better, they also focused mainly on the foods they were eating and encourage them to eat more of others, as chicken soup, lentil stew, even herbs my grandmother always told me. Most importantly, making sure the mother drinks plenty of fresh water every day.
Milk supply is dynamic. It follows the law of supply and demand. The more frequently and effectively a baby breastfeed, the more milk the mother’s breasts produce. Sometimes for new moms, not understanding their baby’s behavior can lead mothers to think they don’t have enough milk even though they actually do.
Before or after the birth of a baby, Breastfeeding Consultants and La Leche League Leaders can help mothers tremendously. They can help mothers learn about positioning and latch-on so that babies can effectively obtain milk, how to tell a baby is getting enough milk, and how to increase milk supply, if needed. They can also refer mothers to healthcare providers to determine if there are any physiological causes of low milk supply in mother (e.g., a hormonal imbalance, retained placenta, previous breast surgery) or other related to baby (e.g., tongue-tie, low muscle tone, respiratory problems)-many of which are treatable.
There are however, special situations when a mother does suffer from low milk supply and additional help is needed.
Is there any natural product available to increase breast milk supply without side effects for both, Mom and baby?
If you suspect you may have low milk supply, I highly recommend you to learn more about “Sacred Tea for Nursing Mothers.”
Sacred Tea for Nursing Mothers is an 100% Certified organic herbal formula, formulated with specific ingredients proven to not only successfully increase milk supply within days, but also to protect both mom and baby’s digestive systems from common stomach upset, indigestion, constipation and gas. Sacred Tea for Nursing Mothers was exclusively created to help you. TheUnique combination of our ingredients makes this herbal formula a powerful cocktail of Vital Nutrients that will help your body to increase your milk supply within hours of use*.
What about ”natural remedies” versus prescription drugs?
Reglan and domperidone, are prescription drugs that can help women increase their milk supply.
Reglan is an older medication that is known to increase milk production, but it has frequent side effects which have made its use for many nursing mothers unacceptable (fatigue, irritability, depression). Another drug is domperidone, which has many fewer side effects because it does not enter the brain tissue in significant amounts (does not pass the blood-brain barrier).
I personally don’t like these or any other drug to be prescribed to a breastfeeding woman, knowing that there are some other more natural and healthier alternatives. Unfortunately, conventional medicine is much against natural remedies and preventive health care. The problem with reglan , donperidome and others alike,”as many women claim to have” besides the side effects described above, is that the same way that may help you to increase breast milk supply initially while taking it, it will as well decrease, even stop your milk supply once you stop taking it. It is like Prozac and other depression drugs they (work?) While taking them. However, studies have revealed of people commiting suicide once they stop taking the drug. Sad but true, conventional medicine and it’s approach to “healing” is quite invasive and with a large list hidden side effects.
If you need to increase your milk supply, I’ll highly recommend you to try any natural product, before using prescription drugs.
However, to increase breast milk supply, it is very important to understand that you MUST nurse your baby on demand, making sure, you are possitioning the baby on the breast correctly. You must follow a healthy diet, drink plenty of fresh water, get plenty of rest, manage your stress levels and be patient. Breastfeeding is a learning experience for mom and baby. To guarantee a successful breastfeeding experience, it is recommended for you to exclusively breastfeed your baby on demand for the first few weeks, righ after birth. Joinning a La Leche League group near you is a good idea; having a professional breastfeeding consultant visiting you at home, is highly recommended.
Thank you for reading this article, and I hope it was helpful to you.
In Light, Love and Health
Sincerely
Ana Sola, CLA, CHBE, BC
Ana Sola is a Certified Labor Assistant “Doula”, Breastfeeding Consultant,Hypno-Childbirth Educator, Wellness Consultant for Women, Mothers and their children, Motivational Speaker and an Author. Today, Ana Sola dedicate her life and work to educate women about the benefits of breastfeeding, natural family living, preventive health care, the importance of self-growth and Spiritual Empowerment.
To Learn more about Ana Sola, please visit her websites:
www.breastfeedingwomen.com
www.helpingwomenonline.com
How to Increase Breast Milk Supply Naturally, Without Using Drugs.
Right after the birth of their babies and for the first few days, even weeks, many mothers are concerned about not having enough milk. But what most women don’t know is that the likelihood that a woman will be physically unable to produce sufficient milk for her baby is actually low. But we wonder why are so many women out there that believe or worry about not producing enough breast milk?
In our current society, we have lost the Art of Breastfeeding. Many mothers have grown up in families where they are the first women in generations to breastfeed. These mothers don’t have a role model to look up to, so they do the best they can with the information and support available to them. Now the real problem as I see it, is that because we are living in a formula-feeding culture, the information they receive may be inaccurate and the support they have may be inadequate-which can discourage their efforts to breastfeed.
Most importantly, is the exposure to formula advertising women are subject to. We just have to look at the message we receive from the hospitals. The very first thing women are given as soon as they leave the hospital, is free formula, which brings the wrong message to new mothers, lowering confidence of mothers in their ability to breastfeed. They told them that IF they want to breastfeed their babies, they MUST make sure the baby is getting enough milk to support her growth. Of course, they also encourage women to NOT FEEL BAD if they have to supplement the feedings with some formula. This, automatically send a message to the new mothers, as if their breast could or could not develop enough milk. So instantly, a concern has been created in the women’s mind, about their ability to produce enough breast milk. They also are told not right after a few days of birth, they must take the baby to see a pediatrician.
In my many years as a breastfeeding consultant, I have grow tired of hearing pediatricians tell mothers, that the baby was not getting enough weight and they MUST supplement with formula. Of course, for many women hearing this from a pediatrician means… you must do what he said or else….However what doctors don’t tell mothers is that it’s totally normal for a baby to loss weight within the first days of her life. Also, they don’t encourage them to trying first other alternative methods such as, herbal remedies and nutrition. The doctors of the old days (my grandmother used to tell me this) would tell women, to just simply put the baby on the breast constantly on demand. The more the better, they also focused mainly on the foods they were eating and encourage them to eat more of others, as chicken soup, lentil stew, even herbs my grandmother always told me. Most importantly, making sure the mother drinks plenty of fresh water every day.
Milk supply is dynamic. It follows the law of supply and demand. The more frequently and effectively a baby breastfeed, the more milk the mother’s breasts produce. Sometimes for new moms, not understanding their baby’s behavior can lead mothers to think they don’t have enough milk even though they actually do.
Before or after the birth of a baby, Breastfeeding Consultants and La Leche League Leaders can help mothers tremendously. They can help mothers learn about positioning and latch-on so that babies can effectively obtain milk, how to tell a baby is getting enough milk, and how to increase milk supply, if needed. They can also refer mothers to healthcare providers to determine if there are any physiological causes of low milk supply in mother (e.g., a hormonal imbalance, retained placenta, previous breast surgery) or other related to baby (e.g., tongue-tie, low muscle tone, respiratory problems)-many of which are treatable.
There are however, special situations when a mother does suffer from low milk supply and additional help is needed.
Is there any natural product available to increase breast milk supply without side effects for both, Mom and baby?
If you suspect you may have low milk supply, I highly recommend you to learn more about “Sacred Tea for Nursing Mothers.”
Sacred Tea for Nursing Mothers is an 100% Certified organic herbal formula, formulated with specific ingredients proven to not only successfully increase milk supply within days, but also to protect both mom and baby’s digestive systems from common stomach upset, indigestion, constipation and gas. Sacred Tea for Nursing Mothers was exclusively created to help you. TheUnique combination of our ingredients makes this herbal formula a powerful cocktail of Vital Nutrients that will help your body to increase your milk supply within hours of use*.
What about ”natural remedies” versus prescription drugs?
Reglan and domperidone, are prescription drugs that can help women increase their milk supply.
Reglan is an older medication that is known to increase milk production, but it has frequent side effects which have made its use for many nursing mothers unacceptable (fatigue, irritability, depression). Another drug is domperidone, which has many fewer side effects because it does not enter the brain tissue in significant amounts (does not pass the blood-brain barrier).
I personally don’t like these or any other drug to be prescribed to a breastfeeding woman, knowing that there are some other more natural and healthier alternatives. Unfortunately, conventional medicine is much against natural remedies and preventive health care. The problem with reglan , donperidome and others alike,”as many women claim to have” besides the side effects described above, is that the same way that may help you to increase breast milk supply initially while taking it, it will as well decrease, even stop your milk supply once you stop taking it. It is like Prozac and other depression drugs they (work?) While taking them. However, studies have revealed of people commiting suicide once they stop taking the drug. Sad but true, conventional medicine and it’s approach to “healing” is quite invasive and with a large list hidden side effects.
If you need to increase your milk supply, I’ll highly recommend you to try any natural product, before using prescription drugs.
However, to increase breast milk supply, it is very important to understand that you MUST nurse your baby on demand, making sure, you are possitioning the baby on the breast correctly. You must follow a healthy diet, drink plenty of fresh water, get plenty of rest, manage your stress levels and be patient. Breastfeeding is a learning experience for mom and baby. To guarantee a successful breastfeeding experience, it is recommended for you to exclusively breastfeed your baby on demand for the first few weeks, righ after birth. Joinning a La Leche League group near you is a good idea; having a professional breastfeeding consultant visiting you at home, is highly recommended.
Thank you for reading this article, and I hope it was helpful to you.
In Light, Love and Health
Sincerely
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How long does baby supplies normally last?
jt1668 asked:
I want to stock up on baby supplies. How long does the average baby wipes, shampoo, etc last? Is it OK to buy 6 months in advance? Thanks!
I want to stock up on baby supplies. How long does the average baby wipes, shampoo, etc last? Is it OK to buy 6 months in advance? Thanks!
Methods of Increasing Breastfeeding Supply
Apurva Shree asked:
As a first-time mother, you might feel that your baby is crying out for more milk than your breastfeeding supply. Naturally, you seek ways and means to increase the production of your breast milk so that your baby gets its complete requirements of milk. The following methods can help you increase your breastfeeding supply.
Frequent Feeding Increases Milk Supply
Frequent nursing of your baby helps to increase breastfeeding supply. The preferred frequency is every 3 hours at night and every 1 ½ to 2 hours in the day. Feeding the baby directly is a much better option than pumping as the process of feeding stimulates the breasts and as a result more milk is produced. The baby should be encouraged to breastfeed on both breasts but it should be allowed to nurse on each side as long as it wants.
Using A Hospital-Grade Electric Pump Helps
If due to any reason the baby is not in a position to nurse directly, you should use a hospital-grade electric pump. This method increases the production of Prolactin which is a hormone that stimulates increased milk production. The duration of the pumping should be at least 10 to 15 minutes.
Encourage Sucking And Avoid Supplements
You should encourage your baby to keep sucking at your breast instead of sucking pacifiers as it will stimulate breastfeeding supply. Supplements such as juice, formula, water and solid food should be avoided as your baby will feed less and thus there will be less stimulation for producing milk. Instead, you should take protein- and calcium-rich foods frequently along with plenty of water. You can find out whether your baby is having sufficient nutrition by watching its diapers and bowel movements.
Increase Rest Periods And Take Fenugreek
When you take frequent periods of rest along with your baby, the physical proximity will make your baby want to nurse more. This will stimulate better production of milk. Moreover, breastfeeding supply can be increased by taking Fenugreek, a herb that is an excellent catalyst when taken along with increased nursing and pumping actions. Remarkable results are noticed after using it for as little as one to three days with a dosage of 2-4 capsules thrice a day. The side effects of this herb include diarrhea and worsening of asthma conditions. Moreover, the urine and the perspiration might get the odor of maple syrup but there is no need to worry. In any case, you should always consult a doctor regarding the dosage and side effects.
Breastfeeding supply can also be increased if you improve the quality of your own food intake and enrich the same with protein and calcium. You can also consult your doctor for proper medication that might improve low milk supply. In the US, prescription drugs such as Reglan (Metoclopramide) are sometimes advised for increasing breastfeeding supply.
As a first-time mother, you might feel that your baby is crying out for more milk than your breastfeeding supply. Naturally, you seek ways and means to increase the production of your breast milk so that your baby gets its complete requirements of milk. The following methods can help you increase your breastfeeding supply.
Frequent Feeding Increases Milk Supply
Frequent nursing of your baby helps to increase breastfeeding supply. The preferred frequency is every 3 hours at night and every 1 ½ to 2 hours in the day. Feeding the baby directly is a much better option than pumping as the process of feeding stimulates the breasts and as a result more milk is produced. The baby should be encouraged to breastfeed on both breasts but it should be allowed to nurse on each side as long as it wants.
Using A Hospital-Grade Electric Pump Helps
If due to any reason the baby is not in a position to nurse directly, you should use a hospital-grade electric pump. This method increases the production of Prolactin which is a hormone that stimulates increased milk production. The duration of the pumping should be at least 10 to 15 minutes.
Encourage Sucking And Avoid Supplements
You should encourage your baby to keep sucking at your breast instead of sucking pacifiers as it will stimulate breastfeeding supply. Supplements such as juice, formula, water and solid food should be avoided as your baby will feed less and thus there will be less stimulation for producing milk. Instead, you should take protein- and calcium-rich foods frequently along with plenty of water. You can find out whether your baby is having sufficient nutrition by watching its diapers and bowel movements.
Increase Rest Periods And Take Fenugreek
When you take frequent periods of rest along with your baby, the physical proximity will make your baby want to nurse more. This will stimulate better production of milk. Moreover, breastfeeding supply can be increased by taking Fenugreek, a herb that is an excellent catalyst when taken along with increased nursing and pumping actions. Remarkable results are noticed after using it for as little as one to three days with a dosage of 2-4 capsules thrice a day. The side effects of this herb include diarrhea and worsening of asthma conditions. Moreover, the urine and the perspiration might get the odor of maple syrup but there is no need to worry. In any case, you should always consult a doctor regarding the dosage and side effects.
Breastfeeding supply can also be increased if you improve the quality of your own food intake and enrich the same with protein and calcium. You can also consult your doctor for proper medication that might improve low milk supply. In the US, prescription drugs such as Reglan (Metoclopramide) are sometimes advised for increasing breastfeeding supply.