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ruth kraftU.S.
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Almost anything that is Birth, pregnancy, new mother or breastfeeding information. | |
Sally Wendkos OldsU.S.
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What do you want to know about breastfeeding? I can tell you what`s good for the baby, what`s good for the mother -- and the father, how it`s related to a woman`s sexuality, how working moms can nurse, how to overcome obstacles, and lots more. As the author of THE COMPLETE BOOK OF BREASTFEEDING and author or coauthor of 8 other books and more than 200 articles about child and adult development, I can offer sound, sensible advice on breastfeeding, child care and family issues. |
Dear Caroline, First, congratulations for giving your son the best start in life by breastfeeding him. By nursing him right from the start, you gave him precious antibodies as well as great nutrition
Yes, it is very common for your periods to be irregular while breastfeeding. If you are concerned about getting pregnant but do not want to take medication to prevent it, I suggest getting a book called
The baby falls asleep at the breast because he gets an endorphin rush which makes him nice and relaxed :) its a good thing ;) Most people and babies get most of what they need in a feeding in the first
My suggestion, is not to worry about any of the numbers. Nurse him before you go. 2 weeks before you go back to work, start pumping on the schedule you will have at work. then, Send with him those feedings
Our breasts naturally do this. The baby needs the biggest meal in the morning so the breasts are fullest then. and as the day progresses, they have smaller meals. Biologically that is how we are all suppose
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