![]() ![]() Give your son a taste and see if he minds. It's not dangerous, it's safe to drink, but some babies object to the taste. If it tastes WEIRD, like soap or metallic, you may have an excess of a substance called lipase in your milk. One final word of wisdom - once your milk comes in, pump a small amount and stick it in the fridge. But, hopefully you can view this as a release from HAVING to have a perfect plan - you're going to have to go with the flow then, so you might as well go with the flow now. The big unknown factor is your baby, and he will be the one who really calls the shots. This may not exactly be reassuring to hear, but the bottom line is that you can't be fully prepared to execute your breastfeeding plan. ![]() (I realize this is not an option for many moms - I am not sure what we would have done in that situation.) I ended up donating my 200+oz of frozen milk, getting permission from my boss to work from home, and exclusively breastfeeding. We tried every bottle, every nipple, ever temperature of milk, every feeding configuration imaginable. ![]() She took the first random bottle of breastmilk we tried with no problem. We waited until she was 4 weeks old to try giving a bottle, based on advice from doctors, a lactation consultant, and our midwives. I also pumped directly into Medela bottles a few times, which did not require adapters to work with my pump.Īs for which bottles and nipples worked best for my daughter: none of the above. I pumped straight into Medela bags, which were sold with adapters for the pump. I used a Medela pump to build up a large freezer stash before my maternity leave ended. I'm also a first time mom, and my daughter is 6 months old. Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Resources for African American Familiesĭidn't find what you were looking for? For a complete list of our resources, and links to other parenting subs, check out our wiki.Black Mothers' Breastfeeding Association.Info Graphic from AeroFlow company regarding ACA's impact on breastfeeding.My power went out and I have breastmilk in the freezer – Help!.Choose the correct breast shield/flange size to maximize pumping output.- for mothers who will be returning to work/school part or full-time and pumping.Need help finding an IBCLC? Try International Lactation Consultant Association's Directory or United States Lactation Consultant Association.Harassed for nursing in public? Best for Babes has a hotline to help you.Concerned about the medication you're taking? Check here first! Dr.Benefits of breastfeeding beyond 12 months.- Evidence-based information on breastfeeding, sleep and parenting.There are pages for LLL in USA, Canada, Australia, and other regions/countries/specific states. La Leche League International is a mother-to-mother support group for breastfeeding mothers.How can I tell if my baby is getting enough milk?.Video demo of using hand expression to feed a baby and help bring in more milk.What to expect in the early weeks breastfeeding a newborn.Normal Newborn Behavior & Why Breastmilk is Not Just Food.Consult a physician before accepting any medical advice. Do not attempt to buy/sell/trade breastmilk or drugs. No surveys shall be posted without prior approval from the mod team. No fundraising links: as a community, we're not set up for screening each funding request. Please no advertising, self-promotion, or corporate marketing. When you submit a post, check that you can see it in If not, message the mods so we can check the spam filter. We are not medical professionals, so please refrain from asking medical questions, posting pictures of poopy diapers, etc. We welcome all questions, but please use the search bar or review the sidebar for FAQs. There are private groups called r/breastfeedingmoms and r/privatebreastfeeding, so check them out too. If you are being harassed by a user via private message, please send a report to the admins with the link to your message under "targeted harassment." Posts or photos asking medical questions ("does this look infected?" "is this poop normal?") are best directed to your pediatrician/OBGYN. No selling, fundraising, or drug-seeking. ![]() No surveys, studies, or research projects. No advertising, self promotion, or marketing. ABFers need to go to their own subs, this is a sub for feeding children. No posts or comments allowed which sexualize breastfeeding/pictures of babies. This is a community to encourage, support, and educate parents nursing babies/children through their breastfeeding journey. ![]()
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