About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Breastfeeding a Preemie

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Breastfeeding a Preemie Aug 3rd 2012, 10:06 Breastfeeding is the biological norm for feeding babies. When your baby is born early, you may wonder if you can breastfeed or you may encounter issues with breastfeeding, particularly if you need to pump. The good news is, breast milk is still the healthiest thing you can give your premature infant. It's so amazing that it knows what point in gestation your pregnancy ended and the milk is different than had your baby been full term. Think of it as your body's way of making sure your baby has just what he or she needs. That said, you may have many questions about breastfeeding a premature baby or even how to go about getting started.  Here are some links to help you get started: Benefits of Breastfeeding a Preemie Tips for Breastfeeding a Preemie Increasing Your Milk Supply While Pumping Choosing the Right Breast Shield How Much Should I Pump? Herbs & Medicine for Increasing Your Milk Supply Using Hands-On Pumping Some of the issues that you may encounter may be issues that revolve around pumping. You might want to know what type of breast pump to use, how often to pump or even how to store your breast milk. Other mothers have been there and can share their advice with you, like that above. You may also want to know about getting your baby to the breast after finger feeding, bottle feeding or using a supplemental nursing system (SNS). Breastfeeding a Preemie originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Friday, August 3rd, 2012 at 10:06:28. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Breastfeeding, Drugs and Medications

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Breastfeeding, Drugs and Medications Aug 2nd 2012, 15:09 One of the many questions that mothers have about breastfeeding is whether or not certain medications or drugs can effect her ability to make breast milk, the quality of the breast milk and how it will effect her baby. It can be really hard to find someone who truly knows the answer or who the mother feels that she can talk to about potentially sensitive information.  I'm pleased to offer you the following articles on a variety of medications and drugs written  by Dr. Elizabeth Hartney. Codeine and Breastfeeding Pain Medications and Breastfeeding Breastfeeding and Alcohol Marijuana and Breastfeeding Caffeine and Breastfeeding Can I combine drugs with breastfeeding? Pump and Dump Is breast still best if you have drugs in your system? Breastfeeding, Drugs and Medications originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Thursday, August 2nd, 2012 at 15:09:35. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: World Breastfeeding Week

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World Breastfeeding Week Aug 1st 2012, 09:00 August 1-7 every year marks World Breastfeeding Week. This is a time to celebrate breastfeeding, talk about the joys and challenges, thank those who have helped us succeed and encourage others. This year the theme is "Understanding the Past-Planning the Future". My goal was to bring you many different perspectives on breastfeeding. So I thought a blog carnival would be a great way to do that. While I'll post something all week here, on Facebook and Twitter, this post has the links to lots of people's information on breastfeeding. How to Breastfeed Breastfeeding and Food Allergies Breastfeeding Doesn't Have to Limit Baby's Time With Dad Is Breastfeeding Still Best if You Have Drugs in Your System? Another Great Reason to Breastfeeding from the Lymphoma Guide How a Dad Can Support a Breastfeeding Mom Breastfeeding Information for Adoptive Mothers Hoping to Nurse Toddler Breastfeeding Breastfeeding benefits for preemies Lactation and Pregnancy Loss The Health, Environmental and Economical Benefits of Breastfeeding Breastfeeding After Infertility Breastfeeding: What's a sick mom to do? Tips for Breastfeeding Multiples Encouraging New Moms to Breastfeed Do you have a link?  Put it in the comments! World Breastfeeding Week originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Wednesday, August 1st, 2012 at 09:00:02. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Girl or Boy: Is that really the point?

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Girl or Boy: Is that really the point? Jul 31st 2012, 15:33 Originally the cry for a mid-pregnancy ultrasound was all about the health of the baby. When it was first started, learning if you were having a girl or boy wasn't even a part of it.  Then that changed and moms started to be given this information. While the medical did not bear out the true benefit for every mom to need an ultrasound in mid-pregnancy, women really wanted, saying it was totally about the health of the baby, nothing more. As it's become easier and easier to give an accurate assessment of the sex of a baby, you hear more about the sex of the baby, than baby's health. In fact, I see more and more moms posting that they have scheduled an ultrasound to find out if the baby is a boy or girl, than to learn if baby is healthy. I have even seen moms talk about how annoyed they were that the ultrasound technicians did other assessments first, before getting to the big reveal. So why did you agree to the mid-pregnancy ultrasound? Or were you one of the few that skipped it? Related: Mid-Pregnancy Ultrasound One Wants to Find Out the Sex, the Other Doesn't Telling Your Baby's Sex Via Ultrasound Boy Ultrasounds Girl Ultrasounds Sex Preference for Baby Girl or Boy Sex Selection 20 Weeks Ultrasounds Photo © Fotolia Girl or Boy: Is that really the point? originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Tuesday, July 31st, 2012 at 15:33:04. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Boss Was Excited About Pregnancy

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Boss Was Excited About Pregnancy Jul 30th 2012, 09:54 Of all the people that you have to tell about your pregnancy, I'm not sure that anyone is as frightening to share with as your boss. Of all the horror stories we hear, I thought I'd share this one with you: "I found out I was pregnant with my 4th child and I admit it was a shock to say the least. My boss of the childcare center I worked at was elated! My employee benefits ensured that my childcare cost would be next to nothing, my child would go to work with me, and as she said laughingly 'babies are good for our business'. Her good humor made me feel much better about my surprise." Have you had a positive experience of telling your boss about a pregnancy? Related: 7 Tips for Telling the Boss You're Pregnant Stories About Telling the Boss Pregnancy & Work Returning from Maternity Leave Morning Sickness at Work Hiding Your Pregnancy Photo © IStockPhoto Boss Was Excited About Pregnancy originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Monday, July 30th, 2012 at 09:54:55. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Biceps Curl for Pregnancy

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Biceps Curl for Pregnancy Jul 27th 2012, 15:45 What you don't always realize in pregnancy is that your biceps will be very important once the baby is born.  Lifting and carrying, even a normal sized newborn puts your arms through a serious work out.  This exercise can be done very easily and help you prepare for all of the changes that a newborn will bring to your arms. How do you exercise your arms? Related Fitness Friday: Biceps Curl in Pregnancy Staying Fit in Pregnancy Newsletter Great Pregnancy Exercises Exercise in Pregnancy 10 Reasons to Exercise in Pregnancy Pilates in Pregnancy Running Through Pregnancy Walking Through Pregnancy Weight Training for Pregnancy Introduction to Prenatal Yoga Biceps Curl for Pregnancy originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Friday, July 27th, 2012 at 15:45:36. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Mother-In-Law Hurt by Not Being at Birth

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Mother-In-Law Hurt by Not Being at Birth Jul 27th 2012, 09:33 I've written a lot about mother-in-laws and others not being invited to birth. There is also a spot for others to share their stories over the years, so have been very supportive of mother-in-laws, while others haven't. (I might add that some were also anti-grandma in general.)  Then I got a response from a mother-in-law: "I've had a very hard day today. My DIL had a planned C-sec. Her and my son said we want you and her mom there only in the waiting room. I said great happy to be there for their first. A half hour before I was to arrive at hosp. son called and said there were delays, her mom said to me I will call you after the birth. Yes I'm hurt and my son doesn't understand why. Her mom of course was there. We all get along great, should I feel left out and hurt? They sent me a pic over my phone." What advice do you have for her? Can you see yourself in this situation? Related: 5 Ways to Tell Your Mother-In-Law She's Not Invited to the Birth Mother-In-Law Begged Us to Change Baby's Name 10 Tips for Grandmas About Birth Photo © Fotolia Mother-In-Law Hurt by Not Being at Birth originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Friday, July 27th, 2012 at 09:33:38. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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