SUPPLEMENTARY BOTTLES
Even though you are breastfeeding, there may be occasions when you have to give supplementary bottles of formula.
If you have a blocked duct or a particularly sore nipple, you may wish to give supplementary bottles, although many mothers [...]
EXPRESSING BY HAND
Massaging the outer breast Make sure your hands are clean. Cup your breast in both hands with the fingers underneath and the thumbs above. Squeeze the outer part of your breast gently and firmly between your fingers and thumbs. Repeat this [...]
EXPRESSING BY PUMP
All manual pumps work with suction and have a funnel or shield, pump mechanism, and container. The assembly and operation of different brands of pump will vary slightly, so follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
Using a pump Place the shield [...]
EXPRESSING TIPS
Make expressing milk as easy on yourself as possible, and take care to store your milk correctly.
If you have to learn over a low surface, expressing may give you a backache. Make sure the container is at a convenient height
Expressing [...]
EXPRESSING MILK
Expressed milk can easily be stored either in the refrigerator or in the freezer. This will free you from feeling tied down by breastfeeding, and allows your baby to be fed with your milk if you are away. It also allows your partner to share [...]
FRETFUL FEEDING
If your baby doesn’t settle down to feed or appears not to be satisfied, he is probably sucking on the nipple alone and not getting enough milk. This may also lead to sore nipples. Check with your pediatrician or lactation consultant to be [...]
SLEEPING THROUGH FEEDINGS
If your baby doesn’t seem very interested in food during the first few days, make sure that he takes as much as he wants from one breast. If he sleeps at the breast, it means he is contented and doing well, though premature babies should [...]