While you probably have a desired breastfeeding plan in place (good for you, mama!), you may still have some questions about the beginnings of breastfeeding. Here are our ABCs of breastfeeding to help you get through the first week with your breastfed baby.
Many new moms often wonder if they can safely enjoy a glass of wine or a beer while still breastfeeding responsibly. There are some important rules and guidelines to remember about drinking alcohol safely while you are breastfeeding. Keep reading to learn more!
Want more info on how you can support and nourish your own body while breastfeeding and how your diet may affect your milk? Keep reading.
Whether you are storing breast milk at room temperature, refrigerated, or frozen, it has a limited lifespan and should be used before losing nutrients or turning sour.
In order for breast milk to provide the most nourishment possible for healthy growth and development, it needs to be used within a certain timeframe. That period can vary greatly depending on your method of storage!
Your body is providing your baby with the unique milk they require for their best development. It’s reassuring, right? Until a surprise like strawberry-colored milk or green and blue tinges appear during a pumping session. Learn more about your breast milk color in this blog.
The supply and demand process of breast milk production will usually lead to the right amount of milk for your growing baby. Baby asks to eat, you feed your baby, and your milk components and amount produced adapt to your baby’s fluctuating needs.
Donor breast milk is human milk that is used as a substitute or supplement for mothers’ own milk. There are many benefits of supplementing full term and preterm babies with donor human milk including helping the immune system to help babies fight infections, forming a healthy and diverse microbiome, and improving vision and developmental outcomes. Contact your nearest milk bank to find out about breast milk donation.
