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Video: Preparing to Breastfeed

July 27, 2008 Comments (2)

A step by step instructional video to give breastfeeding mom’s tips on what a good breastfeeding position looks like and what they should have on hand.

Here is the complete list of what we talked about in this video for you to print off or pass on to a friend. Things you need to breastfeed comfortably:

  1. Go to the washroom beforehand
  2. Use a breastfeeding stool or ergonomic foot rest
  3. Firm breastfeeding pillow - we used www.youpillows.com
  4. Side table: water bottle/drink, fresh fruit, granola bars/protein bars, nuts (raw almonds, pecans, walnuts)
  5. Telephone with a hands free attachment
  6. Receiving blanket, baby face cloth & bib

We would love to hear from you! What are some things you have found handy to have with you while nursing? Enter your comments below.

Posted in:   Breastfeeding    Instructional Video   

Comments

Sydney Mitchell March 26, 2009

It is such a shame a lot of women don’t even try to breastfeed when it is the best start for a baby and so convenient. The Supernanny website has some good info on it…

http://www.supernanny.com/Advice/-/Your-baby/-/Baby-care/Breastfeeding-success-from-day-one.aspx

http://www.supernanny.com/Advice/-/Your-baby/-/Baby-care/Breastfeeding-problems-solved.aspx

Mama in the City September 24, 2009

Thank you for writing a supportive post on starting to BF. I believe that it all comes down to support.
The first few weeks I was pretty ravenous during nursing sessions. So, I agree with the food nearby and remember calling to my husband to make me toast at 3 AM on more then one occasion during the early weeks.

I like # 6. I had a lot of milk and it flowed like crazy. All over everything! So, for me, I used a lot of baby burp cloths during nursing. Sometimes covering up the other breast that might sprout a spray at any second and cover the couch or baby or my pajamas. I never used a breastfeeding pillow or a foot stool. I found my best position was feet up and crossed legged on the couch with a regular pillow on my lap. That worked well for me!

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