Club Breastfeeding Mums

[DesertWind]

veraclari:

hi mummies,

I'm kinda new to this club. for previous preggies, only bf for a mth or two as need to work and also I suck at it!
now that I'm a sahm, trying to go all the way for my baby who is due in a few months! hoping to learn from you guys since I wasn't that successful previously... ESP. with pumping, super bad engorgement etc. thanks

Hi veraclari,

Welcome to the Club! :rahrah:
Yes, since you are now a sahm, there is no need to pump actually. For me, I did not pump the whole of 3 1/2 months I was on maternity leave at home with my 2nd baby. Baby cry, let him suck, cry, suck, cry suck... After one month, it stabilized and BB only need to drink once every 3-4 hourly. No need to use the chupee pacifier at all too.

Only started pumping after I went back to work when the breasts engorged after 4-5 hours. Even then, I only pump one time during lunch time to clear the morning build-up. In the evening, quickly rush home by 7 pm and feed BB to clear the afternoon build-up! Usually I feed him one side at about 7 pm and the other side when he was about to sleep at 8+ pm so that he will be full and will sleep through the night for at least 5 hours before waking up.

With my first BB, I found it so tough but yet persevered and lasted 10 months. For my 2nd BB, found it a lot easier and the breasts seems more \"efficient\" too. Hardly any blocked duct, engorgement etc. Once \"let-down\" most of the milk will flow and clear out. I use the Advent manual hand-pump which suits me very much.

All the best to you!
:hugs:

[MummyThreeStreams]

Autumnbronze,

I’ve not travelled without my babies, but I understand from other mummies who travel for work, that there shouldn’t be a problem transporting breastmilk. Pack it in a fridge to go and just carry onboard. But of course, Chinese aviation rules may be different. Do call the airline and ask them about it, and see if you can make arrangements for your flight back.

[MummyThreeStreams]

Oh, autumnbronze, you can also transport the frozen EBM in your check-in luggage.


You might find this web page useful: http://newborns.stanford.edu/Breastfeeding/ShipNStore.html

[veraclari]

hi desertwind,


thanks for sharing your experience, hope i'll succeed in breastfeeding this round
:xedfingers:

[tigger88]

Officially joining this club too.

[Mychildren]

Saying hello here. I'm still breastfeeding and my baby is coming to two next year january.

[SAHM_TAN]

tigger88:

Officially joining this club too.

how's your experience so far?

[thatsmygirl]

its been scientifically proven that breastfeeding is the best for the babies and our bodies! it helps us to maintain young with nutrients for the baby and for our body’s preparations. it also helps us to lose weight the fastest way.

[veraclari]

hi mummies, need ur advice. i hvt given birth but i hv shrp pains on my nipples sometimes now that i’m in my last trimester. is this normal? it’s not the breast but the nipple… tia!

[Mychildren]

Think its normal, veraclari.