tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7895457216397447760.post7628296803213472588..comments2023-07-05T09:46:34.551-05:00Comments on Life Happens So Smile: Pssstttt...I have a secret...Shawna Meyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05051949410967394157noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7895457216397447760.post-36050567798688198222012-06-28T15:35:29.992-05:002012-06-28T15:35:29.992-05:00Samantha,
First I would like to say, ouch. I have...Samantha, <br />First I would like to say, ouch. I have been there. <br /><br />How long have you been nursing? <br /><br />When I went through this, I used Lansinoh HPA cream. Here is the link to their website so you can locate a retailer: http://www.lansinoh.co.uk/products <br /><br />If you are sensitive to wool products, there is a company that I have heard nothing but excellent things about, Earth Mama Angle Baby. They have a natural nipple butter that is hypo-allergenic. Here is their website: http://www.earthmamaangelbaby.com/breastfeeding-support<br /><br />With the Lasinoh, you put it on after a feeding, and there is no need to wipe it off before the next feeding. I'm not sure about the EMAB nipple butter. Also, breast milk its self is very healing and soothing. Until you are able to get your hands on these products, I would suggest expressing a few drops of milk at each feeding, and rubbing it into your nipple gently, then allowing the nipple to air dry before you put it away. I realize this isn't always possible (imagine the stir you would cause at the local coffee shop) but as often as you possibly can, let them air out.<br /><br />I also was IN LOVE with gel pads that you put in your bra directly on your breast between feedings. The gel was cooling and soothing, and it was reusable for several days. These are the ones I used: http://www.lansinoh.com/products/soothies-by-lansinoh-gel-pads but There are several options out there including these from Ameda: Ameda ComfortGel™ Extended-Use Hydrogel Pads http://www.amedadirect.com/ameda-comfortgel-hydrogel-pads.html These ones seem nicer because you can rinse and reuse them for 6 days. <br /><br />I hope these suggestions help you out. <br /><br />{{{hugs}}}<br />ShawnaShawna Meyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05051949410967394157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7895457216397447760.post-81744004704972088342012-06-28T12:50:19.081-05:002012-06-28T12:50:19.081-05:00What cream would you recommend for really sore cra...What cream would you recommend for really sore crack bledding nipples?Samantha Hollowaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7895457216397447760.post-7676572712803681582012-06-17T00:23:38.982-05:002012-06-17T00:23:38.982-05:00Put the clock away! Newborns (and toddlers) can f...Put the clock away! Newborns (and toddlers) can feed for hours sometimes looking at a clock can drive you a bit crazy. Grab a book or a box set or a few movies instead.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7895457216397447760.post-58458366670188385672012-06-16T15:31:58.132-05:002012-06-16T15:31:58.132-05:00I completely agree that it's important to rela...I completely agree that it's important to relax. There was a while when I wondered why Baby M always took longer to feed if I needed to go out and do something. I realised that the stress I was feeling mentally telling her to hurry up was probably affecting my let down meaning she had to feed longer to get the same amount of milk.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14113512227697473345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7895457216397447760.post-935314450825216252012-06-16T14:04:22.250-05:002012-06-16T14:04:22.250-05:00My top tip would also be to relax and enjoy it. N...My top tip would also be to relax and enjoy it. Not putting too much pressure on yourself and 'going with it' is half the battle :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7895457216397447760.post-33048462364654881322012-06-16T04:00:56.523-05:002012-06-16T04:00:56.523-05:00Persevering in the key! Son give up no matter how ...Persevering in the key! Son give up no matter how hard it getshannahmdyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09414690457546382386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7895457216397447760.post-559150368424756522012-06-14T16:02:09.032-05:002012-06-14T16:02:09.032-05:00My top tip would be to find your local support/pee...My top tip would be to find your local support/peer supporters/breastfeeding group before baby is born so you can get to know them, this makes it much easier to contact them after baby is born; faces to names and voices. Its good to know you have support from people who you know and are familiar with and that you trust.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01062056285040676205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7895457216397447760.post-72273612102996157452012-06-14T14:42:01.738-05:002012-06-14T14:42:01.738-05:00My top tip is keep an open mind - I was totally ag...My top tip is keep an open mind - I was totally against co-sleeping but it made life so much easier in the early days when breastfeeding (so long as it is done safely).candise382https://www.blogger.com/profile/16675694474550012990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7895457216397447760.post-28389289494867327122012-06-14T14:13:35.964-05:002012-06-14T14:13:35.964-05:00my top tip is every time your baby feeds have a sn...my top tip is every time your baby feeds have a snack and drink your self so you build up your calories and energy levels.sammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04835384950030112349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7895457216397447760.post-16830736579328853892012-06-13T04:02:34.002-05:002012-06-13T04:02:34.002-05:00My top tip is to set yourself up somewere nice and...My top tip is to set yourself up somewere nice and comfy with everthing you are likely to need as especialy in the early days you never know how long you will be feeding for. I always had a muslin, drink and a snack to hand with my little girl and will be doing the same when bump decides to arrive lol : )so then you can just relax and enjoy!willmer01https://www.blogger.com/profile/00949920165026134895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7895457216397447760.post-60132834077936489672012-06-12T07:35:50.407-05:002012-06-12T07:35:50.407-05:00My top tip is controversial. At some stage you may...My top tip is controversial. At some stage you may want a night off, from breastfeeding to let your hair down. Try introducing some expressed milk via a bottle at about 6 weeks so you can have a little break. I didn't and regretted it as when I did try and give my son a bottle at 6 months he totally refused it!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09496005349016149018noreply@blogger.com