Breastfeeding: Challenges of the First Days to Success

Last week I had the pleasure of hosting my second live Pregnancy Magazine Google Hangout about breastfeeding basics that specifically focused on those first few important days after your baby is born. I was joined by fellow experts Corey Colwell-Lipson, LMFT, ATR-BC Margarita Marasigan, RN, CCE and Leslie Schilling, MA, RD, LDN. We talked about what challenges can come up during those first few days when you’re waiting for you milk to come in, creating a good environment for breastfeeding, and tools to help make latching easier. We also discussed maintaining your milk supply, how to manage demanding feeding schedules and the importance of family support. See below to watch the full video: The next topic will cover breastfeeding strategies for going back to work, so you won’t want to miss it! It’s LIVE at 1 p.m. ET on Wednesday May 22! Keep Checking Back Weekly for More Episodes You can catch this weekly show on www.PregnancyMagazine.com, as well on Pregnancy’s Google + page, as well as www.YouTube.com/PregnancyMag , where you’ll also find archives of other hangouts related to your pregnancy. Join Us Wednesday May 22 for Breastfeeding Hangout The next topic will cover breastfeeding strategies for going back to work, so you won’t want to miss it! It’s LIVE at 1 p.m. ET on Wednesday May 22! Share Your Story Leave a comment below and share an experience you had during those early days. What made it easier for you? What did you learn from it?
Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog - Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Authors: Tags: children life nutrition pregnancy babies breastfeeding breastmilk pregnancy magazine Source Type: blogs