Multiple psychologists believe that a nursing baby enjoys a sense of security from the warmth and presence of the mother, especially when there is skin-to-skin contact during feeding. Most parents of bottle-fed babies may be tempted to prop bottles in the babies mouth. This lacks the human contact during feeding. It is important that a nursing mother cuddle and kiss her infant many times during the day. Nursing becomes more than a way to feed a baby; it’s a source of tenderness, warmth and comfort.

Studies have shown that when a baby is being fed and nurtured in this way, it’s natural for them to fall relax and fall asleep quickly. After you learn about your baby, you know how much he or she can consume in one feeding. If they fall asleep too soon, try to gently nudge them awake to finish the feeding. You can easily wake them with a little tickle on the bottom of their feet. If you do not they will get hungry sooner, then you’ll be feeding he or she off their schedule and make your life more difficult. This is one time in your life that you will want to get it right the first time.

Breast-Feeding is great for a new mother as well as for her baby. The bond that is created is once in a lifetime experience that one should never miss. This sets up the babies emotional support system for their future at this time. Studies have shown that a breast fed child is more emotionally secure than a child who is not a breast fed child.

The other side of breastfeeding is there are no bottles to sterilize. You don’t have to run to the store and buy formula that has to be mixed, measured and heated before feeding. Another benefit is the mother will start to lose the added weight that she gained during the pregnancy while nursing. This is natures way of added natural weight loss to compensate for the pounds gained during pregnancy. It burns calories and helps the nursing mother to lose the pounds of pregnancy naturally. Natural lactation stimulates the uterus to contract back to its original size.

A nursing mother must always get the extra needed rest. It is important she sit down, put her feet up and relax every couple of hours. This helps in the natural healing of the body to childbirth. The good thing is during breastfeeding at night, you do not have to go to the refrigerator for a bottle and warm it while the baby cries. Both you and the baby will also rest if you are breastfeeding and dozing while you nurse at night. It is important to have a comfortable rocking chair during this time period, money is no object for this luxury of rest.

In conclusion, if you suspect any problems with your breast milk, your child’s’ health or nursing, consult with your Pediatrician immediately. Remember, you are the sole source of nourishment for your baby and it is important you do not smoke or drink at this time. Eat organic food and live your life naturally during this time of your life. If you suspect your child has allergies, consult with your Pediatrician also.

Scott Fitzgerald is a consultant dealing with various products and Marketing. He can be reached at http://www.breastfeeding23.com or http://www.allergy-safehomes.com

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I am 26 weeks pregnant and I plan to breast feed my daughter exclusively! I also want to pump my milk so that her dad and others can feed her. What types of breast pumps worked the best for you! I hear the electric ones can get pretty expensive and the manual ones aren’t to good! What worked for you? Thanks for answering!
Any pump made by Medela is good. Don’t be fooled by someone telling you that a manual is bad. They aren’t great for daily use, but if you get a good quality manual pump you are much better off than a low quality electric. My general rule of thumb is if the electric costs less than $150 you are wasting your money. The cheap electrics will really tear your nipples up!! Avoid shopping places like Walmart for your pump. They are more focused on carrying products that will make them the most profit, even if they are worthless. Target is a much better store to look at if you are interested in actually buying one. I am currently saving to buy a Medela Pump in Style, which is the only retail pump that contains hospital technology. It is about $279, but very worth the money. You would be suprised at how much more milk you are able to pump with a good quality pump. The quality makes all the difference. Until I get the money though, I’m making do with my Medela Harmony manual pump. They are around $35 in stores, but mine was given to me by the WIC lactation consultant in my area. It works just fine for my needs at the moment. I get much more out of it than I did with the $40 evenflo electric that I bought with my first child! I actually choose the manual over the evenflo! Honestly, I trust anything with the name Medela on it. Many companies out there make pumps, but a majority of them are first and foremost bottle companies. Their main priority is to sell bottles and bottle supplies. Medela is exclusively a breastfeeding company. They are most commonly used in hospitals as well. They are constantly striving to make breastfeeding a better experiance for mom and baby. Other than that, you can always check your local WIC office. Some states will provide a double electric pump for exclusively breastfeeding moms. I know Oklahoma, Texas, and California do. Oklahoma gives out the Ameda Purely Yours double electric pump. I’ve never seen them in stores here and have read very few reviews, but I took a breastfeeding class and the Lactation consultant teaching it said they are pretty good. You really need to decide how you are going to use the pump before you buy. The manuals are best for occasional use. They are great for something like an occasional bottle or building up a little bit of emergency stash. I use mine at the start of every feeding because my milk comes out to fast for my baby. I can also keep it in my diaper bag for emergency situations. If something like this is all you are planning on doing, I’d recomend just spending your money on the manual rather than wasting it on a big fancy one. The Medela Harmony is great. It is comfortable to use and has 2 different types of sucking simulations you can use. If you are going to need to pump to go back to work or something you might consider an electric pump. Most moms agree that the double electrics are best because they are quicker, but the singles are cheaper. You have to weigh whether the time or money issue is more important. If worse comes to worse, go ask a lactation consultant which pump she would recomend for you. Good luck and congrats!

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