Start Nursing the Right Way

Nursing your baby is so important and is something that should be done if it’s at all possible. Some say you should nurse for at least the first six months while others say the first year. You will know what is right for you and your baby.

When you have a baby you are tired and sore, but this is the most important time to nurse your new baby. They need all the vitamins and nutrients that are found in breastmilk. Here are some tips that will help you start nursing the right way and right away.

1. Pillow

Using a pillow will help with comfort for both you and the baby. It will also help ease the pressure if you had a c-section. A pillow will also help keep the baby at the level he needs to be so he can nurse properly and not struggle.

Using a nursing pillow makes it even easier. They are specifically designed to fit to the curves of your body. A nursing pillow helps reduce pain in the back and neck. They are even used by lactation nurses in the hospital.

2. Covers

When you first start nursing it may be difficult for you to nurse in public. Fear of someone seeing you or making you feel uncomfortable can cause you to stop nursing or stop you from going out in public. When you use a sling or cover your mind will be at ease and you won’t have a problem nursing in public.

3. Nursing bra

Nursing bras make it easier to nurse whether you are at home or in public and they can be purchased in many different places. They are designed to work well and easily.

4. Pumps

When it’s not possible to nurse your baby, you still want them to have breastmilk. The perfect way to make this happen is to use a breast pump. Breast pumps have come a long way. They used to be all manual, which meant your hands and arms would get tired after a while. Now they have electronic pumps that make it so much easier. Either way, they are easy to use. It’s well worth the work involved to pump so your baby can have breastmilk when you can’t nurse.

5. Storage

Pumping in the past meant you had a bag that you would seal, date, and place in the freezer. Plastic bags were difficult to stack which meant they would take up more room. Now they have freezer safe storage bottles. It’s the perfect way to pump breastmilk and store in the freezer. You can stack them with ease so you will have room for food in the freezer as well.

New mothers or mothers that are new to breastfeeding, need to have everything in place so they can nurse with ease. Using these tips will help you get a great start and feel comfortable with every part of it. Breastfeeding is important and when it’s made easy for you, you will likely nurse all of your children.

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Cerise Nichol is mom to two active boys, numerous pets and owner of Nestmom.com. Nestmom.com is a home-based business offering a variety of breastfeeding supplies.

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