I have a lot of questions that I'm not sure who to ask. I don't personally feel like they're embarrassing but I feel like i may embarrass others by asking. If you can answer any of the questions below, feel free to answer anonymously if you'd like but please answer if you can!
1. After I start feeling the baby move, is it going to make sex awkward? I just imagine being in the middle of doing the deed and feeling the baby move. Will it kill the mood?
2. Breast feeding. Ha. I guess it isn't really a question but it's something that I'm very nervous about. I'm not nervous about doing it later on. I'm more nervous about the first time and getting into the swing of it. I intend on exclusively breastfeeding and not supplementing with formula. Any tips about this would be awesome!
- I think it would help to hear first-time breastfeeding stories
- Tips and tricks to ensure a good milk supply.
- Things that are not safe to eat or drink while breastfeeding. What if I do have a drink? What do I do then?
- Solutions to normal breastfeeding conditions like sore nipples, blocked ducts, etc.
- Pumping tips. Freezing or refrigerating? How often to pump when at home and when not at home, etc.
- Comfortable nursing positions? It seems strange but, no matter how many I play out in my head, they don't seem comfortable for mother or baby.
Thank you so much for reading. If you think you know somebody that can answer some of these questions, please feel free to direct them to my page! I have a lot more questions but I'll save them for another post and another day.
1. It may at first, but, in the long run, your hormones will be revving and you shouldn't care. More men will have an issue before a woman will.
ReplyDelete2. Let the baby do what they do best, nurse. Babies are already born with the want/need to nurse.
To keep your milk supply up, pump, pump, pump, and if you are not capable of producing enough, supplimenting is NOT that big of an issue. It is a possibility that you may have to. Just make sure you understand this.
Stay away from alcohol and be weary of any medications you may be taking. I would also personally suggest staying away from high-mercury count fish and peppers. If you do have a drink, pump, pump, pump and dispose of the milk immediately. Your body may process the alcohol for up to 24 hours after that first drink. Make sure you stock-pile milk for just an event. Do NOT let up on pumping, or your milk supply will dry up.
For sore nipples, bag balm. It helps, greatly. Just make sure to wash your breasts prior to feeding. Blocked ducts, hot showers and gently massaging the milk out.
As for pumping tips, you should be pumping every couple of hours, minimum, if you want to support a breastmilk only diet for your little one. I preferred fridge vs. freezing. As with anything, freezing can destroy a good portion of what the baby will take from the milk. However, properly stored in freezing, it can last a while.
Nursing positions. Invest in a boppy pillow!! Do it! It is a life-saver.. Hands-free nursing, or nearly such. Settle it on your lap or around your side, and lay baby on top of it.. You can lounge back. I don't think I could have made it through nursing without it.
Lastly a thing that isn't on your list. Breast-feeding pads. stock up on them. You will let loose milk the second you hear a baby cry, even if it isn't your own. High-stress can also do this. I cannot tell you how many shirts I soaked through.
Thank you so much Dani!
DeleteI did wonder if the boppy pillows were just a gimmick or if they're really beneficial. It's good to hear that there are things that can make it easier.
Also, breastfeeding pads; yes. I've heard many things about them. Here's a question though, what about when not wearing a bra? Or will that become an all the time occurrence after the baby comes?
Sex will only be awkward if you let it. The only way the baby moving would truly ruin it, is if he slides into a very uncomfortable position for you, like up under your ribs. Many people say once you get big its best to have girl on top sex, but really, a giant belly in the guys face isn't going to be a turn on and I feel its harder to move around enough. Doggy style fixes all of that, with the added bonus that any movement from baby will only be noticed by you and won't spoil the mood.
ReplyDeleteBreastfeeding go to page: kellymom.com Everything you need to know from storage guidelines to medicines that are safe to foods/herbs that will up/lower your supply ... Everything!
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