Down to Birth

#306 | Breastfeeding Q&A: Engorgement & Oversupply; Sleepy Feeders; Hands-Free Pumps; Foremilk/Hindmilk Imbalances; Cracked Nipples


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Do you know the "hi" joke? If not, you haven't been listening long enough or need to go back to our earliest episodes, lol! If you haven't been there you should. We have some amazing episodes from season one.

Anyway, today is all about breastfeeding. Trisha answers our listeners' questions on the following:

Are there any techniques to relieve engorgement and over-production of milk in the early days to be more comfortable? And Cynthia asks Trisha: Why is oversupply such a problem, anyway?

What do you recommend for extra sleepy babies to help them breastfeed when they're demonstrating a preference for bottles over breast? Could being born prematurely have an impact on the situation?

Is it ok to use a portable, hands-free pump instead of double electric pump? And find out why it might be best to engage in a side activity while pumping.

Does breastfeeding reduce your calcium stores in your bones and should you take more calcium while breastfeeding?

For quickies we touch on foreceful letdowns, foremilk/hindmilk balance, breastfeeding apps, breastfeeding without pillow support, cracked nipples, bottle introduction, and our bravest breastfeeding experiences!

Over on YouTube, Trisha provides a demonstration of latch on her preferred bottle for breastfeeding babies. 

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