You have a plan for continuing to breastfeed after you return to work. You have made arrangements to express your milk while apart from your baby, and you have lined up a childcare provider who says she is breastfeeding-friendly. You feel confident that this is going to go well. But life has a way of throwing a wrench into even the best-laid plans, and unforeseen issues have a way of arising. Join Marie for practical tips that will help you overcome common problems such as a baby who won't take your bottled milk, a baby who prefers feeding with one caregiver over another, caregiver who offers formula inappropriately, a caregiver who overfeeds your baby, and a traffic jam that leaves your breasts full and your miles-away baby hungry. Tune in to this episode so you'll be prepared for just about anything!

Breastfeeding and Childcare: Solving Unforeseen Problems

Every new mother hears that breast is best. Many decide to breastfeed so their baby has the best. But soon after birth, the days are often fraught with sleep deprivation and conflicting messages from peers, family members, and health care professionals. Later, negative messages from the media and critical comments from family members and others may trigger mothers to question their decision. Feelings of inadequacy, intimidation and societal pressure to wean can cause mothers to give up breastfeeding before meeting their goals.
The aim of this show is to empower parents to overcome the barriers that keep them from beginning or continuing to breastfeed. Through discussion of hospital practices, milk supply, medications, returning to work, milk storage options, and more, this show will provide an informed and supportive voice for new families and established families, so that they can take charge of their breastfeeding experience from conception through weaning.

Every new mother hears that breast is best. Many decide to breastfeed so their baby has the best. But soon after birth, the days are often fraught with sleep deprivation and conflicting messages from peers, family members, and health care professionals. Later, negative messages from the media and critical comments from family members and others may trigger mothers to question their decision. Feelings of inadequacy, intimidation and societal pressure to wean can cause mothers to give up breastfeeding before meeting their goals. The aim of this show is to empower parents to overcome the barriers that keep them from beginning or continuing to breastfeed. Through discussion of hospital practices, milk supply, medications, returning to work, milk storage options, and more, this show will provide an informed and supportive voice for new families and established families, so that they can take charge of their breastfeeding experience from conception through weaning.

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