Posts by antlife

I'm pregnant with my third, and a little concerned about facing the same type of post-partum recovery as my last two. I feel so utterly broken for at least 2 weeks after labor. I have fainted about an hour after both of my home-births...

I have been pumping for the past 3 days (just a few minutes twice a day). I haven't noticed an increase in contractions and I stop just before the colostrum drips into the pump. I am really glad to be preparing my nipples this time...

I am almost 38 weeks along and my midwife encouraged me to use my good quality breast pump a few moments a day to help draw out my one flat nipple. Any advice on this idea? I do not want to pump out colostrum, so if I stop pumping just...

Quote: Don't take it off. Loosen the last straps you tie and then pull the front panel forward and slip your infant out. Awesome! That makes perfect sense!! Thank you Sapphire_Chan.

I'm certain this has been addressed in the past, but I'm having trouble finding it. Can any one recommend a carrier that works well for ECing? I've tried wraps before and have found them uncomfortable because I am petite, thin and...