Posts by dharmabum

I find it helpful to compress my breast and touch my breast, under the areola (in a cradle hold) to the baby's bottom lip. It all happens pretty quickly, and I usually have to untuck his lips after he latches.

Thanks you for the responses--they are really helpful! I guess I should dismiss my feelings of rejection and just be more patient.

I have been using a nipple shield with my three week old since he was born. He wasn't latching when he was born (traumatic labor--led to a C section) and I didn't know of the nipple shields cons. I would like to wean him off the...

My 2 1/2 week old babe was diagnosed with thrush today. He was prescribed the regular course of Nysatin. I have mild symptoms-- mildly sore nipples (could be from breastfeeding though) and my nipples were cracked the first week. I...

I have a 12 day year old. It seems like every other day breast feeding is challenging. Baby cries and fusses at the breast--and it looks like he needs to pass gas or have a bm. Is there anything that works to help him get rid of that...

This post is just what I was looking for! I feel like my body mechanics have definitely changed this week and I assumed it was due to baby dropping. I have a lot of pressure on my pubic bone every time I stand--it subsides after a few...

Thanks for the feedback everyone, it is very helpful!

I will be a stay at home mom and plan to nurse naturally as much as possible--not planning to introduce bottles for a few months. Any suggestions for breast pumps? I don't think I will need a high tech double pump, just something...

Thanks for the responses! I will clarify at my next appointment. I definitely came away from the appt. feeling like I was supposed to come into the hospital if my contractions didn't start within four hours, in order to be induced.

I just had my 34 week visit and was discussing a few things with my doctor. She stated that if my water breaks and contractions don't start within four hours that she would put me on "schedule for induction"--due to risk of...