Nursing Mothers, Breast Milk Production - Catherine Sinclair Has More Info

Breast-Feeding Support

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Breast-feeding can be beneficial for both baby and mother. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful.

Breast-feeding can be beneficial for both baby and mother. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful.

• Keep up the supplements Continue taking your prenatal vitamin supplement to help supply extra nutrients needed during lactation
• Get the nutrients you need Eat a balanced diet of unprocessed foods with extra calories and calcium to support lactation
• Kick the habitsReduce or eliminate sources of caffeine, alcohol, and nicotine to prevent transferring unhealthy amounts of these substances through your breast milk
• Maximize the milk supply Feed your baby frequently, and for as long as possible; help increase and maintain your milk supply by minimizing fatigue and stress
• Perfect your positioning See a lactation specialist or other knowledgeable healthcare practitioner for guidance on changing your baby’s feeding position and preventing or relieving sore nipples...

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