Nipple shields are usually clear, flexible, nipple shaped pieces of silicone with holes in the tip that can be held over the breast while a baby nurses. They can be a wonderful option to mothers who are having certain breastfeeding difficulties, as long as important concerns about using them are addressed. (more…)
Sometimes using a breast pump is painful and your breasts don’t seem to be emptying properly. What then? Well, then it’s time to check and see if your breast pump parts actually fit your breast. You can’t make an ill-fitting breast pump work correctly no matter how hard you try. (more…)
I didn’t get a breastpump when my first was born. I actually only got one after my fifth. In hindsight, I should have had one from the start. For one thing, engorgement can be painful for new moms and frustrating for the new baby. Engorged nipples are hard to latch onto and if the engorgement cannot be properly relieved, mastitis can even set in. (more…)