You’re moving into a new role as “Working Breastfeeding Mother.” This handy checklist will help to make the transition as smooth as possible. Immediately Congratulate yourself for providing your baby with the benefits of breastmilk. At... read more »
Pumping mums may not need everything found in a nappy bag when they head out the door, but even the shortest of trips requires planning ahead. It helps to have a packing routine so you don’t leave parts behind. Here are some suggestions from... read more »
Once you and your baby have gotten off to a good start breastfeeding, you may decide you want to introduce pumping.
You’ve probably seen or hear stories of mums will a full freezer of breastmilk storage bags and you may be wondering who can produce so much milk. First things first: You don’t need a freezer stock of breastmilk to feed your baby, even if you’re planning... read more »
What is a breast cushion? The breast cushion is the piece of the breast pump that goes around your breast. Here’s what you need to know about fit. The Lansinoh® Comfort-FitTM Breast Cushion is designed with a soft, flexible silicone rim... read more »
Studies have shown that the health benefits of breastfeeding for both mother and baby are extensive, and include immediate benefits, longer term benefits, as well as psychological benefits and helping to establish a close bond. Benefits to mum From... read more »
This type of bonding can happen very quickly within minutes or hours of birth, or it can take a lot longer, and this can (but not always) depend on other reasons. Perhaps there were complications during the birth, or the baby was born with health problems or he/she... read more »
When using a pump, such as Lansinoh’s Compact Single Electric Breast Pump, you need to create a relaxing routine, which will help condition a let-down of breastmilk and initiate... read more »
You may find it easier to pack two bags for hospital: one for during labour and one for after giving birth. Labour bag Birth plan and hospital notes Your usual toiletries Massage lotion Facial sponge/water... read more »
