I have several clients who are waiting for the delivery of their next baby. They want a better experience this time..more efficient nursing with a larger supply. They can do this for sure..and I educated them that it does start with the initial feeding in the Labor & Delivery area. See the handout: "Tips for First Feeding in Labor and Delivery."...
In the previous 2 parts, of this 3 part blog on Feeding with Late Preterm Infants, we discussed what steps to take to ensure your baby is adequately fed, your milk supply is adequately stimulated, and your mind is calm with patience for more effective nursing at the breast.
Patience is needed in the evolving care plan. You think you are going to have a nursing champ and then he or she just looses steam and doesn't nurse well. So then, you are pumping and feeding and may lose hope about your plan to mostly nurse from the breast. I am here to tell you to not...
