I've noticed, now that my son is three weeks old, his feeding habits have started to change. He's hungry more often, and will eat more in one feeding. For the most part I've been sticking to the basic guidelines he had in his first week. Feeding at the breast for at least 20 minutes on each side, or eating 3-4 oz in a bottle feeding. Where it used to be a challenge to get him to feed the entire forty minutes, or to finish that last oz in the bottle, now he will go an hour or more at the breast, and will still seem hungry after gulping down the entire 4 oz from a bottle. This is becoming … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding: It’s all in the Diaper
January 22, 2009 By 1 Comment
Probably my biggest challenge so far, and a significant problem for many moms, are related in some way to breastfeeding. Is my baby getting enough to eat? How long should he or she feed? How often should I feed him? Should I wake him up if he hasn't eaten in a while or let him sleep? What do I do if I can't get him to latch on? Should it hurt or be sore? We could go on and on and on with questions. I took a breastfeeding class before my son was born, and I'm still slightly baffled. One of the most important questions, and the one that should be answered first and foremost … [Read more...]
Formula verses Breastfeeding
January 21, 2009 By 4 Comments
While most hospitals and doctors seem to promote breastfeeding over formula feeding, most mothers go with formula over breast milk. Probably more for convenience than anything else. It seems to be a big issue for some moms and even some doctors who insist on knowing which one you will do before your third trimester. I personally have decided to breastfeed. I'm going to be a stay at home mom for as long as I can, so the convenience verses the benefits really works out. But for some women, breastfeeding can be more of a challenge. While breastfeeding is obviously the best for mom and … [Read more...]