Guest guest Posted May 26, 2001 Report Share Posted May 26, 2001 > I can see why you might think that, , as when I was first > breastfeeding I could not do it without making myself comfortable on > piles of cushions and certainly could not do anything else but as time > went along I got more and more mobile, to the extent that I now wander > around the house doing things one handed with DD2 attached (and she > weighs 19lbs). I think it is a bit like driving, when you first start > you think you cannot possibly get the hang of changing gear, steering > and looking where you're going all at the same time but within months > you're doing it without thinking! Sounds reasonable to me. My section was SO sore that I was never comfortable trying to feed DS. I tried loads of chairs, sofas, telephone directories to raise feet, cushions galore with DS under the arm as tummy just could NOT take any weight. I even borrowed a child's chair from our church as I had managed to get DS to feed there once, but it never worked at home. I was never able to feed lying down as I couldn't lie on my side because of the pain. I remember vividly DS being " plonked " next to me on the bed in hospital (this was before I was able to get up) I couldn't move, he started crying and I couldn't hold him, I couldn't even reach the nurses button and one of the other ladies had to call the midwife to help me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2001 Report Share Posted May 26, 2001 > I can see why you might think that, , as when I was first > breastfeeding I could not do it without making myself comfortable on > piles of cushions and certainly could not do anything else but as time > went along I got more and more mobile, to the extent that I now wander > around the house doing things one handed with DD2 attached (and she > weighs 19lbs). I think it is a bit like driving, when you first start > you think you cannot possibly get the hang of changing gear, steering > and looking where you're going all at the same time but within months > you're doing it without thinking! Sounds reasonable to me. My section was SO sore that I was never comfortable trying to feed DS. I tried loads of chairs, sofas, telephone directories to raise feet, cushions galore with DS under the arm as tummy just could NOT take any weight. I even borrowed a child's chair from our church as I had managed to get DS to feed there once, but it never worked at home. I was never able to feed lying down as I couldn't lie on my side because of the pain. I remember vividly DS being " plonked " next to me on the bed in hospital (this was before I was able to get up) I couldn't move, he started crying and I couldn't hold him, I couldn't even reach the nurses button and one of the other ladies had to call the midwife to help me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2001 Report Share Posted May 26, 2001 > I can see why you might think that, , as when I was first > breastfeeding I could not do it without making myself comfortable on > piles of cushions and certainly could not do anything else but as time > went along I got more and more mobile, to the extent that I now wander > around the house doing things one handed with DD2 attached (and she > weighs 19lbs). I think it is a bit like driving, when you first start > you think you cannot possibly get the hang of changing gear, steering > and looking where you're going all at the same time but within months > you're doing it without thinking! Sounds reasonable to me. My section was SO sore that I was never comfortable trying to feed DS. I tried loads of chairs, sofas, telephone directories to raise feet, cushions galore with DS under the arm as tummy just could NOT take any weight. I even borrowed a child's chair from our church as I had managed to get DS to feed there once, but it never worked at home. I was never able to feed lying down as I couldn't lie on my side because of the pain. I remember vividly DS being " plonked " next to me on the bed in hospital (this was before I was able to get up) I couldn't move, he started crying and I couldn't hold him, I couldn't even reach the nurses button and one of the other ladies had to call the midwife to help me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2001 Report Share Posted May 26, 2001 , your experience is very similar to that related by a very brave lady to the NCT conference last year. (In fact, I wondered if you *were* that lady, for a moment!) She was telling us about it to emphasise the fact that Postnatal care in Britain leaves a *lot* to be desired. And that is where NCT comes in, to try to improve the situation for all mums and so that no one else ever has to go through what you have been through. Lesley ------------- From: & -Jane I remember vividly DS being " plonked " next to me on the bed in hospital (this was before I was able to get up) I couldn't move, he started crying and I couldn't hold him, I couldn't even reach the nurses button and one of the other ladies had to call the midwife to help me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2001 Report Share Posted May 26, 2001 , your experience is very similar to that related by a very brave lady to the NCT conference last year. (In fact, I wondered if you *were* that lady, for a moment!) She was telling us about it to emphasise the fact that Postnatal care in Britain leaves a *lot* to be desired. And that is where NCT comes in, to try to improve the situation for all mums and so that no one else ever has to go through what you have been through. Lesley ------------- From: & -Jane I remember vividly DS being " plonked " next to me on the bed in hospital (this was before I was able to get up) I couldn't move, he started crying and I couldn't hold him, I couldn't even reach the nurses button and one of the other ladies had to call the midwife to help me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 25, 2003 Report Share Posted June 25, 2003 > Hi, I am almost 33 weeks pregnant and was considering breastfeeding. > Should I? That's a personal decision. Barring any drugs that are L3 or higher on the risk scale, or barring any physical barriers....breastfeeding is significantly healtheir for the baby... but it's a personal decision whether or not you should. >Does anyone on this board breastfeed. Yup... I had a nursling when I had surgery almost 2 years ago...she weaned when I got pregnant 5 months postop...and I'm nursing my newest member (9.5 months old) > If so, do you have to > eat more and have you maintained your weight while breastfeeding? Yes, you have to eat more...because you're supporting another person (just like when pregnant). I haven't maintained my weight while breastfeeding...I significantly dropped my weight. I lost 100 pounds when I got pregnant (hit my -100 down 2 days before my positive pregnancy test), lost 15 pounds the first trimester, maintained my weight throughout my pregnancy, then lost 85 pounds in the last 9 months. I'm now below goal weight. > I > just want the best for my new baby girl and I confused about > breastfeeding because we don't eat that much. Any suggestions will > help, thanks. Shanicqua Why would you be concerned about eating enough to breastfeed if you are able to eat enough for a pregnancy? Soderblom CCCE CD(DONA) ICD CLD Student Midwife CAPPA Board of Directors - Advisor Birth Doula/Childbirth Educator/Pregnancy-Birth Photography Mesa, AZ Owner: Birth Story Diaries - real births, real photos http://www.birthdiaries.com Owner: SouthwestDoulas.com - locate a birth professional or find out about a hospital in your area! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 25, 2003 Report Share Posted June 25, 2003 > Hi, I am almost 33 weeks pregnant and was considering breastfeeding. > Should I? That's a personal decision. Barring any drugs that are L3 or higher on the risk scale, or barring any physical barriers....breastfeeding is significantly healtheir for the baby... but it's a personal decision whether or not you should. >Does anyone on this board breastfeed. Yup... I had a nursling when I had surgery almost 2 years ago...she weaned when I got pregnant 5 months postop...and I'm nursing my newest member (9.5 months old) > If so, do you have to > eat more and have you maintained your weight while breastfeeding? Yes, you have to eat more...because you're supporting another person (just like when pregnant). I haven't maintained my weight while breastfeeding...I significantly dropped my weight. I lost 100 pounds when I got pregnant (hit my -100 down 2 days before my positive pregnancy test), lost 15 pounds the first trimester, maintained my weight throughout my pregnancy, then lost 85 pounds in the last 9 months. I'm now below goal weight. > I > just want the best for my new baby girl and I confused about > breastfeeding because we don't eat that much. Any suggestions will > help, thanks. Shanicqua Why would you be concerned about eating enough to breastfeed if you are able to eat enough for a pregnancy? Soderblom CCCE CD(DONA) ICD CLD Student Midwife CAPPA Board of Directors - Advisor Birth Doula/Childbirth Educator/Pregnancy-Birth Photography Mesa, AZ Owner: Birth Story Diaries - real births, real photos http://www.birthdiaries.com Owner: SouthwestDoulas.com - locate a birth professional or find out about a hospital in your area! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 25, 2003 Report Share Posted June 25, 2003 > Hi, I am almost 33 weeks pregnant and was considering breastfeeding. > Should I? That's a personal decision. Barring any drugs that are L3 or higher on the risk scale, or barring any physical barriers....breastfeeding is significantly healtheir for the baby... but it's a personal decision whether or not you should. >Does anyone on this board breastfeed. Yup... I had a nursling when I had surgery almost 2 years ago...she weaned when I got pregnant 5 months postop...and I'm nursing my newest member (9.5 months old) > If so, do you have to > eat more and have you maintained your weight while breastfeeding? Yes, you have to eat more...because you're supporting another person (just like when pregnant). I haven't maintained my weight while breastfeeding...I significantly dropped my weight. I lost 100 pounds when I got pregnant (hit my -100 down 2 days before my positive pregnancy test), lost 15 pounds the first trimester, maintained my weight throughout my pregnancy, then lost 85 pounds in the last 9 months. I'm now below goal weight. > I > just want the best for my new baby girl and I confused about > breastfeeding because we don't eat that much. Any suggestions will > help, thanks. Shanicqua Why would you be concerned about eating enough to breastfeed if you are able to eat enough for a pregnancy? Soderblom CCCE CD(DONA) ICD CLD Student Midwife CAPPA Board of Directors - Advisor Birth Doula/Childbirth Educator/Pregnancy-Birth Photography Mesa, AZ Owner: Birth Story Diaries - real births, real photos http://www.birthdiaries.com Owner: SouthwestDoulas.com - locate a birth professional or find out about a hospital in your area! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 14, 2003 Report Share Posted August 14, 2003 In a message dated 8/13/2003 10:56:54 AM Eastern Daylight Time, Shrad655@... writes: > I am > going in for my C-Section next Tue the 19th and I am praying that I can do > this. I want to breast feed in the worst way. GOOD LUCK on the birth of your baby! As for breastfeeding if your dr does prophalactic antibiotics (which for those who don't know is just there " just in case " and I think it helped me NOT get an infection in my incision.) make sure its an antibiotic compatible with nursing. I didn't get a compatible one with my first two deliveries and I feel (and the LC) that is the reason for my nursing problems with them. I had low milk supply and gave up nursing my DS @ 6wks, my DD I continued to nurse till 14mos (when I had my surgery) and then picked it up again from 17-22mos b/c of her severe dairy allergy! My newest munchkin is now 6wks old and exclusively breastfed and gaining quite well. I nursed him on cue from 2hrs old (when I first got to nurse and touch him) and I have a wonderful milk supply this time! Best of luck on your delivery and good healing vibes! Just had my 3rd scheduled section.. and while #2 was a LOT easier than #1, #3 for me was a breeze! A note if you're interested.. instead of asking for narcotic pain killers.. ask for 600mgs of Motrin it worked wonders on the pain MUCH better than percoset EVER did. I got it after baby #2 and requested it after baby #3.. I took no narcotics with #3 and only some motrin for the afterpains :-) Oh and my surgeon OK'd motrin after 6mos post op! *~Joy~* Lap RNY @ 491lbs town Memorial Dr. Bertha 2/26/01 Mommy to: (1-9-99) & Saralyn (12-15-99) AND Hunter 07/03/03 7lbs 13ozs & 20 " long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 14, 2003 Report Share Posted August 14, 2003 > make sure its an antibiotic compatible with nursing. I > didn't get a compatible one with my first two deliveries and I feel > (and the LC) that is the reason for my nursing problems with them. What antibiotic did you get that was incompatable with nursing? > I > had low milk supply and gave up nursing my DS @ 6wks, my DD I > continued to nurse till 14mos (when I had my surgery) and then picked > it up again from 17-22mos b/c of her severe dairy allergy! I'm curious as to why she weaned when she was 14 months? Did she wean herself? Or did you wean her? Soderblom CCCE CD(DONA) CLD Student Midwife - Mesa, AZ CAPPA Board of Directors Doula/CBE/Pregnancy/Birth Photography Owner: Birth Story Diaries - real births, real photos http://www.birthdiaries.com Owner: SouthwestDoulas.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 14, 2003 Report Share Posted August 14, 2003 > I have been pannning on BF'ing becuase I heard that it is the only > time in your adult life that you actually can lose fat cells instead > of just having them shrink. At the risk of disappointing you... this isn't true. Breastfeeding doesn't alter your fat cells. If you eat fewer calories than you use on a daily basis (which is an extra 500-800 while nursing above what you would be otherwise), then you will lose weight the same as any other time. And if you eat more than you use...you will gain weight the same as any other time. Nursing doesn't change your fat cells. there are SO VERY many reasons to breastfeed...from reducing breast cancer risks to reducing the risk for allergies and certain cancers and asthma in the baby... but reducing the number of fat cells, unfortunately, is not one of the valid reasons... Soderblom CCCE CD(DONA) CLD Student Midwife - Mesa, AZ CAPPA Board of Directors Doula/CBE/Pregnancy/Birth Photography Owner: Birth Story Diaries - real births, real photos http://www.birthdiaries.com Owner: SouthwestDoulas.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 14, 2003 Report Share Posted August 14, 2003 > > At the risk of disappointing you... > > this isn't true. Breastfeeding doesn't alter your fat cells. > If you eat fewer calories than you use on a daily basis > (which is an extra 500-800 while nursing above what > you would be otherwise), then you will lose weight the > same as any other time. And if you eat more than you > use...you will gain weight the same as any other time. > Nursing doesn't change your fat cells. > AACCKK! You really know how to burst a girls bubble! LOL. Oh well, I am still gonna stick with the plan! Thanks for the info so I don't spread the nmis-information that was spread to me! Kimberley in NV edd 12/10/03 baby #1 lap rny 9/00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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