This time around I spent some time getting ready to nurse again.
First thing I did was get out my pump and run it through a little sanitizing cycle and made sure all my membranes and parts were in great shape, I had no idea how important that little white piece is to pumping! Then I went out and purchased some great products! Obviously some most people already know about, nursing bra, nursing tanks and breast pads!
Wait breast pads?! Ok with my first I was given a few things at the hospital and one of those things was disposable paper beast pads? Um I wish someone had thrown them away for me and pointed me into the direction of BAMBOOBIES! These are the bees knees of breast pads! Why? For the most obvious reason they are heart shaped! They are washable! But more importantly they work! I purchased a pair and my first mistake was only buying one pair! My first week home I had a major over supply and my milk came in full force, at night I was constantly leaking, and I expected to wake up soaked. Well I can honestly say I didn't! My BAMBOOBIES were soaked but not my shirt! Amazing! I threw them in the washer and then the dryer and they came out even softer than before! These breast pads are made of an incredibly soft organic cotton and bamboo rayon velour with an inner layer of hemp and organic cotton. They are so absorbent and really truly amazing must have for nursing moms!
Something else nursing moms struggle with is keeping a good supply and making sure they are producing enough for their little one. The most important thing is to stay hydrated and keep up your calories! I have to amazing products that help with both!
First milk maid tea! It's an organic tea that helps promoted healthy lactation. I think it's tasty and I've noticed an increase in supply by just brewing a cup once or twice a day! I also enjoy it iced with a lemon or hot with a little sugar! Earth mama angel baby carries milk maid tea and a whole bunch of other great products for pregnancy nursing and baby!
Second milk makers cookies! Yummy cookies that help increase supply! I'm sure you could look up a recipe and make your own but I for one don't have the time with two kids to run to the store and then bake? They carry a variety of flavors oatmeal raisin and oatmeal chocolate chip! The raves about how well they work are never ending! The two main ingredients that assist in milk production are brewers yeast and flax seed! Did I mention they were cookies?? These are a must try for sure!
Nursing is one of the most amazing experiences I have had as a mother and I feel lucky to be able to do it. Hopefully with these things many more mommas will be able to enjoy nursing their babies!
