Using Acupuncture to Support Pregnancy and Nursing

Sami Rank, MS, L.AC, practices acupuncture and herbal medicine in Phoenix, Arizona at 3 Treasures Acupuncture. She’s mama to two breastfed boys, Ananda (7) and Narayan (3). (Full disclosure: She’s also my sister) In the past, I’ve asked her to give me treatments for relaxation and some lower back pain. It’s pretty soothing! Recently, . . . → Read More: Using Acupuncture to Support Pregnancy and Nursing

Judy’s Advice: Nurse On Demand For Best Milk Supply

Hi all, I have to supplement when feeding my 4 week old. I have been using the Playtex slow flow nipple and it takes him an hour to drink 3 ounces. Sometimes he can’t even get any out. Is it too soon to switch to the medium flow nipple?

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New & Nursing Moms Need Lots Of H2O

Drink a LOT of water!

Breastfeeding can be extremely dehydrating.  You will need to make sure you drink a lot of fluids, especially water.  Keeping yourself hydrated will help your milk to come in stronger.

Keep a full glass of water by you at all times.

Put water in the nursery so that when you . . . → Read More: New & Nursing Moms Need Lots Of H2O