https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:18:37 +0000 Mon, 19 May 2014 22:13:55 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=44101 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44101&PID=5867498&title=breastfeeding-any-tips-please#5867498 Author: lilliz
Subject: 44101
Posted: 19 May 2014 at 10:13pm

Thanks so much. This will be a huge help. Gives me a bit more confidence that I can hopefully do it this time! I'm nervous but here's hoping I'm in control this time rather than out of control!

Thanks again x]]> Mon, 19 May 2014 22:13:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44101&PID=5867498&title=breastfeeding-any-tips-please#5867498 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44101&PID=5867417&title=breastfeeding-any-tips-please#5867417 Author: LateStarterLorna
Subject: 44101
Posted: 19 May 2014 at 11:55am

I know how you feel, I ended up in hospital when dd was 10 days old with an abscess from mastitis, so was ultra paranoid, so much that I persuaded my midwife to give me a prescription for ab's from I gave birth, 2nd time no mastitis but repeated thrush attacks, sometimes you cant win.

Sages advice is spot on, I spent time massaging in the shower and after feeding and would try and make sure he feed completely off that side, I would massage the other side even if I wasnt going to feed, just to kind of soften everything up. Le Leche League is a great place to go for help before you have problems, your midwife should be able to point you in the right direction :)
]]> Mon, 19 May 2014 11:55:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44101&PID=5867417&title=breastfeeding-any-tips-please#5867417 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44101&PID=5867414&title=breastfeeding-any-tips-please#5867414 Author: sage
Subject: 44101
Posted: 19 May 2014 at 11:09am

First of all , congrats! And its awesome you want to bf again after a bad round last time.

To avoid mastitis, look out for the signs. I had a red patch on one of my breasts and had a couple blocked ducts. All I had to do was feed, feed, feed. Have a warm/hot shower and massage the affected area.
When you massage, direct the motion toward the nipple. - A little trick I learned from my midwife.

Talk to your midwife for some tips. If you run into trouble/need help, find a lactation consultant in your area. They are fantastic


Good luck!]]> Mon, 19 May 2014 11:09:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44101&PID=5867414&title=breastfeeding-any-tips-please#5867414 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44101&PID=5867409&title=breastfeeding-any-tips-please#5867409 Author: lilliz
Subject: 44101
Posted: 19 May 2014 at 10:10am

My 2nd baby is due to arrive any day and I feel under prepared with the whole BF thing!

With my son 4 years ago I only lasted 2 weeks with BF as I got terrible mastitis.

I really want a better go at it this time and would love any tips :-)

Should I feed on only one side each feed? How can I avoid mastitis? Ideas for making breastfeeding easier?

Thanks soooo much!

xx ]]> Mon, 19 May 2014 10:10:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44101&PID=5867409&title=breastfeeding-any-tips-please#5867409