The internet is a great resource for breastfeeding and I really appreciate all the input and comments. I may not have access to a lactation consultant here but a blog and the internet is probably the next best thing.I realize after reading through some articles on kellymom that I have been stupidly feeding her on just one side each time and not on both sides. Apparently it´s okay to do that after your supply is well established, after maybe say three months, but not early on. Feeding on both sides encourages supply. I had no idea. I had good supply from the get go so I didn´t worry that I was only feeding her on one side but evidently it wasn´t such a good idea.
I´m also going to drink a big frothy Corona tonight which will send me in the wrong direction for weight loss but will be a good promoter of milk as some suggested. And while it will be impossible to have a lie-in, boob-athon, milk-fest, I will be putting her to the breast a lot more often these next few days to get things going. In fact she´s with me now.
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In the picture you posted, is that her face AFTER you drank the beer and nursed her?
If so, I'd say it's definitely working.
She´s thriving and happy all the time in spite of my not drinking the beer.
Just think of when I do!
Hi,
please note that here in Scandinavia, drinking beer for increasing milk supply is considered a myth. There might be even an US study about the negative effects.
Actually, nowadays any amount of alcohol is considered harmful, as it has been at least proven to affect hormonal levels.
Therefor I recommend to stay with water, or if you feel like having a beer, better choose one of the non-alcoholic versions.
Regards,
Another Mom from Finland
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