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Breastfeeding your newborn — what to expect in the early weeks

KellyMom — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 20:08:45 +0000

Frequent nursing encourages good milk supply and reduces engorgement. Aim for breastfeeding at least 10 - 12 times per day (24 hours). You CAN'T breastfeed too often--you CAN breastfeed too little. Nurse at the first signs of hunger (stirring, rooting, hands in mouth)--don't wait until baby is crying. Allow baby unlimited time at the breast when sucking actively, then offer the second breast. Some newborns are excessively sleepy at first--wake baby to nurse if 2 hours (during the day) or 4 hours (at night) have passed without nursing.

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COVID-19: Guidance – International

KellyMom — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 21:15:40 +0000

World Health Organization (WHO) Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Pandemic from the World Health Organization Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Outbreak from the World Health Organization: Regional Office for Europe Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) advice for the public: Myth busters from WHO Q&A on COVID-19, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding from WHO Clinical management of severe acute respiratory infection (‎SARI)‎ when COVID-19 disease is […]

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COVID-19: Guidance – National

KellyMom — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 20:15:00 +0000

USA – Canada – UK – Italy Looking for International Guidance? Click here USA United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Coronavirus (COVID-19) from the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Pregnancy & Breastfeeding: Information about Coronavirus Disease 2019 from the CDC. 3 April 2020. (accessed 6 April 2020) We still do not […]

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COVID-19: Mental Health, Anxiety, and Social Stresses

KellyMom — Sun, 22 Mar 2020 20:46:12 +0000

Talking with Children about COVID-19 at KellyMom Manage Anxiety & Stress from the CDCPandemics Resource from the American Psychological Association Mental Health And COVID-19 – Information And Resources from Mental Health America ADAA Reviewed Mental Health Apps from the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) COVID-19 Resources for Families from Carolina Global Breastfeeding Institute (CGBI) at UNC Gillings School […]

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COVID-19: Milk Banking and Milk Sharing

KellyMom — Sun, 22 Mar 2020 20:33:06 +0000

Milk Banking Milk Banking and COVID-19 from the Human Milk Banking Association of North America (HMBANA) Milk Donation & COVID-19 from HMBANA. If you have extra breast milk, here’s how you can help during COVID-19. COVID-19: EMBA Position Statement from the European Milk Banking Association Marinelli KA. International Perspectives Concerning Donor Milk Banking During the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Pandemic. J Hum Lact. […]

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COVID-19: More Infant Feeding & Birth Resources

KellyMom — Sun, 22 Mar 2020 20:36:49 +0000

COVID-19 and Infant Feeding COVID-19: Separating Infected Mothers from Newborns: Weighing the Risks and Benefits by Melissa Bartick, MD, MS, FABM. March 31, 2020. Coronavirus with a baby: what you need to know to prepare and respond by Karleen Gribble, BRurSc, PhD Infant feeding during the Covid-19 outbreak from UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative Continuing to Nurse Your Baby […]

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COVID-19: Resources for Lactation Professionals

KellyMom — Sun, 22 Mar 2020 20:48:26 +0000

General Resources for Skilled Lactation Providers on COVID-19 from the International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA) COVID-19 and Perinatal Resources. A huge list of useful resources from Laurel Wilson, BSc, IBCLC, RLC, CCCE, CLE®, CLD, CPPFE, CPPI Resources for Lactation Supporters During COVID-19 from Lactation Education Resources COVID-19 Infant Feeding Resources from SafelyFed Canada COVID-19 in Lactation […]

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Frequent nursing

KellyMom — Tue, 27 Aug 2019 04:58:00 +0000

First of all, do know that frequent nursing is normal and expected in the early months - most newborns need to nurse at least 8 - 12 times per day. Frequent nursing is also needed -- to avoid/reduce engorgement in the early days, to nourish and grow a baby who has a stomach the size of his fist but who needs to double his weight within 5-6 months, to establish a good milk supply for mom, and to help a baby who has been cradled close and warm inside mom for 9 months adjust to life in the outside world. Frequent nursing may sometimes be a warning sign of inefficient milk transfer or low milk supply, but if baby has good diaper output, is gaining well and is generally happy and healthy, then the frequent nursing is unlikely to be a sign of a problem.

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Growth spurts

KellyMom — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 00:58:38 +0000

Most babies go through several growth spurts (also called frequency days) during the first 12 months. During a growth spurt, breastfed babies nurse more often than usual (sometimes as often as every hour) and often act fussier than usual. The increase in baby's milk intake during growth spurts is temporary. Physical growth is not the only reason that babies may have a temporary need for increased nursing. Babies often exhibit the same type of behavior (increased nursing with or without increased fussiness) when they are working on developmental advances such as rolling over, crawling, walking or talking. Mom's milk is for growing the brain as well as the body!

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How do I determine if a medication is safe for a breastfeeding mother?

KellyMom — Wed, 09 Jul 2014 00:00:48 +0000

Have you ever been told you need to stop breastfeeding because you need medical testing or a medication? The good news is that most medications are compatible with breastfeeding, and for those few medications that are a safety issue there are usually acceptable substitutions.

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