Why am I preparing for an apocalypse?
At a Raising Mamas group meeting which I attended recently, the (now) common practice of expressing breastmilk in addition to breastfeeding to collect a “freezer stash” was discussed. Several of the mothers felt they “should” be pumping daily to store their breastmilk in case they became sick or were separated from their babies unexpectedly. Some Read more
Bottle Feeding
Expressing Breastmilk
Excerpt from NewBaby101 pages 73-74 It has become commonplace for mothers to express their breastmilk to give to baby by bottle, or to freeze some extra breastmilk to store for later use. Pumping, and even “double pumping” has been popularised via social media and pump manufacturers’ advertisements, and embraced by mothers whose lifestyles or work Read more
Why is bottle feeding a breastfed baby discouraged?
One reason bottle feeding a breastfed baby is not a good idea, particularly in the early weeks, is the effect on the mother’s breasts. If the breastmilk is not released regularly (for example, if a feed is missed) the breasts quickly become over-full and engorged, which can lead to problems such as inflammation and mastitis. Read more