Breastfeeding Sisterhood

07/19/2022

One of the first steps to reducing black maternal crisis is to “believe her.” the app to start the discussion.

07/13/2022

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"It is too risky to continue breastfeeding your older child during pregnancy and beyond in tandem with your new baby."

There is some concern among moms and even practitioners that continuing to nurse during pregnancy is risky and can lead to complications such as decreased nutrition to the unborn fetus or even preterm labor and delivery.

This is not only rare, but highly unlikely especially in well nourished women.

This unfounded concern is based on the thought that stimulation to the ni**le, which causes the release of Oxytocin the same hormone responsible for uterine contractions, could also stimulate the uterus to contract prior to full gestation. This is not the case.

In early pregnancy the uterus starts out being fairly insensitive to oxytocin. This does not change throughout the pregnancy until about 37 weeks , when there is a marked increase in sensitivity and responsiveness.

Unless you are severely malnourished you will be able to maintain your body's needs while also providing for the needs of both your older nursling and younger one, while still in the womb and also after the birth.

While continuing to nurse during pregnancy can present with some challenges such as ni**le soreness, possible decreased supply or maternal fatigue…there is no medical reason for a healthy mom to discontinue breastfeeding before she and her child are ready.

Both children will continue to receive the many benefits of breastfeeding for as long as they continue. “Tandem” nursing (nursing more than one child at a time) is actually quite the norm in most cultures and has been for thousands of years! ❤❤❤

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07/08/2022

07/08/2022

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“When kids are anxious, it’s natural to want to help them feel better. But by trying to protect kids from the things that upset them, you can accidentally make anxiety worse.

The best way to help kids overcome anxiety is to teach them to deal with anxiety as it comes up. With practice, they will be less anxious.

When a child gets upset in an uncomfortable situation and their parents take them out of the situation, they learn that getting upset is a good way to cope. Instead, it’s helpful for parents to let kids know that they’re going to be okay, even if they’re scared.

You can’t promise your child that nothing bad will happen. But you can express confidence that they can face their fears and feel less afraid over time.

You can show your child empathy without agreeing with their fears. For example, you might say: “I know you’re scared to get this shot. It’s okay to be scared. You can get through this, and I’m going to help you.” It’s usually helpful to avoid leading questions (“Are you worried about the test tomorrow?”).

Instead, ask open questions (“How do you feel about the test tomorrow?”). You can use your tone of voice and body language to show your child that you’re calm, which can help them stay calm too.

Parents can also help by keeping kids distracted before something that might be upsetting, like a doctor’s appointment. Sometimes it helps to talk with your child about what might happen if their fears came true. What would they do? Who would they ask for help? Having a plan can calm anxiety.

Finally, parents can model healthy ways of handling anxiety. Parents get anxious too, and that’s okay! The goal is to show your child that anxiety is normal and that it doesn’t have to be a big deal.”

Tap the link to read ten ways parents can help support their children with anxiety.

https://childmind.org/article/what-to-do-and-not-do-when-children-are-anxious/

07/07/2022

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07/07/2022

Laid-Back breastfeeding is also known as biological nursing. It lets gravity do most of the work while mom is in a laid-back or reclining position.

Optimal positioning for mom and baby

07/07/2022

Use this link to register, for this years Summit
https://breastfeedingrose.org/rosesummit2022/
Virtual option now available!

07/06/2022

Breastfeeding is the best source of nutrition for most infants. It’s an investment in health for both baby and mom. Learn more about why breastfeeding matters: https://bit.ly/3C64Sew

07/03/2022

I love this picture by perfectly describes how I feel when my tummy rumbles and it’s all the way up by my ribs 😂

07/02/2022

Our expectations for our children are often very different than the expectations we hold for ourselves.
We tell children not to yell---while we scream at them for not listening. We tell children to be respectful---while we are employ shame as a discipline strategy. We tell children to be mindful of the screen time habits ----while our face is glued to our screen.
First we need to look at our own actions before we look to our children's.