Breastfeeding At Bedside

Breastfeeding hard; I'm going to say it again breastfeeding is hard!!

Pumping at bedside is not easy what so ever. During the many hospital stays I have seen my supply go up and down.

I have some things I learn that helped and some tips I have.

Things That Help My Supply

• Body Armor Drink

• Gaterade / Powerade

• Oatmeal

• Water

• Rest

• Relax

• Pump often

Set boundaries, get with your nurse to get a schedule for meds and treatments. The goal is to go home so get the baby on a schedule as soon as you can go have it adapted at home.

Step away, go to a lactation room sometimes to get a break

Diary Free Options, these items I LOVE literally would buy even if I could eat dairy. I was diary free for about 6 months.

• Country Crock Olive Oil Plant Butter

• Coffee Mate Natural Bliss Plant Based Caramel Almond Milk Coffee Creamer

• Daiya Chocolate Fudge Crunch Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert Bars

• Partake Gluten Free Vegan Birthday Cake Cookies

All purchased at Target

Breast feeding must haves

1. Multiple breast pump pieces

2. Avent natural nipples

3. Small ice chest/cooler

4. Pumping / nursing bras (at least 3)

5. Heating pad

6. La Vie https://www.target.com/p/lavie-warming-lactation-massage-pads/-/A-79585356

7. Hakka v cups

• Keep the snacks on stand by

• Get comfortable

These are certainly a few things that helped me.