Q: Outside help for new moms?
Posted
Wednesday, December 19, 2007 11:13 AM
Q: "What's your general advice for new moms who will be breastfeeding?" -trishie7
Andi Silverman: My main advice for new moms, whether they are breastfeeding
or bottlefeeding, is to line up people who can help out around the
house. Certainly get your husband or
partner on board, and stagger visits
from friends and family in order to maximize their help. If everyone comes at once, you'll just end up
entertaining people.
If at all possible,
hire someone to help out. A housekeeper
or cleaning lady is a great luxury; a post-partum doula can help you take care
of the baby and your house work; and a baby nurse is another option as
well. Just make sure that you follow
your own instincts when it comes to feeding the baby. If your baby is crying and hungry, feed her
“on demand.” Don’t let someone else put
her on a feeding schedule.
Guest breastfeeding expert Andi Silverman is the author of Mama Knows Breast: A Beginners Guide to Breastfeeding and a mother of two. Read her blog at www.mamaknowsbreast.com, and send your questions to editors@thenestbaby.com
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