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Breast Compression

Compression2Breast CompressionThe purpose of breast compression is to continue the flow of milk to the baby once the baby no longer drinks (open mouth wide—pause—close mouth type of suck) on his own, and thus keep him drinking milk. Breast compression simulates a letdown reflex and often stimulates a natural letdown reflex to occur. The technique … [View Details]

Breastfeeding Your Adopted Baby

Breastfeeding your Adopted Baby You are about to adopt a baby and you want to breastfeed him? Wonderful! It is not only possible, it is fairly easy and the chances are you will produce a significant amount of milk. It is different than breastfeeding a baby with whom you have been pregnant for 9 months … [View Details]

Using A Lactation Aid

A lactation aid is a device that allows a breastfeeding mother to supplement her baby with expressed breastmilk, formula or glucose water with added colostrum or glucose water without using an artificial nipple. The early use of an artificial nipple may result in the baby becoming “bottle spoiled” or “nipple confused” because it interferes with … [View Details]