Parenting Pointers: Breastfeeding Tips

Right now it's World Breastfeeding Week and breastfeeding rates are on the rise. Evenflo Feeding^® is committed to helping all moms achieve breastfeeding and pumping success by overcoming two of the biggest barriers she faces -- lack of education and access to high-value, affordable equipment.  With the launch of the Advanced Double Electric Breast Pump, they're also offering online education programs called “Simply Breastfeeding” and “Breast Pumps and Briefcases”  available free with purchase (normally a $60 value.) Both the advanced breast pump and free online educational programs were designed in partnership with International Board Certified Lactation Consultant Shari Criso to offer nursing moms the advice, support and premium tools they need.

 

In addition to the educational programs -- designed to address topics most relevant to nursing moms in the comfort of her home – and the new affordable, premium breast pump, Shari Criso also worked with the brand to create her top tips for sticking with breastfeeding throughout the first 12 months.

·         Tip #1: Become as knowledgeable and educated as possible about breastfeeding BEFORE you have your baby. Trying to wing it after the baby comes or rely on the staff at the hospital to teach you could be a disaster and the reason why breastfeeding may not be successful.

 

·         Tip #2: Purchase what you will need to make breastfeeding more comfortable and easy, especially in the first few weeks when you are adjusting and it is usually the most difficult time.  You don't have to spend a lot of money to accomplish this, but assume that you WILL be successful and get what you need. That’s why I helped design the Advanced Double Electric Breast Pump from Evenflo, a premium pump at an affordable price (starting at $99.99.) I know that for most moms not having what you need is the reason that breastfeeding does not go well or as expected.

 

·         Tip #3:  Make sure you are surrounded with support. One of the biggest challenges and reasons for moms not having the success that they want with breastfeeding, is not getting the support from the people around them.  Get your partner on board with education and information. A supportive partner is one of the biggest reasons for breastfeeding success. Find friends and other breastfeeding moms who were successful to speak to and line up a lactation consultant before you deliver so you can reach out for help as soon as you need it. 

Other products Shari recommends: The Baby Hobo Bag from Warm Milk, a diaper bag that converts into a breastfeeding pillow for moms on-the-go; and Lactation cookies from Milk Makers, an easy, delicious, and nutritious way to help boost milk supply.