Community Post: Breastfeeding & Pumping Tips

Wednesday, 6/28/2017

Our Facebook community is full of parents with great advice. Here are some of their suggestions for new moms who are just starting their breastfeeding and pumping journeys!

Nourish your body.

“Drink a glass of water every time you nurse. I put the little 1.5 gallon tanks in the nursery and bedroom so it’s always visible and reminding me to fill up my glass.” - Ashley F.

“Lots of water and lots of protein!” - Krista L.

Storage is key.

“Freeze bags flat first!” - Janna C.

“Buy a deep freezer!” - Beth V. (Thanks to Scott C. for the same suggestion!)

Ask for help.

“It’s not always magically easy. Ask for help!” - Sara L.

“Don’t be afraid to go back to the hospital and talk to a lactation consultant.” - Shawn B.

“Don’t be afraid to ask for help! And when you’re up at 3 a.m. nursing your baby and you’re exhausted, there are millions of moms doing the exact same thing; you’re not alone!” - Bree E.

Be persistent.

“Don’t be discouraged if you are unable to breastfeed the first few weeks. Just keep trying (it took me 3 months).” - Briana H.

“Never give up on your worst day!” - Angela S. (Thanks to Rachel R. and Alyse O. for similar suggestions.)

For more information about Mothers’ Milk Bank of North Texas, click here.