Breast Pumping Safety Practices
Whether you are a breast- feeding mom getting back to work or a stay-at- home mom planning a day away from the baby and leaving them with a sitter, breast pumping can seem a daunting task at first. It is difficult to mimic the suckling action of your baby and this may cause some discomfort. With time however once you get the knack of it, you realize it is not as complicated. It ends up being a handy tool for you as it allows you to not only help maintain a steady milk supply for your young one but also relieve engorgement. It would be na?ve to assume that the experience with the breast pump nearly feels the same as your suckling child but the following tips will ease the discomfort and make it a tad bit more …show more content…
You could capitalize on this by pumping both of them at the same time saving on time. You increase on the hormone that aids in milk production allowing you to pump more milk than you would have with just one breast. o Keep baby's smell or clothing near you when pumping away from them to trigger your hormones to produce milk without much hustle. o Relax. This may be hard due to the noises from the pump and discomfort from the plastic parts but sitting in a comfortable chair with scented candles and soothing music in the background could be relaxing enough.
Sanitation
It goes without saying that care should be taken when you embark on breast pumping. Cleanliness should be maintained to avoid contamination of your child and wasting of milk that goes bad. The following are tips to help you do just that. o Wash your hand well with soap and dry them with clean cloth/paper towels before assembling or mounting the pump. o After use, take apart all containers and constituents of the breast pump to remove any traces of grease, milk and dirt. o After washing, drain all containers and pump upside down on clean paper towels and store them in sealed containers after ensuring no water droplets are
Whether you are a breast- feeding mom getting back to work or a stay-at- home mom planning a day away from the baby and leaving them with a sitter, breast pumping can seem a daunting task at first. It is difficult to mimic the suckling action of your baby and this may cause some discomfort. With time however once you get the knack of it, you realize it is not as complicated. It ends up being a handy tool for you as it allows you to not only help maintain a steady milk supply for your young one but also relieve engorgement. It would be na?ve to assume that the experience with the breast pump nearly feels the same as your suckling child but the following tips will ease the discomfort and make it a tad bit more …show more content…
You could capitalize on this by pumping both of them at the same time saving on time. You increase on the hormone that aids in milk production allowing you to pump more milk than you would have with just one breast. o Keep baby's smell or clothing near you when pumping away from them to trigger your hormones to produce milk without much hustle. o Relax. This may be hard due to the noises from the pump and discomfort from the plastic parts but sitting in a comfortable chair with scented candles and soothing music in the background could be relaxing enough.
Sanitation
It goes without saying that care should be taken when you embark on breast pumping. Cleanliness should be maintained to avoid contamination of your child and wasting of milk that goes bad. The following are tips to help you do just that. o Wash your hand well with soap and dry them with clean cloth/paper towels before assembling or mounting the pump. o After use, take apart all containers and constituents of the breast pump to remove any traces of grease, milk and dirt. o After washing, drain all containers and pump upside down on clean paper towels and store them in sealed containers after ensuring no water droplets are