Secrets to Working and Pumping
When I had my first son I hadn't planned to go back to work.
I suddenly had to return to the workforce when he was three months old.
I was completely unprepared and my son went from an exclusively breastfeeding baby to a mostly formula baby within a short period of time.
I learned a lot from my experience with him and was much more prepared when I had my daughter.
I was able to exclusively breastfeed her and work full time.
Because of what I went through, the emotions of trying to pump enough milk for the next day, I wanted to gather up all my tips and write them down for others to use.
I hope that you find these tips helpful.1. Plan ahead if possible.
Get a freezer stash going before you go back to work.2. Do not just pump at work.
Pump at home on your days off and before and after work.3. Pump while nursing.
Pump on one side while nursing on the other.4. Find a good place to pump, where you are comfortable and can relax.5. Make sure everyone at work knows how important breastfeeding is and not to interrupt you.6. Drink plenty of fluids through out the day.
Drink a large glass of water about an hour before you are going to pump.7. Use a good quality double breast pump like the Ameda Purely Yours.8. If your supply is dwindling rent a hospital grade pump.
9. Find other moms to talk to that are breastfeeding and pumping.
10. Do not get discouraged if you don't pump a large volume at once.
Most moms pump around three oz per pumping.
11. Pump frequently.
Pumping frequently is more important than how long you pump.
12. Try to pump at least every three hours.13. Pumping is NOT as efficient as nursing.
Do not gauge your milk supply by how much you pump.
Your baby will get more milk from nursing than you will make from pumping.14. Before you nurse, relax and do a quick breast massage.
This will help you get a better let down.15. Any time you give your baby a bottle make sure you pump in place of that.16. Nurse frequently at night or try reverse cycling.
Reverse cycling is when baby nurses more at night than during the day.17. Co-sleep with baby if you are comfortable so he can nurse more at night.
Nursing at night will help your supply.18. Try drinking Mothers Milk tea.19. Eat a bowl of oatmeal in the morning.
Oatmeal is really good for boosting milk supply.20. Avoid giving bottle to baby before he is three weeks.
21. Use a slow flow nipple for your bottles.22. Find a day care provider that is a breastfeeding supporter.
An uneducated day care provider can sabotage your success.23. Take Fenugreek or Blessed Thistle24. If you need to supplement when you are home use a Supplemental Nursing System.25. Do not assume because baby is fussing it is your supply.
Many times baby will fuss for other reasons.26. When preparing bottles for day care, store them in three oz portions.
Your baby will likely only need three oz at a time.
If he needs more up it to four.
27. Send small 2 oz bottles of breast milk for day care provider to give to baby if you will be picking him up soon.
This way baby will be ready to nurse when you get him home.28. Nurse on your lunch break if you can.
29. Take picture of baby with you to work.
Look at your baby when you are pumping.
It will help with your let down.30. Have a nurse in.
On the weekend spend the entire weekend in bed with your baby and nurse as frequently as you can.31. During pumping session, take a break when your milk stops flowing.
Massage your breast and use nipple stimulation to get a second let down.
You will usually get another oz or so if you can get a second let down.32. Cut down on caffeine.
Caffeine will hinder your supply33. Don't do extreme dieting. Eat a healthy diet.34. Contact a La Leche League Leader or lactation consultant for advice.35. Avoid using bottles and pacifiers when you are home.36. Try switch nursing when you are home.
Nurse on one side then switch to the other when baby seems to be getting fussy.
Switch sides two or three times while nursing.37. Remind yourself of all the benefits your baby is getting and that it's worth it!38. Keep your pump pre-assembled so that you can keep your pumping breaks shorter.39. If your using a pump with horns put them in a Ziploc bag and store them in the freezer between pumpings.
This way you can just wash them when you get home.40. If you can, do paperwork while pumping.
This way you can have more pumping breaks and you will relax more if you are not focused on pumping.41. Don't watch the pump.
Staring at the pump watching for milk will make your session more stressful. 42. Adjust the suction controls, experiment with the speed and suction until you find what works best for you.
43. Keep spare parts readily available for your pump so you don't have any emergencies.44. If you own a hands free pump like whisperwear try pumping on the drive to work.
45. Massage your breasts while you pump.46. Pump in the morning.
Your supply is best in the morning.47. Bring a baby blanket or item of clothing that smells like baby.
Use your senses to visualize your baby.48. Close your eyes and picture baby nursing.
49. Keep a back up pump at work or in your car in case you forget.
The Avent Isis is affordable and a great pump to have for a backup.50. Pat yourself on the back for giving your baby the best!.
Diet and Exercise ? Without Going to the Gym
Exercising and dieting are tasks that are very difficult for many of us, but usually just the thought of it that makes us queasy. There are some simple ways to get out and get fit, and you just might enjoy yourself too.Some people like to get up and head to the gym every morning, before most of us are even out of bed. We all know that even a little exercise will be good for us, but we just don't have the time or the motivation. Gym memberships can be a very expensive cost.Find ways to get fit, no matter how. A gym membership is not the answer for a lot of people, but that is no excuse for laziness.
Exercise equipment is right under your nose; just find something that works for you.
- Walking is still regarded as a fantastic way to exercise. Thirty to sixty minutes a day will get your blood pumping and metabolism moving. Walk around the neighborhood or find a city park.
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Exploring the "Should's": Is it Necessity, Desire, or Guilt?
How many times a day do you find yourself using the word "should"?
ADDers are full of "should's": I should do the dishes, I should clean out the fridge, I should see that movie, I should call my friend, etc.
The word "should" can be very dangerous to an adult with ADD, because it often results in guilt.In order to break through this and help you prioritize the things that you "should" do, try exploring your "should's" by asking yourself the following question:Is this a necessity, a desire, or guilt?
Here are some examples:I should do my taxes.Necessity:
If you don't do your taxes, you can find your finances slipping out of control.
You can end up owing the government penalty fees.
And you will absolutely have undue stress.
This "should" is a necessity.I should buy that CD.Desire: This is something that you want to make you happy.
You like the music you hear, and therefore you want to own it.
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Interzone Productions Music Industry Showcase
New Yory, NY (ContentDesk) April 7, 2006 -- Interzone Productions is hosting a music industry showcase at Don Hill's, NYC on April 27th, 2006. Doors open at 8pm. 3 exciting new bands are performing live: Tramping Ground from Raleigh, NC., Bluish from Staten Island, NY and Woodfish from Red Bank, NJ. These bands are all experiencing exploding fan bases and are generating significant buzz on their hometown stages.The audience will be filled with fans and executives from all facets of the music industry. Major and independent record labels, booking agents, managers, lawyers, publicists and many other types of representation will all be in attendance.
Tickets are $5 in advance or $10 at the door. Free to music industry personnel. Contact Void for info regarding tickets via email at www.interzonestudios.com or call 631-278-0794.Don Hill's is located at 511 Greenwich St. at Spring St. in New York City.
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How to Proofread Like a Professional
Copyright 2006 Jaya Schillinger
Even as I wrote the title for this article, I got confused. Is "proofread" one word or two? I thought it was two, and my spell checker didn't have a problem with that, but when I double-checked myself with a popular on- line dictionary, I was able to catch my mistake. Proofread is in fact one word, "proof?read v. tr. To read (copy or proof) in order to find errors and mark corrections."
I'm not a grammarian or editor by any stretch of the definition, but I do get some practice through proofreading my own writing as well as my clients.
One of the value-added services I include in my business coaching packages is email support where I'll do a quick proofing of my clients' ad copy or important documents. So while I'm not a qualified copy editor/writer, I have noticed some common mistakes that slip past the typical business owner's own proofreading.
Here are a few things I've learned along the way:
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Top 5 Tips for Frustrated Affiliate Program Marketers
Do you go through affiliate programs like most people go through pairs of socks? Many Internet marketers do. In fact, 97% of all Internet marketers never make a single cent advertising opportunities on the Internet. They jump from one opportunity to the next and never see results. If you want to break free from this cycle of failure-- if you want to earn a living off of your Internet ventures--continue reading. I will tell you exactly how you can earn money from any legitimate affiliate program.In order to get the most information from what I am about to explain to you, you must accept that these methods are not intended to be "secrets." These are scientifically-proven, best-practice methods that all top marketers use.
If you want results, you will have to do and continue to do the following five things:1. Know your product. Do not advertise for a product or affiliate program that you are not currently using. I cannot even count the amount of affiliate programs and product offers...
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Preparing For Your Job Interview: What You Need To Know To Be Successful
In the limited time an interviewer has with you, their mission is to know you and assess your worth, especially in relationship to the other candidates interviewed. Asking you questions is the way they accomplish that mission. You'll be asked to tell the interviewer about yourself, your qualifications (especially as they pertain to the specific opening), your professional background, your likes and dislikes, your strengths and weaknesses, and your goals. So the first step is to know yourself. Be prepared to talk about your skills, competencies, qualifications and accomplishments.
Understand your strengths and weaknesses. Explore the goals you have for yourself ? both current and future. Especially know how to convey the value you bring to the table ? the strengths, unique gifts and marketable assets that are distinctly yours. Know your value proposition; it describes your worth. It is what uniquely defines you, and differentiates you from the crowd.
If you want to stand...
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