To make sure you aren’t jumping the gun, check out the faulty logic that makes many a mom end nursing before it’s really time. Keep them in mind when you hit these roadblocks so you can decide when is truly the right time for you! When did you know it was time to stop breastfeeding? Image via Dmytro Vietrov/shutterstock “Moms who get sick are often afraid breastfeeding will make her baby sick,” says Jennifer Lincoln, an OB/GYN at Bundoo, which enables parents to consult with doctors online. “That’s false! If anything, it will protect the baby since she’ll be passing along antibodies to whatever illness she has.” That said, your breast milk will change in volume and composition during pregnancy, reverting back to colostrum — the antibody and nutrient-rich “first milk” that moms usually produce. “And since the sodium content of colostrum is higher than mature milk, many toddlers will self-wean during this time due to the salty taste,” says Zoppi. But if not, it’s totally fine to carry on. More from The Stir: Breastfeeding While Pregnant: 5 Problems & Solutions “Tandem nursing — nursing a newborn and his or her older sibling — is normal and healthy and practiced in many cultures outside of the U.S.,” points out Lincoln. Added bonus: Continuing to breastfeed a toddler can help him adjust smoothly to a baby’s arrival and assuage feelings of jealousy, since he can still be close to you, too. More from The Stir: ‘Badass Breastfeeder’ Nurses Toddler & Newborn: You Got a Problem With That? And if you are prescribed a medication that is not considered safe while breastfeeding, hope is not lost: Ask your doc about a substitute medication compatible with nursing. More from The Stir: Exclusively Pumping Breast Milk: 7 Tips to Guarantee Baby’s Bottles Will Be Filled More from The Stir: What Weaning Is Really Like … For Moms
title: “10 Worst Reasons To Wean A Breastfed Baby” ShowToc: true date: “2024-08-28” author: “Dirk Bamford”
To make sure you aren’t jumping the gun, check out the faulty logic that makes many a mom end nursing before it’s really time. Keep them in mind when you hit these roadblocks so you can decide when is truly the right time for you! When did you know it was time to stop breastfeeding? Image via Dmytro Vietrov/shutterstock “Moms who get sick are often afraid breastfeeding will make her baby sick,” says Jennifer Lincoln, an OB/GYN at Bundoo, which enables parents to consult with doctors online. “That’s false! If anything, it will protect the baby since she’ll be passing along antibodies to whatever illness she has.” That said, your breast milk will change in volume and composition during pregnancy, reverting back to colostrum — the antibody and nutrient-rich “first milk” that moms usually produce. “And since the sodium content of colostrum is higher than mature milk, many toddlers will self-wean during this time due to the salty taste,” says Zoppi. But if not, it’s totally fine to carry on. More from The Stir: Breastfeeding While Pregnant: 5 Problems & Solutions “Tandem nursing — nursing a newborn and his or her older sibling — is normal and healthy and practiced in many cultures outside of the U.S.,” points out Lincoln. Added bonus: Continuing to breastfeed a toddler can help him adjust smoothly to a baby’s arrival and assuage feelings of jealousy, since he can still be close to you, too. More from The Stir: ‘Badass Breastfeeder’ Nurses Toddler & Newborn: You Got a Problem With That? And if you are prescribed a medication that is not considered safe while breastfeeding, hope is not lost: Ask your doc about a substitute medication compatible with nursing. More from The Stir: Exclusively Pumping Breast Milk: 7 Tips to Guarantee Baby’s Bottles Will Be Filled More from The Stir: What Weaning Is Really Like … For Moms
title: “10 Worst Reasons To Wean A Breastfed Baby” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-29” author: “Thomas Garza”
To make sure you aren’t jumping the gun, check out the faulty logic that makes many a mom end nursing before it’s really time. Keep them in mind when you hit these roadblocks so you can decide when is truly the right time for you! When did you know it was time to stop breastfeeding? Image via Dmytro Vietrov/shutterstock “Moms who get sick are often afraid breastfeeding will make her baby sick,” says Jennifer Lincoln, an OB/GYN at Bundoo, which enables parents to consult with doctors online. “That’s false! If anything, it will protect the baby since she’ll be passing along antibodies to whatever illness she has.” That said, your breast milk will change in volume and composition during pregnancy, reverting back to colostrum — the antibody and nutrient-rich “first milk” that moms usually produce. “And since the sodium content of colostrum is higher than mature milk, many toddlers will self-wean during this time due to the salty taste,” says Zoppi. But if not, it’s totally fine to carry on. More from The Stir: Breastfeeding While Pregnant: 5 Problems & Solutions “Tandem nursing — nursing a newborn and his or her older sibling — is normal and healthy and practiced in many cultures outside of the U.S.,” points out Lincoln. Added bonus: Continuing to breastfeed a toddler can help him adjust smoothly to a baby’s arrival and assuage feelings of jealousy, since he can still be close to you, too. More from The Stir: ‘Badass Breastfeeder’ Nurses Toddler & Newborn: You Got a Problem With That? And if you are prescribed a medication that is not considered safe while breastfeeding, hope is not lost: Ask your doc about a substitute medication compatible with nursing. More from The Stir: Exclusively Pumping Breast Milk: 7 Tips to Guarantee Baby’s Bottles Will Be Filled More from The Stir: What Weaning Is Really Like … For Moms
title: “10 Worst Reasons To Wean A Breastfed Baby” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-11” author: “Susan Moran”
To make sure you aren’t jumping the gun, check out the faulty logic that makes many a mom end nursing before it’s really time. Keep them in mind when you hit these roadblocks so you can decide when is truly the right time for you! When did you know it was time to stop breastfeeding? Image via Dmytro Vietrov/shutterstock “Moms who get sick are often afraid breastfeeding will make her baby sick,” says Jennifer Lincoln, an OB/GYN at Bundoo, which enables parents to consult with doctors online. “That’s false! If anything, it will protect the baby since she’ll be passing along antibodies to whatever illness she has.” That said, your breast milk will change in volume and composition during pregnancy, reverting back to colostrum — the antibody and nutrient-rich “first milk” that moms usually produce. “And since the sodium content of colostrum is higher than mature milk, many toddlers will self-wean during this time due to the salty taste,” says Zoppi. But if not, it’s totally fine to carry on. More from The Stir: Breastfeeding While Pregnant: 5 Problems & Solutions “Tandem nursing — nursing a newborn and his or her older sibling — is normal and healthy and practiced in many cultures outside of the U.S.,” points out Lincoln. Added bonus: Continuing to breastfeed a toddler can help him adjust smoothly to a baby’s arrival and assuage feelings of jealousy, since he can still be close to you, too. More from The Stir: ‘Badass Breastfeeder’ Nurses Toddler & Newborn: You Got a Problem With That? And if you are prescribed a medication that is not considered safe while breastfeeding, hope is not lost: Ask your doc about a substitute medication compatible with nursing. More from The Stir: Exclusively Pumping Breast Milk: 7 Tips to Guarantee Baby’s Bottles Will Be Filled More from The Stir: What Weaning Is Really Like … For Moms
title: “10 Worst Reasons To Wean A Breastfed Baby” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-07” author: “Marilyn Gepner”
To make sure you aren’t jumping the gun, check out the faulty logic that makes many a mom end nursing before it’s really time. Keep them in mind when you hit these roadblocks so you can decide when is truly the right time for you! When did you know it was time to stop breastfeeding? Image via Dmytro Vietrov/shutterstock “Moms who get sick are often afraid breastfeeding will make her baby sick,” says Jennifer Lincoln, an OB/GYN at Bundoo, which enables parents to consult with doctors online. “That’s false! If anything, it will protect the baby since she’ll be passing along antibodies to whatever illness she has.” That said, your breast milk will change in volume and composition during pregnancy, reverting back to colostrum — the antibody and nutrient-rich “first milk” that moms usually produce. “And since the sodium content of colostrum is higher than mature milk, many toddlers will self-wean during this time due to the salty taste,” says Zoppi. But if not, it’s totally fine to carry on. More from The Stir: Breastfeeding While Pregnant: 5 Problems & Solutions “Tandem nursing — nursing a newborn and his or her older sibling — is normal and healthy and practiced in many cultures outside of the U.S.,” points out Lincoln. Added bonus: Continuing to breastfeed a toddler can help him adjust smoothly to a baby’s arrival and assuage feelings of jealousy, since he can still be close to you, too. More from The Stir: ‘Badass Breastfeeder’ Nurses Toddler & Newborn: You Got a Problem With That? And if you are prescribed a medication that is not considered safe while breastfeeding, hope is not lost: Ask your doc about a substitute medication compatible with nursing. More from The Stir: Exclusively Pumping Breast Milk: 7 Tips to Guarantee Baby’s Bottles Will Be Filled More from The Stir: What Weaning Is Really Like … For Moms
