I apply medela tender care lanolin overnight and it helps to soften some of the hardened milk. Works well for me. If u are having milk blisters or bleeding nipples better to avoid latching for a day or two. I tried to hand express if it is too painful to pump. Can try to put abit of olive oil on...
I am pretty flexible in breastfeeding "rules". So my girl has been direct latching, fed via cup, formula bottle feeding and pump milk bottle feeding for the past 2-3 days. I was worried abt her being confused but willing to risk "sacrificing" direct latch so long she is able to eat well. She...
I delivered biggish baby girl on 4th Aug via c-sect. She was measured 3.4kg 5 days before delivery and turned out to be 3.62kg! Part of the reason why labor was hard I think. I am overjoyed to hold her in my arms after 9 mths of feeling her kicks and turns in the tummy!
Ya.. I thought so too.. till people started to say it is better to go for natural.. and it is okay to go past due date 1 week or 2 weeks .. got me abit anxious..
went to doc on tuesday and baby is still comfortable inside. Cervix is still closed and baby is biggish at 3.4kg. Water level is borderline. So doctor ordered me to be induced on Sunday (due date). Is it advisable to go for induction? Or better to let the baby bake longer?
I just went to the doc today too! Also at week 38. Cervix still closed and doctor says just have to wait. Bb girl weight is also at 3.3kg though doc says it is not very accurate. He is ordering a more detailed scan to weight the water and baby next week. Head down but not engaged. Prefer to...
So exciting.. Anytime soon for everyone! My doc saw me at 35 wks 2 days and scheduled me to see him again 3 weeks later. I was liked what if I give birth before then. He just calmly said come to hospital if got bleeding or contraction. Hee.. My baby head is down already though I don't think it...