What would you do differently?

[Guest guest]

Probably a bit off topic but as Im due in 3 weeks with baby number 4,

Ive been thinking alot about my own breastfeeding experiences .

Now this time, I know a whole lot more and am thinking about what I

will do differently. First up is self attachment/ breast crawl ( never

knew about that before!) Might try a few test weights just to see what

the intake is like in the first few days ..... test drive a few

different pumps .... Ive been thinking about all the experiments I

could do The main thing will be really knowing what an asymmetrical

latch is and how to achieve it.

And then I think maybe I will just stay in bed for 3 weeks and gaze at

my baby! Then there will be the small matter of the other 3 kids who

might need some attention too.

Id be interested to hear what everyone would do differently ( or did)

if they had the chance.

Bye for now

Nicola O'Byrne

IBCLC

Dublin

[Guest guest]

i would home birth. do the breast crawl. do elimination communication (not specifically about breastfeeding, but somewhat related on the output end and night nursing end). use reverse pressure softening for engorgement (i had it bad!). definitely would do test weights out of professional curiosity! and experiment with breast compression and test weights for the same reason.

Lyla Wolfenstein, B.S., IBCLC, RLCOwner, Lactation Consultant, Parent Educator

Zenana Spa & Wellness Center, LLC and Beyond Birth Lactation Services503.238.mama (6262) or 504.232.baby (2229)mobile fax 503.473-8047 email Lyla@... web www.BeyondBirthServices.com and www.Zenana-Spa.com----- Original Message -----

From: Nicola O'Byrne

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Sent: Friday, January 25, 2008 10:24 AM

Subject: [sPAM] What would you do differently?

Probably a bit off topic but as Im due in 3 weeks with baby number 4,Ive been thinking alot about my own breastfeeding experiences . Now this time, I know a whole lot more and am thinking about what Iwill do differently. First up is self attachment/ breast crawl ( neverknew about that before!) Might try a few test weights just to see whatthe intake is like in the first few days ..... test drive a fewdifferent pumps .... Ive been thinking about all the experiments Icould do The main thing will be really knowing what an asymmetricallatch is and how to achieve it. And then I think maybe I will just stay in bed for 3 weeks and gaze atmy baby! Then there will be the small matter of the other 3 kids whomight need some attention too. Id be interested to hear what everyone would do differently ( or did)if they had the chance.Bye for nowNicola O'ByrneIBCLCDublin

[Guest guest]

i would home birth. do the breast crawl. do elimination communication (not specifically about breastfeeding, but somewhat related on the output end and night nursing end). use reverse pressure softening for engorgement (i had it bad!). definitely would do test weights out of professional curiosity! and experiment with breast compression and test weights for the same reason.

Lyla Wolfenstein, B.S., IBCLC, RLCOwner, Lactation Consultant, Parent Educator

Zenana Spa & Wellness Center, LLC and Beyond Birth Lactation Services503.238.mama (6262) or 504.232.baby (2229)mobile fax 503.473-8047 email Lyla@... web www.BeyondBirthServices.com and www.Zenana-Spa.com----- Original Message -----

From: Nicola O'Byrne

To:

Sent: Friday, January 25, 2008 10:24 AM

Subject: [sPAM] What would you do differently?

Probably a bit off topic but as Im due in 3 weeks with baby number 4,Ive been thinking alot about my own breastfeeding experiences . Now this time, I know a whole lot more and am thinking about what Iwill do differently. First up is self attachment/ breast crawl ( neverknew about that before!) Might try a few test weights just to see whatthe intake is like in the first few days ..... test drive a fewdifferent pumps .... Ive been thinking about all the experiments Icould do The main thing will be really knowing what an asymmetricallatch is and how to achieve it. And then I think maybe I will just stay in bed for 3 weeks and gaze atmy baby! Then there will be the small matter of the other 3 kids whomight need some attention too. Id be interested to hear what everyone would do differently ( or did)if they had the chance.Bye for nowNicola O'ByrneIBCLCDublin

[Guest guest]

Hey Nicola,Congratulations!I brought my youngest to see clients with me during his first 7 months. It was so great to keep up my business and keep Finn with me and it was a great way to model mothering to my clients. I think you know to hold this baby as much as possible - they grow so fast don't they?Happy birthing!Leigh Anne O'Connor in NYCProbably a bit off topic but as Im due in 3 weeks with baby number 4,Ive been thinking alot about my own breastfeeding experiences . Now this time, I know a whole lot more and am thinking about what Iwill do differently. First up is self attachment/ breast crawl ( neverknew about that before!) Might try a few test weights just to see whatthe intake is like in the first few days ..... test drive a fewdifferent pumps .... Ive been thinking about all the experiments Icould do The main thing will be really knowing what an asymmetricallatch is and how to achieve it. And then I think maybe I will just stay in bed for 3 weeks and gaze atmy baby! Then there will be the small matter of the other 3 kids whomight need some attention too. Id be interested to hear what everyone would do differently ( or did)if they had the chance.Bye for nowNicola O'ByrneIBCLCDublin Leigh Anne O'Connor, IBCLCleighanne625@...www.leighanneoconnor.com

[Guest guest]

Hey Nicola,Congratulations!I brought my youngest to see clients with me during his first 7 months. It was so great to keep up my business and keep Finn with me and it was a great way to model mothering to my clients. I think you know to hold this baby as much as possible - they grow so fast don't they?Happy birthing!Leigh Anne O'Connor in NYCProbably a bit off topic but as Im due in 3 weeks with baby number 4,Ive been thinking alot about my own breastfeeding experiences . Now this time, I know a whole lot more and am thinking about what Iwill do differently. First up is self attachment/ breast crawl ( neverknew about that before!) Might try a few test weights just to see whatthe intake is like in the first few days ..... test drive a fewdifferent pumps .... Ive been thinking about all the experiments Icould do The main thing will be really knowing what an asymmetricallatch is and how to achieve it. And then I think maybe I will just stay in bed for 3 weeks and gaze atmy baby! Then there will be the small matter of the other 3 kids whomight need some attention too. Id be interested to hear what everyone would do differently ( or did)if they had the chance.Bye for nowNicola O'ByrneIBCLCDublin Leigh Anne O'Connor, IBCLCleighanne625@...www.leighanneoconnor.com