https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 09 May 2026 18:04:53 +0000 Thu, 03 May 2007 21:20:23 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 11.10 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=7212 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7212&PID=139933&title=b-feeding-do-you-find-it-difficult#139933 Author: AndysMummy
Subject: 7212
Posted: 03 May 2007 at 9:20pm

Hey Emma,
What I want to know is : when I get pregnant next time will my body know that it has already made my boobs grow to the size of Texas and not make them get any bigger????? So freaked out about prospect of them getting bigger!!!!!!!!!!! ]]> Thu, 03 May 2007 21:20:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7212&PID=139933&title=b-feeding-do-you-find-it-difficult#139933 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7212&PID=139884&title=b-feeding-do-you-find-it-difficult#139884 Author: Maya
Subject: 7212
Posted: 03 May 2007 at 8:27pm

AndysMummy wrote: I just have problems as I have the hugest boobies (it's nice to know I'm not alone Emma!)in the world so feeding anywhere other than on a couch with a breastfeding pillow is rather difficult as I have to hold my boobs away from Andy's face so he can breath.

And no one ever warns you beforehand that your boobs are going to be bigger than your newborns head ]]> Thu, 03 May 2007 20:27:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7212&PID=139884&title=b-feeding-do-you-find-it-difficult#139884 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7212&PID=139873&title=b-feeding-do-you-find-it-difficult#139873 Author: AndysMummy
Subject: 7212
Posted: 03 May 2007 at 8:18pm

I found it very hard at first as Andy was born with a severe tounge tie. My midwife hardly even tried to help me and just handed me a t-spoon! Thanksfully an awesome midwife came on during the night and helped get us sorted. Andy is really good at feeding now. (as of next Friday Andy will have been soley b/f for mths). I just have problems as I have the hugest boobies (it's nice to know I'm not alone Emma!)in the world so feeding anywhere other than on a couch with a breastfeding pillow is rather difficult as I have to hold my boobs away from Andy's face so he can breath.
I got a breastfeeding pillow about 2 months ago after straining my back from all the baby lifing. Has made such a diference. Wish I had of had it right from the start!
For some reason when I feed laying down Andy never brings anything back up again. Took me 5 months to master this position as I was using the top boob rather than the bottom one!! DURR]]> Thu, 03 May 2007 20:18:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7212&PID=139873&title=b-feeding-do-you-find-it-difficult#139873 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7212&PID=139858&title=b-feeding-do-you-find-it-difficult#139858 Author: Maya
Subject: 7212
Posted: 03 May 2007 at 7:53pm

I found it easy with Maya (apart from the part where Plunket and the midwife confused me re: expressing and I got nasty mastitis). I had to use a pillow to support her for about the first 6 weeks tho as I have giant boobies and needed my arm/hand to hold the top of my boob away from squishing her nose.

With the gremlins it was an absolute disaster, and I'm not even going to go there coz I have already bleated about it in far too much detail many a time. Suffice to say finding out they were reacting to something in my breastmilk and had to be weaned was actually a blessing in disguise.]]> Thu, 03 May 2007 19:53:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7212&PID=139858&title=b-feeding-do-you-find-it-difficult#139858 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7212&PID=139772&title=b-feeding-do-you-find-it-difficult#139772 Author: Leish
Subject: 7212
Posted: 03 May 2007 at 4:45pm

I don't find it easy as such but I do enjoy breastfeeding. Noah is really heavy though so I usually do use a normal pillow or two to rest him on as my arm gets really tired and sore if holding him. We usually change positions depending on how I am feeling.

I wouldn't buy a special pillow though cos I would rather spend the money on cute baby clothes ]]> Thu, 03 May 2007 16:45:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7212&PID=139772&title=b-feeding-do-you-find-it-difficult#139772 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7212&PID=139660&title=b-feeding-do-you-find-it-difficult#139660 Author: toniellis
Subject: 7212
Posted: 03 May 2007 at 2:32pm

I have found breastfeeding very easy. For both of my boys. I guess I've been very lucky with that. I had the added bonus of working with c/sections as well so I am quite proud of the fact that I have managed to feed both of my boys for as long as I have
I have a breast feeding pillow which has been absolutely fantastic, it's shaped in a way that I can use it for a lot of different positions. If I needed to prop my boy up a bit all I had to do was fold over a section and wallah! done.
I wouldn't buy a different one. ]]> Thu, 03 May 2007 14:32:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7212&PID=139660&title=b-feeding-do-you-find-it-difficult#139660 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7212&PID=139636&title=b-feeding-do-you-find-it-difficult#139636 Author: Andie
Subject: 7212
Posted: 03 May 2007 at 2:06pm

Nope I wouldn't buy a product that did that, but that's because I just figured it'd be easier for Ella to feed with her head higher than her body (because I sure can't eat lying down, even on my side) so held her like that - when I was tired a tripillow or normal pillow under the arm holding her head did the trick well enough.  And yep, I'll say that breastfeeding was awful to begin with - they were 6 hideous weeks to begin with!  And it's very easy now.  And I would have considered buying such a product before Ella was born (if I hadn't asked on here what works and heard a lot of people say a tripillow does the trick!).  ]]> Thu, 03 May 2007 14:06:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7212&PID=139636&title=b-feeding-do-you-find-it-difficult#139636 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7212&PID=139574&title=b-feeding-do-you-find-it-difficult#139574 Author: SMoody
Subject: 7212
Posted: 03 May 2007 at 12:14pm

I know everyone is going to hate me but I didnt find it difficult at all. I was lying the first time I fed her and she latched on all by herself. I had trouble when the bf consultant came to unlatch her and show me different positions. I told her straight out I will ask for help when I need it and to just let me and my child alone. She didnt. The first day they kept on trying to latch her when she wasnt hungry and then by the time I know she is she was screaming as too many people prodded her.

I was literally ready to give up on bfding that night. But I had her on my own. Hubby wasnt there and she wanted milk. I looked her in the eye and told her you and mommy are going to do this just like the first time. Hold her and she just latched on.

Nurse came in and told me I should feed her now and told them to Peeve off she just did and not to bother me with feeding again as they are seriously stressing my baby and me out.

Never had problems after that again. I did find the help of a normal pillow helped me in the beginning when she was so small ect and to help with the pressure on my cesear scar.

It really is a thing of trial and error. Try a lot of different positions as well. easier on your breasts and you will find a postition both of you guys prefer.

Good luck]]> Thu, 03 May 2007 12:14:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7212&PID=139574&title=b-feeding-do-you-find-it-difficult#139574 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7212&PID=139552&title=b-feeding-do-you-find-it-difficult#139552 Author: busymum
Subject: 7212
Posted: 03 May 2007 at 11:09am

With Hannah I used an ordinary, "full", pillow at first - she was also a c/s baby. With the other two I just held them up with my arm. I like to sit in a couch with good back support. My arm doesn't really get tired because the feeds are so short at that stage - Krystiana already doesn't need holding so high (bigger body and mouth etc). So I wouldn't buy a pillow like that because a baby would outgrow it so quick and I don't find holding the baby in the right position particularly uncomfy.

(Edited cause I got interrupted before and hadn't finished lol)[/size]

Edited by busymum]]> Thu, 03 May 2007 11:09:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7212&PID=139552&title=b-feeding-do-you-find-it-difficult#139552 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7212&PID=139526&title=b-feeding-do-you-find-it-difficult#139526 Author: caraMel
Subject: 7212
Posted: 03 May 2007 at 9:54am

Nah I don't think I'd buy one either. But maybe thats because I know I can do without it? New mums might be more into it.]]> Thu, 03 May 2007 09:54:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7212&PID=139526&title=b-feeding-do-you-find-it-difficult#139526 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7212&PID=139519&title=b-feeding-do-you-find-it-difficult#139519 Author: Kellz
Subject: 7212
Posted: 03 May 2007 at 9:45am

fattartsrock wrote: Bee wrote: If there was a product on the market that bought babies head UP TO your breast, and didn't require you holding baby in your arm, nor resting pillows on arms of couches etc, and kept bubs on an angle to help with reflux, would you buy it?? Probably not. I like the "cuddle factor" and your arm does get used to it.

Yep me too,..I wouldnt buy one.]]> Thu, 03 May 2007 09:45:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7212&PID=139519&title=b-feeding-do-you-find-it-difficult#139519 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7212&PID=139512&title=b-feeding-do-you-find-it-difficult#139512 Author: fattartsrock
Subject: 7212
Posted: 03 May 2007 at 9:40am

Bee wrote: If there was a product on the market that bought babies head UP TO your breast, and didn't require you holding baby in your arm, nor resting pillows on arms of couches etc, and kept bubs on an angle to help with reflux, would you buy it??

Probably not. I like the "cuddle factor" and your arm does get used to it.]]> Thu, 03 May 2007 09:40:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7212&PID=139512&title=b-feeding-do-you-find-it-difficult#139512 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7212&PID=139511&title=b-feeding-do-you-find-it-difficult#139511 Author: fattartsrock
Subject: 7212
Posted: 03 May 2007 at 9:39am

Both my bubbys angled up, as my boobies aren't "long" he he. I just use a cushion from the couch to prop Charly, as I fing the bf pillow a bit awkward for the way I hold her.

Yep, it is hard, but worth it. I always say to people try and get through the first 2 weeks, which are the hardest, then make a deal with yourself to try for 2 more weeks. Honestly, by 6 weeks, you will be going great guns, probably even by 4 weeks. One thing mums always forget (and even with #2) is that Baby is learning as well. Good luck!!]]> Thu, 03 May 2007 09:39:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7212&PID=139511&title=b-feeding-do-you-find-it-difficult#139511 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7212&PID=139510&title=b-feeding-do-you-find-it-difficult#139510 Author: Bumble
Subject: 7212
Posted: 03 May 2007 at 9:39am

If there was a product on the market that bought babies head UP TO your breast, and didn't require you holding baby in your arm, nor resting pillows on arms of couches etc, and kept bubs on an angle to help with reflux, would you buy it??]]> Thu, 03 May 2007 09:39:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7212&PID=139510&title=b-feeding-do-you-find-it-difficult#139510 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7212&PID=139506&title=b-feeding-do-you-find-it-difficult#139506 Author: fairsk8
Subject: 7212
Posted: 03 May 2007 at 9:36am

In the first few weeks of b/f xanda I used just a normal tri-pillow to lift him up slightly and because I had a c-section and the wound was sore, so had to lift him up off it. Baby's head lies in the crook of your arm (your inside elbow) and your forearm supports their back also turning their body in towards yours. You can prop your arm on the side of an arm chair which I found really good for support as Xanda was a big baby born and too heavy for me to hold for long periods of time.

]]> Thu, 03 May 2007 09:36:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7212&PID=139506&title=b-feeding-do-you-find-it-difficult#139506 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7212&PID=139497&title=b-feeding-do-you-find-it-difficult#139497 Author: ellabellame
Subject: 7212
Posted: 03 May 2007 at 9:23am

*tries to remember back* i think i actually did hold mikey at a slight angle but not because i heard it was better, i think it just happened that way. i didn't often bother with a breastfeeding pillow, just used my arm to support him. i don't remember my arm getting tired, i think when they're tiny they're just so light it doesn't really register and then as they grow, so do your muscles. ]]> Thu, 03 May 2007 09:23:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7212&PID=139497&title=b-feeding-do-you-find-it-difficult#139497 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7212&PID=139496&title=b-feeding-do-you-find-it-difficult#139496 Author: caraMel
Subject: 7212
Posted: 03 May 2007 at 9:22am

Hi Bee,

I had a rough time feeding my first child, Ella and switched to fully expressing after 4 weeks but have been successful at breastfeeding Benjy this time round.
It was difficult at first. Very painful and hard going as he wanted to feed every 2 hours in the first few weeks.
He was/is also a reflux baby, and I used pillows to prop him but also used my arm, as you describe, to tilt him slightly. I found the rugby, or football hold good too.
Another thing that helped was letting him lie in my arms, still slightly tilted, before getting him up to burp. That gave the milk a chance to settle in his tummy in the hope it wouldn't all come back up again.
All the best with TTC, and I hope this helps answer your questions!]]> Thu, 03 May 2007 09:22:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7212&PID=139496&title=b-feeding-do-you-find-it-difficult#139496 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7212&PID=139492&title=b-feeding-do-you-find-it-difficult#139492 Author: Kellz
Subject: 7212
Posted: 03 May 2007 at 9:21am

I have always had to breastfeed Isla on an angle. She has never been able to lie flat, but wasnt actually diagnosed with silent reflux until she was 4 1/2months old ( I tried so hard,..saw 3 different Dr's,..long story!).

I feed her with her body across mine, belly to belly, but just use a regular pillow folded in half in support her upper body, then let her lower body just rest downwards on my legs. Now that she bigger,..I feed her in an arm chain, and her head is in my arm which is leaning on the arm of the chair, and her body is resting on me.]]> Thu, 03 May 2007 09:21:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7212&PID=139492&title=b-feeding-do-you-find-it-difficult#139492 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7212&PID=139488&title=b-feeding-do-you-find-it-difficult#139488 Author: Bumble
Subject: 7212
Posted: 03 May 2007 at 9:08am

To all the Milk Machine Mummies!!!! How awesome you all are.

I have a question? Do you find breastfeeding difficult? When I tried back in the day, Ethan and I only lasted 3 weeks due to him being a reflux boy. I have since done some research and found that it is ideal for bubs to be fed on a slight angle UP TO the breast to help with this. I found that I was slightly crouching over to get to him..

Does anyone feed their bubs this way?

I have noticed that all of the Breastfeeding pillows seem to be quite flat. Do you use your arm to help hold bubs in place and if so, does your arm get tired???

Any comments appreciated!

Edited by Bee]]> Thu, 03 May 2007 09:08:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7212&PID=139488&title=b-feeding-do-you-find-it-difficult#139488