These were the tools I used in the beginning of breastfeeding. They were very helpful for me and I wanted to share them with you!! Pictured here is my boppy pillow, disposable nursing pads, prenatal vitamins, and nipple cream.
I became very attached to my boppy pillow. Boppy pillows can be expensive, but you want to find one that you're most comfortable with because you will use it constantly. They are definitely worth the money! I loved mine because I was able to breastfeed and have my hands free. I took it everywhere.
Disposable nursing pads are awesome because they are so absorbent. I feel silly because I didn't have them in the very beginning, but I definitely needed them! I always thought about nursing pads as an 'in between feedings' necessity. What I didn't realize was that you need them during feedings for the other side. Let down causes the flow of milk on both sides at the same time. Be sure you have some of these handy.
Prenatal vitamins become your daily routine during pregnancy. Continuing them while breastfeeding should be second nature to you. They continue to provide you with the right vitamins while breastfeeding too. They're great! My doctor told me that I didn't have to take any of the expensive kinds. I personally prefer the ones from Target.
Nipple cream was given to me by my discharge nurse at the hospital. I am so thankful that she gave it to me! I hadn't purchased it ahead of time, and to be honest it wasn't on my list of necessities. I recommend using it during your shower to protect your most sensitive area. During the first few weeks you are very tender there and need protection. This kind worked great!
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