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5 Misconceptions About Breastfeeding

November 15, 2018 by Julie

5 Misconceptions About Breastfeeding

This is a sponsored post! 

Before I ever had children, I knew I wanted to breastfeed once I had them. I was committed to doing this. But once my first baby was born, I realized that I had been wrong about some parts of breastfeeding.

I just assumed that because I wanted to breastfeed my son, and breastfeeding was natural, breastfeeding would be easy for us. That he would be born, I would start to nurse him, and everything would fall into place. In reality, things were more complicated than that.

5 Misconceptions About Breastfeeding

We eventually figured out how to make breastfeeding work, but not without help, many tears, and many frustrating nights.

Although many women do breastfeed successfully, there are many misconceptions about breastfeeding, here are five of them:

Breastfeeding will be easy since it is natural

As I mentioned above, I thought that since I wanted to breastfed so badly, things would work themselves out. In reality, breastfeeding doesn’t always come easy for everyone for many different reasons. A lactation consultant can be a great person to go to if you are struggling to get started with breastfeeding. Give yourself some time and patience and don’t be afraid to ask for help if you need it.

You won’t need a breast pump if you breastfeed

Did you know that with your TRICARE benefit you can receive a no-cost breast pump? You might be thinking you won’t need one if you are planning to breastfeed and be a SAHM. Or that you might not need one until the baby is a little older and you feel comfortable leaving them.

The truth is, a breast pump can be so helpful even in those early weeks. Breast pumps can build up an emergency supply of milk, relieve pain from engorgement, and help with your milk supply. Since you can easily order your breast pump through The Breastfeeding Shop, having one available to you from day one is a good idea.

The Breastfeeding Shop has many different choices of breast pumps, and you can easily order your pump through their app or online. You can also order your breast pump accessories or supplies through them. You can start by using their breast pump order form.

5 Misconceptions About Breastfeeding

You have to feed your newborn on a strict schedule

Feeding your baby on demand can be one way to feed your newborn. You don’t have to feed on a strict schedule. Your baby will give you cues to let you know when they are hungry. And in those first months, they will go through different growth spurts where they need to eat more than usual.

Not having your baby on a strict schedule doesn’t mean you can’t have a routine. Establishing routines with a baby can be very important. But not having too strict of a schedule with feeding can make the breastfeeding experience a little easier for everyone.

You can’t breastfeed and go back to work

You might be going back to work after your baby is born and not sure if you should continue to breastfeed. The truth is, you totally can. Going back to work doesn’t mean you have to stop breastfeeding. And can be another reason to order your TRICARE benefit breast pump.  Some breast pumps work better for everyday use than others so make sure to check into what the right breast pump would be for you.

You have to stop breastfeeding at a year

There is no rule that says you have to stop breastfeeding your baby at a year, or at nine months, or at six months. You need to do what works for you and your baby. Different people will have different comfort levels with how long they want to continue breastfeeding for.

Looking for more information on your TRICARE benefit breast pump? Here are some posts for you:

What You Need To Know About Ordering Your TRICARE Benefit Breast Pump Accessories and Supplies

FAQs About Your TRICARE Benefit Breast Pump Through The Breastfeeding Shop

How to Decide What Breast Pump is The Best One For You And Your Baby

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How to Decide What Breast Pump is The Best One For You And Your Baby

November 7, 2017 by Julie

The Breastfeeding Shop

This is a sponsored post by the Breastfeeding Shop. 

How to Decide What Breast Pump is The Best One For You And Your Baby

Did you know that for every birth event (pregnancy or adoption,) you can receive a $0 breast pump with the TRICARE benefit? This started in 2014 and is a benefit you should make sure you use. The Breastfeeding Shop is the perfect place to get that breast pump. They will be able to help you get what you want and fill out all the paperwork to receive your pump.

The Breastfeeding Shop has a nice selection of breast pumps. Each one is a little different and one might be better for you than another based on your own needs. But how do you decide which one is best?

Here is how you can decide which breast pump is best for you and your baby.

How often will you use the pump?

Think about how often you will be using your pump. If you work outside the home, you might need a pump to use throughout the workday. If you are a stay at home mom, you will be using your pump at different times. You will want to get a pump that can keep up with your daily needs, whatever they might be.

Will you travel with the pump?

Some breast pumps are easier to travel with than others. If you will be taking your pump places, to work or on vacation, for example, you will want one that is made for easier travel. Some pumps have a battery option and that would be a must if you will be needing to use the pump places that don’t have an outlet.

A car adapter option is ideal if you will be PCSing across the country or like to go on a lot of car trips. This will make pumping on the road a lot easier for you. You will be able to pump for your baby even when you are on the road.

What type of suction do you need?

Different moms will have different needs when it comes to how strong the suction is on their breast pumps. If you are unsure about what you need or know you want something stronger, going with a pump with stronger suction options is a good idea. That way, you will be able to pump what you need for your baby. All of the pumps you can get through The Breastfeeding Shop have customizable suction options so you can control how strong the pump works for you.

Extra features

When you look at the different choices of breast pumps, you will find different features that may or may not be important to you. Features such as Bluetooth technology, a quieter pump, or being lightweight can help go into your decision for the right pump.

Please go to The Breastfeeding Shop and look at their comparison chart to decide which breast pump would be best for you. Once you decide, you can start the process of receiving your breast pump.

Have you received your no-cost breast pump yet? 

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My name is Julie and I have been an Army wife for almost 15 years now.

My husband of 18 years has served in the active-duty Army and now the Army National Guard. We have lived in Germany & Tennessee during our time as a military family.

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