During the 1st 3 months - I avoided any drinks with caffeine (tea, coffee). I limited my intake on soft drinks. I also limited my intake on spicy food. I totally avoided cabbage as this can give baby tummy ache/wind and also it may reduce supply.

After the 3 months..i slowly took coffee (1 cup a day) and starting consuming spicy food like normal.

Always remember that what you eat..it will somehow reflect in your breastmilk..hence..you got to know what you ate that gave baby certain symptoms..such as gas, tummy ache..hyper (not able to sleep)..or just simply, he/she dont like the taste of your milk. It is always trial and error as different babies can take certain things...some can't.

Remember..even if you drink milk (eg: Anmum or normal fresh milk), if your baby is lactose intolerant..your baby may get the effects. Or if you eat nuts, if he/she is allergic to it..she may also get the effects...hence it's very important to know what you ate.

As for hair rebonding or colouring..it's ok to do it during breastfeeding. My only advice is wait after 6-8 months..after your hormones stablizes..as you will lose lots of hair before that...and your hair tends to be very dry.

---

Added on June 27, 2011, 11:27 amand of coz..limit on junk food..or those food with empty calories. Remember that you are feeding your baby..so you need to eat healthy nutritional food.

---

Added on June 27, 2011, 11:57 amI just read my invite..it's FREE!! Just need to register as I'm sure it' will be full house..qarezma..better grab this opportunity.

This post has been edited by phythia79: Jun 27 2011, 11:57 AM

qarezma..never mind.. we are here to support you if you run into a roadblock while bf

nicKit..good lar.. shows that he cares and he knows that this way ..you would be happy

q...the only problem you had the last time you bf was dwindling supply right? latching on no problem?

I see.. 3 days is still ok.

I think the first problem that most moms encounter (which they don't realise/know) is latching on. Most moms assume that it's quite simple but this also pose a problem as the right latch is very important...for baby to properly drink and for mommies not to feel pain.

My hairstylist..was shocked that i'm still bf..and she told me that her friends said..bf is painful.. I bet because of wrong latching. I told her..no..no pain at all.

---

Added on June 28, 2011, 9:59 amsunflower808: another advise for you is..pls make sure that you know the right latching on (besides knowing how to get more supply and what to eat or not). Coz..if your baby latches on wrongly..your baby may not drink the milk properly (which results in baby not full, crying) and you may feel pain.

I also think that this also a reason why new moms say that they are not producing not enough of milk - propbably they latched on wrongly..thus not drinking enough milk directly.

This post has been edited by phythia79: Jun 28 2011, 10:00 AM

http://www.kellymom.com/bf/start/basics/latch-resources.html

This is a good site...i used to go to this site during my first few months (when i didn't know about support group on fb)

this site even has a list of medication which is safe during breastfeeding.. just need to check on the list.

---

Added on June 28, 2011, 10:19 amI was gonna used that as the last resort if the fenugreek didn't work...but didn't need to.

Great to know..that..i'll ask nicKit to post this up on the first page..so that new mommas can use this method.

This post has been edited by phythia79: Jun 28 2011, 10:19 AM

sunflower...besides knowing what to boost your milk supply..pls ensure that latching on is correct too...coz this is one of the main thing that moms forget or take for granted (thinking that it's simple)

---

Added on June 28, 2011, 10:37 amthe 1st and most important hurdle in breastfeeding is latching on..then followed by supply.

If you get your latch on correct..then you only have to worry on upping your supply. If you get your latch on wrong..and not enough supply (sometimes due to wrong latch on - because baby is not expressing from breast correctly)...you got 2 things to worry.

---

Added on June 28, 2011, 10:41 amanother i like to add..is make sure baby drinks the hind milk..that's where the most nutrition and most filling for baby.

When baby is drinking milk..the milk that comes out first (which is slightly watery clear/bluish tinge) is called the foremilk. This foremilk usually would quench the baby's thirst. Then, after the foremilk (depends on how well & long your baby suckle), is the hindmilk..this milk is the one with the fats and nutrition that is filling for your baby.

This post has been edited by phythia79: Jun 28 2011, 10:41 AM

iii!!!

and please put the link for kellysmom website and fb breastfeeding advocates network group. thanks!

wah!!..i was not rajin enough..about 45 mins or so...coz i'm using Avent manual..very tiring LOL

yes...you are right

I salute your wife! I dunno how to do the hand expression.

This post has been edited by phythia79: Jun 28 2011, 02:17 PM

really kah? yikes..i won't even think about it at that time.

Hi all! There's an event - BF Flash mob in KLCC on 7 Aug 2011 @ 5pm..

anyone attending? I know I am!

---

Added on July 13, 2011, 4:34 pmin another 3 weeks..i'll be reaching my 2 year bf target

This post has been edited by phythia79: Jul 13 2011, 04:34 PM

I think they changed to KLCC Nurse-In Ad Hoc Group..Nickit..ask hubby to come to KL lar that week

No speech..but just a line..It was a hard and long journey...but worth it!

hehehe...never thought about it..well..i'll be celebrating Xander's birthday..so..that'll be it only i guess.

it's just a group bf moms..coming toghether and then breastfeed at the same time.

this flashmob is gonna happen due to a bf mom who went to the surau at KLCC to pump/bf (i'm not sure). she was then asked to leave by the lady security guard.

yeah..that's what the organiser said lar..

Enpointe..do join if you are here in KL.

I'll try to get the link once i get access to a comp at home..as my office blocked FB..and in the office..i access FB thru my iphone..so i can't paste the link too..

---

Added on July 16, 2011, 11:00 amHmmm...i don't recall if i ate any durian during FB..so i'm not too sure...

Certain food may work well for some ladies..some don't...but in any case..don't try to overindulge..as maybe (i'm not sure)...it may be too heaty for baby..

This post has been edited by phythia79: Jul 16 2011, 11:00 AM

yaay!!!! *dancing jigs*