Ten More Things to Do while Breastfeeding
January 15, 2007 by Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor
Filed under advantages of breastfeeding, breastfeeding basics, health of the mother, pumping
Yesterday I mentioned my list of Top Ten Things to Do while Breastfeeding. Just in case you need more ideas:
1. Do Kegel exercises. After childbirth (or at any time!) a mother can do Kegels to strengthen her pelvic floor muscles (the pubococcygeus muscles). These exercises, which can be done without anyone else even knowing, help enhance sexual pleasure (assuming the new mother is even interested in sex after her six-week postpartum checkup!) and prevent urinary incontinence.
2. Listen to music.
3. Smell that wonderful baby smell!
4. Practice deep breathing and relaxation exercises. Deep breathing, progressive muscular relaxation and eliciting the relaxation response …read more
