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You're asking yourself, "You want me to do what with what to what?!" Every new mom is squeamish about the notion of pumping milk from her breasts. If you stick with nursing for any length of time, pumping will become second-nature as a way to store extra milk for when you aren't available for a feeding. A pump also works wonders to create and maintain milk supply in the early days -- the more milk you produce, the more milk you produce.
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A special nursing pillow that hugs to your body provides support for your arms and your baby. It also makes a first-time nursing mom feel more prepared and confident. Definitely worth trying even if you end up not needing if after a few weeks.
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For nursing moms, lanolin can be a lifesaver. It is a thick, heavy cream that soothes sore nipples and provides protection against irritation between feedings.
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Breast pads are nursing bra inserts that catch leaking breast milk and prevent potentially embarassing stains. Disposable pads mean less laundry compared to reusable pads and, for most moms, lactation regulates in no time.
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Breast milk storage bags let nursing moms pump and freeze breast milk in a handy zip-top pouch for bottle feeds.
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