With my first child, I had a full-time baby nurse. At the time, I had my own company and couldn't afford to take maternity leave. I was so scared I was going to mess something up. I had no experience and none of my friends had babies yet. I’d never babysat and I don’t think I’d ever seen someone breastfeed. Someone recommended a baby nurse to me, and since I couldn't stay home, that seemed like the best option.
Life with Leon is great. Every day is different and very interesting. For me, it’s very important to have a routine for each day. Clean up, bottle feeding, occasional solid food feeding. If we stick to a schedule, then there’s no crying, just a happy boy.
To maximize the nutritional benefit, some physicians suggest breast feeding your growing infant for up to 12 months or longer. But what if mom returns to work, or is unavailable for nursing baby from time to time? We'll show you what you need to know to get started pumping your "liquid gold."