January 25, 2012

Our Newsletter is out!

Our January newsletter is out, and we have some great tips for those of you interested in adoptive breastfeeding. Plus an interesting Q & A about resolutions you and your family can make together in the New Year.

The entire newsletter is available on our website, but check out some excerpts below:

Feature: “Adoptive Breastfeeding — Is it for Me?”

Breastfeeding is a very important aspect of the bonding between new mothers and their infants. Because this process is primarily dependent on pregnancy and the hormones that prepare a woman to breastfeed, adoptive mothers often feel as if they’re missing out on the opportunity to share with and provide something very special for their newborn. What you may not know is that as an adoptive mother you have the option to breastfeed — there are many methods available to help you breastfeed your baby, both naturally or with the assistance of hormones.

If you prefer the natural route, it is possible to induce lactation (whether or not you’ve been pregnant before) by using a breast pump every 2-3 hours before or after your baby arrives. La Leche League International recommends both the Medela Supplemental Nursing System and the Lact-Aid Nurser Training System, which allow you to feed your baby while they are at your breast.

For the rest of the article, and the answer to this month’s Ask Abby:

Question: It’s the New Year, and in addition to making resolutions for myself, I’d like to set some goals that my entire family can aspire towards for 2012. Any recommendations?

Best,
June, TX

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