Most parents who exclusively pump started parenthood wanting to breastfeed, for a variety of reasons, breastfeeding could not be initiated or if it was, it could not be sustained. Regardless of the reason for pumping it is generally a time of huge emotion and transition. There are big feelings to handle alongside transitioning to motherhood and parenthood. It is hard work. Read Sarah’s tips that saved her during her pumping journey.

Nursing your baby with your own milk when you have a chronic condition can place extra challenges on you as new parents. Concerns about medication, how this will affect your baby and uniquely with epilepsy, fears of seizures that are triggered by hormonal change, sleep deprivation and anxiety. I have been speaking to parents with epilepsy over that last while with regard to their experience of breastfeeding and caring for their babies, their fears and anxieties and expectations. this post is about what they had to say.

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There is no reason to believe that breastfeeding will be any less successful because you have epilepsy. Here are some tips in preparing to feed your baby.

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Feb !4 is International Epilepsy Awareness Day , I want to acknowledge some of the difficulties women with Epilepsy face in terms of pregnancy and in particular Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding.