Your Nursing Area
Your Nursing Area

Once You've Reached The Third Trimester, You'llprobably Start Stocking Up On Nursing Bras, Breastpads, And Loose Button Down Shirts For The Comingmonths Ahead. While Getting Ready To Breast Feed,you Can Also Create Your Personal Area, A Customdesigned Breast Feeding Area For Yourself.Your Nursing Area Should Reflect Your Personality.If You Like A Loud, Yet Friendly Surrounding, Youshould Consider Setting In A Corner Of The Livingroom Or Family Room. Keep An Extra Chair Or Twonear You So Family Members Or Even Friends Can Keepyou Company.If You Prefer Peace And Quiet, A Cozy Study Or Empty Guest Room Would Be Ideal. You Can Closethe Door, Dim The Lights Down, Then Take A Fewdeep, Calming Breaths While You Breast Feed.Your Own ChairNo Matter If It's A Glider, Overstuffed Recliner,or Desk Chair With Wheels, You Should Make Sureyour Nursing Chair Is Very Comfortable. You'llbe Sitting In The Chair For Hours Each Day, Soyou'll Want It To Be Very Comfortable. You Shouldalways Look For One That Offers Back And Shouldersupport, Along With Arm Rests.Support UnderfootYou Can Use A Footstool, Low Coffee Table Or Astack Of Pillows To Elevate Your Feet As You Breastfeed. If You Raise Your Legs And Feet To Bringyour Baby To Your Breast, You'll Avoid Possiblebackache.Pillows And More PillowsYour Neck, Arms, Feet, And Back Will Need As Much Support As You Can Give, So Don't Hesitateto Surround Your Body With Pillows. If You Laya Pillow Across Your Lap For Your Baby To Lay On,he'll Be Very Comfortable And That Much Closer Toyour Nipple. For Extra Comfort, You Can Even Purchase A Specially Made Nursing Pillow That Will Encircle Your Waist.Table For OneYou Should Always Keep A Small Table Or Standwithin Arm's Length Of Your Breast Feeding Chair.What You Use Should Be Big Enough To Hold Acoaster And Glass Of Liquid. Some Women Preferto Drink Through A Straw, While Others Prefer Todrink From The Glass. You'll Also Want To Keep Healthy Snacks On Handas Well, Such As Fresh Fruit, Nuts, Or Crackersand Peanut Butter To Help You Replace The Energy You Use While You Breast Feed.DistractionsIf Your Baby Is A Slow Eater Or Has A Really Bigappetite, You May Want To Keep Yourself Busy While He Feeds. You Can Fill The Shelves Of A Nearby Cupboard Or Bookcase With Your Favoritebooks Or Crossword Puzzles To Occupy Yourselfuntil Your Baby Is Full. You Should Also Keepa Phone Nearby As Well So That You Can Talk Tofamily Or Friends To Pass The Time.(word Count 457)PPPPP