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There isn't a one-size-fits-all approach to breastfeeding. Some nursing moms find it challenging while others find it easy. Given that nursing tends to begin in post-delivery, new mom bleariness phase of parenting, they can use all the help they can get. For those who need a little support, there are a number of breastfeeding resources at your fingertips in today’s digital age.
“Even if you have only one hand free to tap at a smartphone because the other is holding a baby, you have access to all sorts of advice, information, assistance, and plenty of shoulders to cry on if necessary,” says Linda Sharps, contributor to The Stir. She shares some websites, apps for Apple and Android users, Facebook pages, podcasts, videos, and more to help moms succeed with breastfeeding.
KellyMom is full of breastfeeding information, from pumping to going back to work to other common concerns. There are also support groups available on the site.
This online breastfeeding support group offers moms support and information. There are many user-submitted questions, and anyone can answer in the comments.
This channel has videos covering everything about breastfeeding, from a good latch to breastfeeding toddlers.
We can’t have a list of resources and not include our own! We talk about breast milk donation, breastfeeding tips, health benefits, challenges, and how to encourage dad, as well as tips, thoughts, and advice from you. We want to be a helpful resource for you and your family.
This free app is compatible with various mobile devices. . It helps you track the three major activities that consume baby’s and mom’s life: Eating, sleeping, and diaper habits. The one-tap interface makes it easy to keep track of which side your baby last nursed on, and when you press start, it automatically logs in your most recent feeding.
This app is $4.99 and available for various mobile devices. . It has more than just breastfeeding and pumping - you can log and track all aspects of your child’s care. It records details about each nursing session, from the last side you nursed on to the time spent nursing.
This app lets moms record how long their babies nurse and how often. For the non-breastfeeding parent, you can track when mom last breastfed and get to know baby’s feeding pattern.
This app is great for moms when they are out and about and need to find a spot to nurse. It’s $1.99, and helps you locate places near you that offer nursing-friendly environments, as well as high chairs and changing stations. It tells you exactly how far you are from each spot, and links to a street map that gives you the location. If you discover a spot that’s not listed, you can add it to the app, and share its locations and features.
This free app is available for Android users. It covers the bases such as tracking feedings, recording which side, and log times. If you use it long enough, it will map feeding trends, and display them in graphs which you can study during nursing sessions. Between lack of sleep and caring for a little one around the clock, being a new parent is challenging. Days and nights blur together and it’s easy to lose track of things. These tools and resources give you access to support and advice anytime, anywhere.