Storage of Breastmilk

Can breastmilk be stored slightly more than 3 month in the freezer? Since my baby is rejecting bottle, I have some expressed breast milk, about 20oz of them sitting in my freezer reaching 3 months next week, and my baby will only be 6 month by mid May. Is it possible not to waste the milk? Vivianz

Nursing Toddlers and Beyond

I think this group of moms are feeling neglected. Most support groups seem more geared to pregnant & new moms. Society in general tends not to react very favourably towards moms breastfeeding their older children, although WHO recommends that children should be breastfed for at least 2 years. Are you breastfeding an older child? Do you feel in need of support ?

Oversupply / Fast Flow of Milk

To many mothers who are struggling to build up a milk supply, having too much sounds like a dream. But those who experience oversupply will tell you it causes just as many frustrations & difficulties as not having enough !
So those of you who have experienced this - how did you feel when you were struggling to deal with it. What tips would you have for other moms experiencing this problem?

Sore Nipples

Most commonly sore nipples are a result of poor attachment but there may be many other causes
Share your experiences & tips for dealing with this problem with other moms or if you are experiencing this problem send in your questions!

Early Breastfeeding - 1st few days

What are your experiences of breastfeeding in the first few hours / days after birth?
Were you given help with breastfeeding in the labour ward immediately after birth?
Did you receive sufficient help on the post natal wards?
What are your experiences?
What tips would you have for new or expectant moms ??

Use of Birth Pool as Pain Relief in Labour

3 hospitals in Singapore now have pools available in labour wards so that moms can use these as a method of pain relief in labour - the hospitals are: Thomson Medical Centre, Mount Alvernia Hospital & National University Hospital.
Samitivej Hospital in Bangkok has had birthing rooms with pools for many years.
So what is happening in KL?
So far no hospitals have been willing to incorporate this kind of facility. Many women have expressed a desire to be able to immerse in water during labour ( this told to me personally) but I am just wondering how many of you have formally approached the hospital managements? Changes only come with a public request for the facilities. If insufficient people ask for such services then it is unlikely that we will see them in the near future !!
What are your comments ? Is anyone interested in using a birth pool for their labour? Has anyone approached hospital management? What kind of reponses did you get ??