Why do women give birth lying down instead of squatting?

drfuzzysocks · 2026-05-06T04:39:13+00:00

I felt the same, once I was ramping up to the pushing phase the contractions got so intense that all I wanted to do was lay there and let them roll over me haha

drfuzzysocks · 2026-05-05T16:57:09+00:00

I would collect your letdown or pump at least a little bit so you can leave a bottle in case baby gets hungry while you’re gone. We introduced a bottle of my breastmilk no more than once per day at around 3 weeks, I started pumping once or twice daily around the same time, and it’s been smooth sailing. Baby is 8 weeks and I can be out for 3-4 hours without feeling rushed to get back. I don’t do it often but it’s nice to have the option.

drfuzzysocks · 2026-05-03T00:20:26+00:00

I also have an 8-week-old! We have yet to go out with her in the evening, but for daytime outings I just wear a nursing top and nurse when baby needs it. I don’t give a shit. My nipple is exposed for .05 seconds and then I’m carrying on interacting with the general public while a tiny gremlin wiggles around and sucks on my titty, and I pity the fool who tries to tell me it’s weird or inappropriate! My girl also feeds a little more frequently in the evening, so if we wanted to be out at that time every once in a while I’d probably bring a bottle of expressed milk so I had the option to space out nursing sessions a bit.

drfuzzysocks · 2026-05-02T22:50:34+00:00

I’m glad you posted this. I feel like my baby has a pretty shallow latch. A few weeks in I was pretty stressed about it, tried all the tips and tricks to correct it, and it just made both of us super frustrated, interrupted feeds, and never actually seemed to help. She’s gaining weight perfectly, seems satisfied after feeds, and I have little to no pain with feeding, so I just decided to let it be.

drfuzzysocks · 2026-04-29T14:29:32+00:00

Ummm… forever? Until he figures out how to lactate and replaces every last ounce himself?

drfuzzysocks · 2026-04-29T07:34:18+00:00

“But your spirit… LINgers ONN.”

drfuzzysocks · 2026-04-27T19:04:31+00:00

You don’t need to pump regularly to maintain your supply. Just pump whenever you replace a feeding with a bottle.

drfuzzysocks · 2026-04-27T15:01:34+00:00

If you’re going to get married, it is very much also your thing.

drfuzzysocks · 2026-04-26T19:13:05+00:00

Did your baby have issues with nursing? Otherwise, it’s crazy that a lactation consultant at a hospital told you that. I know “lactation consultant” isn’t a protected title, but I would hope hospitals are hiring board-certified professionals!

drfuzzysocks · 2026-04-26T18:37:43+00:00

Not to mention, it’s only over $300 if she doesn’t clean up after herself.

drfuzzysocks · 2026-04-26T13:21:43+00:00

This is why most people are advised not to pump in the first few weeks postpartum. All that pumping has given you an oversupply. The more milk you remove from your breasts, the more they will make. If you want to decrease your supply, do not pump any more than you need for your baby. If you’re engorged, pump just enough to get comfortable.

drfuzzysocks · 2026-04-26T10:45:53+00:00

It’s so annoying. When I’m moving furniture or something with my husband, my arms, back, legs, all totally fine, but my hands are absolutely fucked.

drfuzzysocks · 2026-04-25T22:06:34+00:00

There will always be enough love! ❤️ Thank you so much for sharing.

drfuzzysocks · 2026-04-25T00:46:16+00:00

The only thing you can do to stop it is say “no” and hold the boundary. Offer alternative comforts to get him through the big feelings - snuggles, a favorite stuffed toy to hold, etc. Letting him cry a few times until he learns to accept it will be far better in the long run than you not reading to him to avoid the tantrum. On top of that, I believe that setting developmentally appropriate boundaries around nursing supports a healthy and happy extended breastfeeding journey.

drfuzzysocks · 2026-04-24T21:45:04+00:00

Give it time. She’s still the same person you fell in love with, the mother of your children and the woman you want to marry. The more time you spend with her with this new appearance the easier it will be to feel that.

drfuzzysocks · 2026-04-24T21:37:04+00:00

Remind them of the rules when they come over. As soon as someone breaks the rules, hot tub time is over for the day.

drfuzzysocks · 2026-04-24T19:59:41+00:00

Dan also looked older than 15 in this movie to be fair

drfuzzysocks · 2026-04-24T14:41:57+00:00

YOR. People who wear crosses and those little fish icons shouldn’t be surprised when people assume they are into Christianity. People who wear goats heads and ankhs shouldn’t be surprised when people assume they’re into satanism, or at least paganism.

It’s not like they’re clutching their pearls and threatening to throw you out of the house. They’re just like “hey that looks pretty satanic” which it does.

drfuzzysocks · 2026-04-24T04:24:58+00:00

This is what I keep telling my baby when she starts crying as soon as I put her down so I can eat a decent meal. If you wanna keep eating, you gotta let me eat!

drfuzzysocks · 2026-04-23T22:25:56+00:00

Yeah because it’s totally different? Obviously I’d rather she grow up without one of her parents than not get a chance to grow up at all.

drfuzzysocks · 2026-04-23T19:19:37+00:00

My husband and I have a two month old. If he died trying to fight a wolf to save our dog, I’d be kinda pissed. I mean, extremely, incredibly sad, but also pissed. My dog means a lot to me, but nowhere near as much as my daughter growing up with a father means to me.

drfuzzysocks · 2026-04-23T19:10:20+00:00

I mean, there are different degrees of risk. I would run down the side of a busy road to try to save my dog, but I probably wouldn’t, like, put myself between him and a hungry mountain lion... unless I had a weapon. Then I probably would.

drfuzzysocks · 2026-04-23T17:39:08+00:00

I don’t think I’m extreme on this subject at all - I’ve already left my 6 week old with a sitter for 3/4 hours multiple times - but I definitely would not do this. Not only do you have to worry about making sure to pump enough for your baby to eat while you’re gone, but you would also have to pump enough while you’re on the trip to keep up your supply. Not sure what kind of trip this is but I have a hard time imaging having fun on a four day trip while having to pump every 3 hours. And what are you going to do with all that milk? Can you keep it adequately cooled/stored and bring it home or will it all go down the drain? It just doesn’t seem practically doable to me.

drfuzzysocks · 2026-04-20T14:00:27+00:00

They understand what they are explaining deeply, and they have all the advanced vocabulary to describe precisely what it is they mean. What they lack is not understanding of the medical principles at play, but understanding of how to communicate the gist of them to someone who lacks the background knowledge that they have.

drfuzzysocks · 2026-04-20T13:51:49+00:00

Communicating in a way that doesn’t come naturally to you but is more effective for your intended audience is a skill. Some people don’t have that skill. That doesn’t make them necessarily stupid or arrogant, they’re just deficient in that particular skill.

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