In the life for breastfeeding for mom in the
first months it seems to be a hard matter to adapt with the new situation ,
here we can know basics for any mom just to start a good breastfeeding way
.
hroughout the 9 months of your pregnancy, nature ensures that
your body will be prepared to breast feed your baby. Breastfeeding will give
your baby the best source of nutrients, and result in a good healthy start for
your baby.
Breastfeeding and nursing your baby is an acquired skill.
For both mom and baby, this will require time and patience on both parts.
Breastfeeding comes more natural for some mothers and babies, but don't feel
pressure to perform.
If you happen to experience some difficulties in breastfeeding
your baby, you can contact your local La Leche League and they will be happy to
supply a local lactation consultant. They specialize in helping a new mother to
breastfeed her baby, and have a lot of resources to ensure your breastfeeding
success!
The First Two Days After Giving Birth
Most healthcare providers will encourage a mother to begin
breastfeeding her baby as soon as possible. Some instances when breastfeeding a
baby isn't encouraged is when there was a difficulty in delivery such as a
cesarean section. You will find that many babies immediately take to the
breast, and find themselves breastfeeding with little to no effort. However,
there are some cases such as a premature birth of a baby where the mother has a
problem while trying to breastfeed her baby. If this is the case a mother can
still stroke her baby, and encourage the baby to begin breastfeeding when it is
ready.
Having Success in Breastfeeding
The best way to start breastfeeding your baby is to create an
environment that is as calm as possible, as it will help provide both you and
baby a soothing atmosphere to breastfeed. Keeping a drink nearby is a helpful
tip to breastfeeding, as it will keep up your fluid intake.
One key to a successful breastfeeding is being in a comfortable
nursing position. In general, most new mothers nurse and breastfeed their baby
while sitting upright on a chair. Some women breastfeed with their feet raised
and a pillow (or boppy pillow) on their lap, as that creates a natural,
comfortable position for the breastfeeding of baby to take place. If you find
that you are tired when you need to breastfeed, lay down on your side. Some
women who are experiencing fatigue after their pregnancy find this to be the
most relaxing way for them to begin breastfeeding.
An important thing to remember while breastfeeding your baby is
to ensure that the baby is held close to your whole body, facing your breast.
The baby's chest should be next to your chest, and you should be able to bring
your baby close to your breast easily, to allow an simple position for
breastfeeding.
Positioning Your Baby Before Breastfeeding
Before you begin breastfeeding your baby, make sure both you and
baby are comfortable. If the position you choose to breastfeed your baby is
upright, make sure that baby's head is supported by either your forearm or hold
her head and shoulders with the hand that you have free. While your baby is
breastfeeding, their head should be at the same level as your nipple, as this
will allow the proper angle for you baby to suck and breastfeed successfully.
Another thing that might assist you in breastfeeding is to cup
your breast with your hand. By supporting your breast with your fingers against
your ribs, you provide your baby the most opportune ability to breastfeed. One
thing to avoid is to pinch your nipple between two fingers, as it can prevent
your baby from breastfeeding successfully. Some babies have the natural
breastfeeding instinct, where the automatically begin to suck on your nipple as
soon as they feel your breast on their cheek.
Ensure that Your Baby Has Latched On
Although it may feel unnatural, make sure your baby is
breastfeeding with as much of your breast in their mouth as possible. Your baby
is properly positioned if they are breastfeeding with a "mouthful" of
breast, including your nipple and perhaps most of the areola.
While breastfeeding, your baby's bottom lip should be curled
back, as their jaw muscles will work almost rhythmically. If you notice that
your baby's cheeks are caving in while breastfeeding, then they aren't suckling
properly, and might make the breastfeed unsuccessful. If this is the case, to
ensure proper breastfeeding you should reposition yourself or your baby and try
again.
Changing Breasts if Necessary
Most babies breastfeed with various sucking patterns - from
short sucks to longer bursts of sucking and sometimes with pauses in between.
Your baby will let you know if your breast is empty by falling asleep or
letting your nipple fall out of their mouth. This means that it's time to
breastfeed with the other breast.
If you feel that you need to stop your baby from breastfeeding,
the easiest and most effective way is to break the breastfeed with your fingers.
If your baby refuses to breastfeed with your other breast, let some time pass
and the try breastfeeding again with the other nipple.
Engorgement
You may notice that a few days after you deliver your baby, your
breast might begin to feel swollen. This is called engorgement of the breasts,
and might even feel painful with accumulations of blood and milk. Breastfeeding
as much as eight times within a 24 hour period might help alleviate this pain.
One thing you can do is to make engorgement of the breast feel better, is to
express a little bit of breast milk before you baby begins breastfeeding.
The Combination of Breast Milk and Bottle
At some point it might be necessary to give yourself a break
from breastfeeding by pumping breast milk into a bottle. If you find yourself
out on the run, or are returning to work, then pumping your breast milk will
provide your baby with the same nutrients that they receive when the
breastfeed. Breastfeeding is the best way to ensure your baby is getting what
it needs - after all, the saying "mother's milk is best" is
definitely the case. At some point, you will need to stop breastfeeding
altogether - but do this gradually, to provide proper transition.
Brian Gardner is the Founder of PregnancyEtc.com - An Online
Pregnancy Resource For 9 Months & Beyond. Having recently experienced
pregnancy firsthand with his wife Shelly, Brian has dedicated his efforts
towards pregnancy research.
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