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1) Anticipate Your Baby's Wants
You can anticipate your baby's needs rather than waiting for them to cry by looking for a few tell-tale signs. When your baby is hungry, they may do the following:
• Repeatedly turn or lift their head.
• They should be able to open and close their mouth.
• Extending their tongue.
• Suck on whatever they can get.
If you notice your baby making these movements, immediately offer your breast. Your baby will be relieved that they won't have to fight for your attention, and you'll be able to develop a level of intimacy that will strengthen your mother-baby bond.
2) Let Your Baby Determine How Often And How Long To Nurse
Right now, your infant knows their requirements better than you do. Allow them to decide how often they want to nurse. Don't set a specified feeding interval and then deny your kid food because not enough time has passed.
On the other hand, simply because three hours have passed does not necessitate waking a sleeping baby to feed them. Allow your sleeping baby to rest comfortably and feed them when they awake.
Allow your baby to decide how long he or she wants to nurse. Remember that your child understands their needs better than you do right now. Don't be concerned if your breastfeeding session lasts only ten minutes, or if it lasts 45 minutes. Some babies eat quickly, while others prefer to take their time.
3) Get Comfortable While Nursing
You'll be feeding your baby while holding them to your breast for an extended period of time. It can quickly become uncomfortable if you do this in an unsupported sitting position. Furthermore, holding an unpleasant position for an extended amount of time can cause considerable back, shoulder, and neck pain.
Not to mention that your frequent wriggling and shifting can disturb your baby's breastfeeding and cause displeasure and hunger. That's why it's critical that you feel at ease throughout the procedure.
4) Relax
In addition to ensuring that both you and the baby are comfortable while nursing, try to relax as much as possible. If you're apprehensive about breastfeeding, your baby will sense it and won't latch on properly. If you're not relaxed, neither can your infant. Take a look around you as well. If you're in a stressful or unsettling atmosphere, consider a change of scenery.
Before you nurse, give yourself a pep talk for a few minutes. Take a few slow, deep breaths to relax your muscles. Visualize yourself in your happy spot. This is intended to be a fun moment for you to bond with your new baby, not a stressful one.
5) Don’t Worry, You’ll Have Enough Milk
Milk production depends primarily on your baby’s needs. Your little one’s sucking stimulates the release of the hormones prolactin and oxytocin which further stimulate milk production. But it doesn’t start with your baby’s first suckle. Your breasts have been preparing to give milk since the start of your pregnancy.
So don’t worry, you will have enough milk. The more your baby nurses, the more milk you’ll have.
During the first two or three days of breastfeeding, you may notice a thick yellowish-orange fluid coming out of your breasts. Don’t panic. That fluid is colostrum and it’s just what your baby needs at the moment. Colostrum is very nutritious and contains high levels of antibodies. These antibodies boost your baby’s immune system so they can fight off infection.
6) Preventing Engorgement
When you produce more milk than your baby consumes, engorgement causes a painful swelling and hardening of your breasts. Engorgement is most common right after your baby is born, when your milk first starts to come in.
The swelling may make it more difficult for your baby to feed, which increases the likelihood of continued engorgement. Nursing your baby as often as possible is the best way to avoid this painful condition.
If engorgement persists, gently massage the areola between your fingers to hand-express breast milk. You could express milk while taking a warm shower to make the milk flow more smoothly. If it doesn't work, try using a pump and keep going until your breasts soften and feel more comfortable.
7) Seek assistance.
It's one thing to read about breastfeeding and take a class on it; it's quite another to actually do it on your own. Solicit assistance within the first hour of your baby's birth, when you'll want to start breastfeeding.
While breastfeeding in your local hospital, a nurse will keep an eye on you and your baby. She might even be able to assist you with some advise. If you're still experiencing problems, the lactation consultant can offer additional assistance...but only if you ask. Otherwise, they won't be aware of your requirements.
The lactation consultant can come in while you're still in the hospital to observe how your baby is latching on. She'll be able to advise and guide you on how to place your baby and your body. The lactation consultant would gladly assist and guide you through your nursing journey. We understand that leaving the hospital and the support of the nurses might be nerve-wracking, but if you have any questions, phone your local hospital and ask to talk with a lactation consultant.
When your baby latches on, breastfeeding may be difficult at first, but it shouldn't be a painful experience for you. If you're having trouble breastfeeding and it's making you uncomfortable, seek expert help.
8) Drink plenty of water.
Last but not least, keep yourself hydrated. We can't emphasize how crucial this suggestion is for both you and your baby. You're still eating and drinking for two people!
Water replenishes the body, therefore drinking a glass of water anytime you breastfeed is a good rule of thumb. Yes, each and every time. This will ensure that your body produces enough milk while also keeping you hydrated.
You can anticipate your baby's needs rather than waiting for them to cry by looking for a few tell-tale signs. When your baby is hungry, they may do the following:
• Repeatedly turn or lift their head.
• They should be able to open and close their mouth.
• Extending their tongue.
• Suck on whatever they can get.
If you notice your baby making these movements, immediately offer your breast. Your baby will be relieved that they won't have to fight for your attention, and you'll be able to develop a level of intimacy that will strengthen your mother-baby bond.
2) Let Your Baby Determine How Often And How Long To Nurse
Right now, your infant knows their requirements better than you do. Allow them to decide how often they want to nurse. Don't set a specified feeding interval and then deny your kid food because not enough time has passed.
On the other hand, simply because three hours have passed does not necessitate waking a sleeping baby to feed them. Allow your sleeping baby to rest comfortably and feed them when they awake.
Allow your baby to decide how long he or she wants to nurse. Remember that your child understands their needs better than you do right now. Don't be concerned if your breastfeeding session lasts only ten minutes, or if it lasts 45 minutes. Some babies eat quickly, while others prefer to take their time.
3) Get Comfortable While Nursing
You'll be feeding your baby while holding them to your breast for an extended period of time. It can quickly become uncomfortable if you do this in an unsupported sitting position. Furthermore, holding an unpleasant position for an extended amount of time can cause considerable back, shoulder, and neck pain.
Not to mention that your frequent wriggling and shifting can disturb your baby's breastfeeding and cause displeasure and hunger. That's why it's critical that you feel at ease throughout the procedure.
4) Relax
In addition to ensuring that both you and the baby are comfortable while nursing, try to relax as much as possible. If you're apprehensive about breastfeeding, your baby will sense it and won't latch on properly. If you're not relaxed, neither can your infant. Take a look around you as well. If you're in a stressful or unsettling atmosphere, consider a change of scenery.
Before you nurse, give yourself a pep talk for a few minutes. Take a few slow, deep breaths to relax your muscles. Visualize yourself in your happy spot. This is intended to be a fun moment for you to bond with your new baby, not a stressful one.
5) Don’t Worry, You’ll Have Enough Milk
Milk production depends primarily on your baby’s needs. Your little one’s sucking stimulates the release of the hormones prolactin and oxytocin which further stimulate milk production. But it doesn’t start with your baby’s first suckle. Your breasts have been preparing to give milk since the start of your pregnancy.
So don’t worry, you will have enough milk. The more your baby nurses, the more milk you’ll have.
During the first two or three days of breastfeeding, you may notice a thick yellowish-orange fluid coming out of your breasts. Don’t panic. That fluid is colostrum and it’s just what your baby needs at the moment. Colostrum is very nutritious and contains high levels of antibodies. These antibodies boost your baby’s immune system so they can fight off infection.
6) Preventing Engorgement
When you produce more milk than your baby consumes, engorgement causes a painful swelling and hardening of your breasts. Engorgement is most common right after your baby is born, when your milk first starts to come in.
The swelling may make it more difficult for your baby to feed, which increases the likelihood of continued engorgement. Nursing your baby as often as possible is the best way to avoid this painful condition.
If engorgement persists, gently massage the areola between your fingers to hand-express breast milk. You could express milk while taking a warm shower to make the milk flow more smoothly. If it doesn't work, try using a pump and keep going until your breasts soften and feel more comfortable.
7) Seek assistance.
It's one thing to read about breastfeeding and take a class on it; it's quite another to actually do it on your own. Solicit assistance within the first hour of your baby's birth, when you'll want to start breastfeeding.
While breastfeeding in your local hospital, a nurse will keep an eye on you and your baby. She might even be able to assist you with some advise. If you're still experiencing problems, the lactation consultant can offer additional assistance...but only if you ask. Otherwise, they won't be aware of your requirements.
The lactation consultant can come in while you're still in the hospital to observe how your baby is latching on. She'll be able to advise and guide you on how to place your baby and your body. The lactation consultant would gladly assist and guide you through your nursing journey. We understand that leaving the hospital and the support of the nurses might be nerve-wracking, but if you have any questions, phone your local hospital and ask to talk with a lactation consultant.
When your baby latches on, breastfeeding may be difficult at first, but it shouldn't be a painful experience for you. If you're having trouble breastfeeding and it's making you uncomfortable, seek expert help.
8) Drink plenty of water.
Last but not least, keep yourself hydrated. We can't emphasize how crucial this suggestion is for both you and your baby. You're still eating and drinking for two people!
Water replenishes the body, therefore drinking a glass of water anytime you breastfeed is a good rule of thumb. Yes, each and every time. This will ensure that your body produces enough milk while also keeping you hydrated.
