Jun 11 2008
Breastfeeding Woes?
Many new moms have trouble breastfeeding at first. Contrary to what the media would have us believe, breastfeeding, while an excellent feeding choice, is not always easy. New babies must learn how to latch properly. The first few days of nursing may be uncomfortable, even painful, as the mother’s nipples adjust to the nursing process. However, help is readily available if you know where to look.
If you’re still in the hospital and having trouble nursing, ask to speak to a lactation consultant. Many hospitals have one on staff, to help new mothers and babies adjust to breastfeeding. If there isn’t one on staff, ask for a referral from your doctor or insurance company.
If you’ve left the hospital, you can find support in your community by seeking out your local chapter of La Leche League. This mom based organization helps support breastfeeding moms, and helps foster a great sense of community.
Most importantly, if breastfeeding is important to you, don’t give up without seeking help.
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We have 4, my wife nursed each one… before you get all yuck about me answering know this, i was right there with my wife every second of the birth of each child not only did I cut the cord but the last one, I delivered with no help… Well, mumma did most of the work and the doctor was looking over my sholder…
Nothing better for the baby then mothers milk. Moms keep trying and don’t give up to soon, your bubba’s will work fine… If you’re having problem, my wife would try different positions. But remember “Both the nipple and a large portion of the darker area around the nipple (areola) should be in the baby’s mouth for proper latch. The baby’s lips should be flared outward, not folded in (inverted).”
When the baby is properly latch it will prevent sore nipples and “overfull breasts (engorgement), help milk flow properly, stimulate a good milk supply, and satisfy your baby’s appetite.” Big bubba’s or little bubba’s you will produce the right amount of milk for your baby… My son was 10lbs, my wife was 117 lbs, with small bubba’s and fed that boy for 2 years… He was alway off the all the “charts”. Size does not matter. You will just feed more frequently.
studies have shown how great breast milk is for your baby… Even if you can not nurse for one reason or an other, think about pumping and feeding. Now a days breast feeding is not just good for your babby but for your wallet! The cost of the formula alone can set you back a pritty penny.
What ever you do keep the nipple and areola clean. NO soap, just warm water. If you miss or delay a pumping or feeding you will get “engorged”! Your breast’s will fill to a point that it is painful some times mom will just express some milk to ease the pain or nurse the baby just for a little but and NOT EMPTY the bubba’s of milk… Then this could lead to the worst Breastfeeding Woe! Mastitis! You can get this even if you stopped nursing and your are just pumping too… In short, if you’re a mumma and your lactating then you need to know how to avoid Mastitis, and how to prevent it using good breast-feeding techniques.
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I’m here all night mom do you have nay other questions…
Thanks for all the great advice for breastfeeding moms! Supportive partners can make all the difference