First Time Mother Guide To The Best Way To Breastfeed

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Before you had your own child, breastfeedings look so easy. Just put your baby close to your nipples, then wait for them to finish drinking your milk and that’s it! Easy peasy, lemon squeezy. However, breastfeeding is actually a journey that you and your baby have to go on together to ensure both of you are comfortable when breastfeeding. Therefore, this article will guide you to the best way to breastfeed. Why, you ask? Well, if you are not breastfeeding your baby correctly, there might be some complications for both you and your baby. Now, let’s scroll down and learn to read more about breastfeeding!
Baby’s first breastfeeding session Did you know that when your baby is born, your breasts will start to fill up with breastmilk? However, during the first few days, you will only produce a liquid called colostrum which is thin or thick and yellow-coloured. After three or four days of breastfeeding your baby, your body will produce the real best milk.
Also, most newborn babies are ready to eat 1 to 2 hours after birth. Follow the steps below on how to breastfeed your baby for the first time:
Wash your hands before every breastfeeding session Hold your baby in any of the breastfeeding positions that you are most comfortable with Place the thumb of your free hand on top of your breast and your other fingers under it Make sure to hold your baby close to you and have their lips close to your nipple Wait for your baby to open their mouth wide and then put your nipple all the way into your baby’s mouth Pull your baby closer to you to make sure they are latched on properly on your nipple What are the positions I should use when breastfeeding my baby? Well, there are a lot of ways for you to hold your baby while breastfeeding. The most popular ones are:
Place your baby’s head in the crook of your arm and then support your baby’s back and bottom with your forearm. Make sure that your baby is lying and facing you and have your breast right in front of your baby’s face. You can also breastfeed your baby while lying down by placing your baby alongside you and having them facing you. Pull your baby closer to you so they can latch on to your nipple properly and use a pillow if needed. This position is suitable if you had a C-section birth because there will not be excessive pressure on your incision. However, make sure that you don’t fall asleep while breastfeeding your baby to avoid the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). If your baby has trouble latching on your nipple, you can try holding them in a cross-cradle position. To do this, hold your baby with the opposite arm of the breast that you will use to breastfeed them. Then, support your baby’s head and bottom with your hand and palm. Make sure that your baby is lying facing you. Try tucking your baby under your arm and along your side so their head will be resting on your hand. Then, support your baby’s body with your forearm and have them facing you. This position is helpful if you have large breasts or multiple babies. In conclusion, to find the best way to breastfeed you have to practice and go through many trials and errors with your baby. If you feel overwhelmed, try reaching out to your loved ones and do not suffer a lot as it will endanger both you and your baby’s health.
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