10 tips for successful breastfeeding
Thefeeding is a wonderful adventure but also a great source of questioning for young moms who want to get started. Here are 10 tips to prepare you for success feeding.
1. Learn about the subject before delivery
During the preparation sessions for thedeliveryduring the individual interview of the 4th month (reimbursed by the Social Security), by contacting a midwife or a liberal lactation consultant, by going to the PMI (Infant Maternal Protection) or in the support associations mothers and families, there are many ways to learn aboutfeeding before giving birth.
2. Opt for a quality bra
Do not underestimate the benefits of a good bra! It is essential that your chest be well maintained without being squeezed. For maximum comfort, choose microfibre and no underwire underwear to not hurt your breasts. Regarding the size it is necessary to choose a cup more than usual (If you do 90B, take 90C). Some models have an opening clip that comes off with one hand for easy breasting. A real plus!
3. Take care of her breasts
During and after pregnancy, breasts evolve and can become more sensitive. The skin tends to tug. Remember to protect your nipples with a cream. Some products are composed of 100% lanolin (no additive or preservative) and do not require rinsing before feeding. Convenient !
4. Pay attention to the position
Thefeeding must not hurt. A bad baby position and that's the rift insured! A good position allows efficient sucking, promotes milk production but also avoids bottlenecks. Train yourself !
5. Be patient and hang on
The beginnings are sometimes a bit difficult. The mother and the child have to adapt to each other. Thefeeding asks a little time of adaptation. One day baby is calm and sucks perfectly well, the next day he cries, he gets angry and can not take the breast properly. Fatigue, discouragement, pains ... Do not fall apart, tomorrow everything will be better!
6. Breastfeeding baby's request
Forget type advice: a feed every three hours or no more than ten minutes on each breast! Know first that the more your child sucks, the more milk you produce. During the first three weeks, adopt the rule of thefeeding on demand ! It's baby who decides and it's up to you to adjust to your own pace. Each child is different, there are no rules, some claim every two hours, others every three hours ...
7. Detect signs of good suction
Unlike the bottle, thefeeding within the breast does not quantify the milk drunk by baby. It is important to be able to spot the signs that indicate that he eats well (and that he ate well): in the breast, it alternates suctions, deglutitions and breaths, you hear a noise of swallowing, his lower lip is rolled up. After feeding, he is calm and peaceful, your breasts are supple, you are relaxed and sleepy.
8. Find the feed signal
Do not wait for baby to cry to give him the breast. To think that he will be better off because he is very hungry is a mistake. Tired, he will not be able to take the nipple properly. Know the signs before the crisis of tears: he opens his eyes, moves his hands, pulls his tongue, puts his point in his mouth, he turns his head, he looks for the nipple ... He is calm and awake, c is the right time to give him the breast.
9. Use the breast pump
The first month of adaptation has been successfully completed! It's time for you to organize your various outings: medical appointments, leisure ... The breast pump is a bargain. Easy to use, it also allows dad to participate in baby meals while continuing to feed him with breast milk.
10. Learn to delegate the rest
Once at home, it is out of the question to continue to be on all fronts. Dad is there, and even if he can not feed baby, he can participate and help you in different ways: get up at night and bring you baby for feedings, take care of the house, give bath .. Give yourself breaks, it's good for morale!
