Breastfeeding Tips: New mothers need to know

You know the benefits of breastfeeding. Breast milk contains the right balance of nutrients for your baby. Breast milk is easier to digest than commercial preparations, and the antibodies in breast milk increases the immune system of your baby. Breastfeeding can also help you lose weight after the baby is born. However, breastfeeding can be difficult. Use these tips on breastfeeding to a good start.

 

Get help immediately
Continue reading about breastfeeding is one thing. Doing it on your own is something else. The first time you breastfeed your baby - ask for help - preferably within the first hour after birth. Maternity nurses or lactation consultant hospital lactation give advice, starting with how to position and make sure he or she really lock the baby. Can provide your doctor or physician advice on breastfeeding your baby, too.

Finding a comfortable position. 

Prop yourself up with pillows if necessary. Then cradle your baby close to your chest - instead of down or we on your chest to carry your baby. Support the head of a baby hand and support your breast with your other hand. Tickle your baby's lower lip with your nipple. Encourage your baby to open his mouth, and he or she is in a part of the dark area around the nipple (areola) do. Your nipple is far back in the baby's mouth, and the baby's tongue will be covered under the chest. Watch and listen to a rhythmic suck and swallow.

If you need to remove the baby from the breast, the first suction by inserting your finger into the corner of your baby's mouth.

Let your baby pace
During the first weeks, most babies breastfeed every two to three hours around the clock. Watch for early signs of hunger, such as agitation movements, nervousness, and sucking lips.

Allow your child to nurse the chest first thoroughly until your chest is sweet - usually about 20 minutes. Then try to burp the baby. Then offer the second breast. If your baby is still hungry, he or she will dock. Otherwise, just start the next session of the diet with the other breast. If your baby constantly keeps one breast feeding during the first few weeks, the other pump to relieve pressure and protect your milk.

Hold off on a pacifier
Some babies are happiest when they suck something. Enter pacifier - but there is a caveat. Give your baby a pacifier can interfere with early breastfeeding, since sucking the breast is different from sucking a lollipop. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends waiting to introduce a pacifier until breastfeeding is well established, usually three to four weeks after birth. Can protect Avoid pacifiers shortly after birth, your milk production and the promotion of a healthy weight gain for your baby.

Track your success
If your baby has passed, a feeling of gentle traction you feel in your chest - rather than a pinching sensation or bite on the nipple. Your breasts may feel firm or full before feeding and softer afterwards or empty. Be sure to save your baby's weight regularly, producing at least six wet diapers per day and content between feedings. Your baby stool is yellow, shabby and loose.

Pay attention to your nipples
After each feeding, it is OK for the milk to dry naturally on your nipple. Milk can soothe your nipples. If you hurry, you hit your nipple dry. If your breasts between feedings leak, use bra pads - and change them often. When you bathe, minimizing the amount of soap, shampoo and other cleaning products that could communicate your nipples. If your nipples are dry, cracked, using purified lanolin or a hydrogel dressing after each feeding. These products are available without prescription in most pharmacies. Both can soothe cracks and to help keep moisture from your nipples.

Healthy Lifestyle
Your life choices are just as important if you are breastfeeding, because if you were pregnant, were are. For example:

Eat a healthy diet. Stick to healthy eating is essential, as the choice of many fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Your doctor may recommend a daily multivitamin - or continue to take prenatal vitamins - as well.

Drink plenty of fluids. 

Water, juice and milk can help you stay hydrated. Moderate amounts of caffeine are generally considered as well - but scale back if you think too much caffeine lead to irritability or interfere with your baby's sleep. If you choose an occasional alcoholic drink, avoid breastfeeding for two hours.
Rest as much as possible. If you can, sleep when the baby sleeps.

Do not smoke. 

Smoking can decrease your milk production as well as the taste of your milk and interfere with your child's sleep. Passive smoking is also a concern. Passive smoking increases the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), as well as asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia and infection of the middle ear (otitis media).
Be careful with medications. Many medications are safe to take while breastfeeding. Nevertheless, it is better for your health care provider first OK.

Also, ask your child's doctor about vitamin D supplements for the baby, especially if you are breastfeeding exclusively. Breast milk may not have enough vitamin D, which helps your baby to absorb calcium and phosphorus there - nutrients needed for strong bones.

Give it time
If breastfeeding is more difficult than expected, try not to get discouraged. Feeding a newborn for a few hours is exhausting, and it is normal to have a slow start. Remember that the more often your baby breastfeeds, the more milk your breasts will produce - and breastfeeding is more likely to feel.

If you have problems, ask a lactation consultant or your baby's doctor for help - especially if the diet is painful or your baby is not gaining weight. Even if your nipples tender for the first few weeks may be breastfeeding should not hurt. If you have not worked with a lactation consultant, ask your baby's doctor for a referral or check with the department of obstetrics at a local hospital.