Breastfeeding Tips 1) Get the right latch to avoid sore nipples. Get the lower part of the breast and areola into baby’s mouth so the nipple hits their high palette, which stimulates sucking. 2) Try different positions. Cross-cradle is great for newborns (use your hand on his neck to guide him to the nipple and keep him in the right position). Football hold is helpful for sore nipples and establishing a good latch. Sideline position, which you can do in bed, is nice for sleep-deprived mamas, but is a bit advanced for some newborns to get the hang of. Another is laying back and baby’s body is on top of yours so his head is upright and the milk has to work against gravity, helping slow the flow. 3) Get the latch right at the beginning. If you can afford it, hire a Lactation Consultant. 4) Use props like The Boppy, My Breast Friend, Motherlove Nipple Cream and Nursing Pads. 5) Expect that it will be challenging and find the joy in small successes along the way. 6) Burp them to ease painful gas bubbles. 7) Get an eyewitness to help see things you can’t. Ask them to get you water or extra pillows for support. 8) Use a breast pump to provide peace of mind when seeing the milk come out and see that its working. Store some in the freezer in case you are out of town. Pump each breast daily in the morning when supply is higher and baby’s appetite is smaller. 9) Keep it pure for the 1st month without introducing a bottle or pacifier. This will help establish a strong breast bond so baby doesn’t experience nipple confusion. 10) Think peaceful thoughts to keep baby relaxed and maximize milk production.
Posted on: Thu, 22 Jan 2015 01:00:01 +0000
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