Those mothers who have babies who refuse breastfeeding here some tips for u to encourage your baby back on to your breast: 1:Talk to a breastfeeding specialist,they may help you to work out why your baby is refusing your breast. 2:Give your baby lots of skin-to- skin contact. Try breastfeeding without a top on,this can help to keep your baby close to you between feeding attempts. 3:Try encouraging your milk to flow by putting warm clothe over your breasts before a feed. A drop of milk on the end of your nipple may tempt your baby to feed. 4:Try offering your breast when your baby is asleep, or very sleepy. Many babies who refuse to feed when theyre awake will do so when they are dozing. 5:Watch your baby for signs that shes hungry (feeding cues). Opening and closing her mouth, making sucking noises, opening her eyes, or turning her head towards you, are all signs of readiness. 6:Offer your baby breast before she starts to cry, so that shes not upset when you try to feed her. 7:Breastfeed on the move. She may be more likely to feed when you are walking around than when youre sitting or standing still. 8:Find a quiet room to feed in. Its common for a baby between six months and nine months to go on a breastfeeding strike as a result of a new-found discovery of the world. Babies of this age often prefer to snack at the breast instead of settling down for a meal. Try using a dimly lit, quiet room, away from background noise, such as the television. 9:See your doctor to rule out an ear infection or thrush. 10:Try different feeding positions, as your baby may find some positions more comfortable than others.
Posted on: Mon, 14 Jul 2014 05:43:13 +0000
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