| Breastfeeding can be confusing the first time a new | | | | Abscesses can develop quickly and need medical |
| mother attempts it. Although it is one of the most | | | | treatment.Postpone using artificial nipples - Some |
| natural things in the world and many mothers feel like | | | | experts say that if you are going to be |
| they should be born knowing how to effectively | | | | breastfeeding your baby you should avoid introducing |
| nurse a child at the breast, it can be hard to know | | | | pacifiers or other artificial nipples too early. Artificial |
| exactly what to do or how to do it. Here are some | | | | nipples require the baby to use a different sucking |
| essential breastfeeding tips to discuss with your | | | | action than human nipples do and may hinder |
| doctor or midwife.Put the baby to the breast as | | | | breastfeeding efforts - often referred to as "nipple |
| early as possible - It is good to have your first | | | | confusion." It is usually best to try to wait until after |
| breastfeeding session within an hour after giving birth, | | | | about two weeks of successful breastfeeding before |
| if possible. This is the time that the baby is alert after | | | | introducing any pacifier or bottles.Supplements are |
| the activity and work of being born and the sucking | | | | not needed - Unless your doctor says otherwise, |
| instinct is strong. You will not be producing milk this | | | | there is usually no need to supplement breastfeeding |
| early but your breasts contain colostrum, which is a | | | | with sugar water or formula. Breast milk is made |
| thin milky fluid that contains important antibodies to | | | | especially for babies and is a perfect source of |
| disease. It is a perfect first food for your new | | | | nutrition - it is also full of helpful antibodies. Although |
| sweetheart.Offer frequet feedings - It is a good idea | | | | there have been many advances in formulas, they do |
| to try nursing your baby every two to three hours. | | | | not have the same nutritional complexity of your |
| This can help keep your breasts soft and aid in the | | | | breast milk and may interfere with the baby's |
| prevention of engorgement. Pay close attention to | | | | appetite for breastfeeding and lead to a diminished |
| your baby for signs of hunger - changes in facial | | | | milk supply. If you worry that you are not making |
| expressions, sucking sounds or lip movements are | | | | enough milk, breastfeeding your baby more often will |
| usually good clues that he is getting hungry. By | | | | cause you to produce more milk. If you think your |
| keeping an eye out for these signs you can learn the | | | | baby is not getting enough to eat or is losing weight, |
| cues to help anticipate your baby's hunger so you | | | | consult your doctor for advice on whether |
| can start nursing before he is too hungry. A hungry | | | | supplementation is necessary and to ensure that |
| baby can be too impatient to latch on correcty and if | | | | there are no other problems.Avoid engorgement - |
| your breasts are engorged from waiting too long | | | | When breastfeeding first begins you will be producing |
| between feedings you may be sensitive to his touch. | | | | a lot of milk. This can make you breasts large, |
| Breastfeeding on cue will actually help stimulate your | | | | swollen, hard and painful. You can help to ease this |
| breasts to produce more milk - the breasts make | | | | engorgement by breastfeeding frequently or |
| more milk based on the stimulation received by | | | | expressing some milk with a hand pump or electric |
| breastfeeding. Carrying your baby in a baby sling can | | | | pump until your body adjusts to produce only as |
| help foster more frequent and convenient feeding as | | | | much as your baby needs. You can also help relieve |
| well as give a wonderful closeness for both mom and | | | | the pain by applying warm, wet compresses or |
| baby.Practice good positioning - Having the right | | | | taking warm baths. Some over-the-counter pain |
| positioning for breastfeeding is one of the most | | | | relievers may help, but consult your doctor before |
| important aspects in avoiding nipple soreness. You | | | | taking any sort of drug, since it may be passed |
| should use your hand to support the infant's neck. His | | | | through your milk to the baby.Stay healthy - A |
| mouth should be open wide with the lips puckered | | | | breastfeeding mom needs to eat a healthy diet in |
| out, not folded in. Your nipple should go back as far | | | | order to produce nutritional milk. Ask your doctor |
| into his or her mouth as possible. Many hospitals | | | | about increased calorie intake to ensure that both |
| provide lactation consultants to mothers who choose | | | | you and baby get all of the nutrition you need. Most |
| to breast feed. If you do not take advantage of this | | | | likely you will need an extra 500 calories a day. It is |
| in the hospital, or need a refresher once you get | | | | very important to drink enough water and clear fluids |
| home, you can get help finding proper positioning by | | | | when breastfeeding so you do not get dehydrated. |
| asking a nurse, midwife, lactation consultant or other | | | | Avoid drugs, alcohol, caffeine and smoke.With |
| experienced mother for some help breastfeeding. La | | | | support and persistence, breastfeeding can be a |
| Leche League is a nationwide network for | | | | simple and pleasurable way to feed your child. Do not |
| breastfeeding support and is in many | | | | be afraid to ask for assistance from your doctor, |
| communities.Nipple relief - Some women get sore | | | | nurse, lactation consultant or midwife - successful |
| nipples when they first begin breastfeeding and | | | | breastfeeding depends heavily on education and |
| others have no problems at all. Most of the time the | | | | practice.Copyright 2005 Katie Rose Kids Clothing |
| discomfort can be remedied by better positioning. If | | | | Toys and Unique Keepsake GiftsKatie Rose is the |
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| coat them with breast milk, vitamin E oil, or lanolin to | | | | clothes, blankets and keepsake gifts. Perfect for |
| help them heal. The lanolins sold for breastfeeding are | | | | Christmas, Easter, Valentines and other Holiday |
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| baby at the next feeding - but be aware that some | | | | and Lingerie - a fine lingerie shop featuring romantic |
| babies can have allergic reactions to certain | | | | Christmas and holiday gifts, fantasy clothing, leather |
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| number one factor in avoiding sore nipples.Be on the | | | | size woman.ATTENTION WEBMASTERS and EZINE |
| lookout for breast infections - If you experience a | | | | PUBLISHERS - Permission is granted to publish this |
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