Breast feeding Newborn Babies

Breast feeding newborn links for the breastfeeding mom…

- Preparing for breastfeeding

- First time breastfeeding

- Relax while breastfeeding

- Breastfeeding positions

- Breastfeeding guide

- Latching on

What to expect after birth

- Your breasts will be producing small amounts of colostrum.

Your mature milk will usually come in on day four after birth. As you continue to breastfeed your milk supply will increase.

- Some moms feel a tingling feeling at the breast when a let down occurs…this is when your milk begins to flow.

- Position baby so that his tummy and legs are facing you…skin on skin contact between you and baby is very important.

- Breast compressions during breastfeeding can help your milk flow and will also help increase your milk supply.

- Is your newborn vomiting after breastfeeding? Always alternate breasts with each feeding. If you breastfed on your right breast with the last feeding then the next feeding should be on your left breast. This ensures that baby finishes a breast so that he gets the substantial fatty hind milk at the back of your breasts too.

- Having a warm shower or bath before breastfeeding will help with the flow of your milk.

- Get as much of your areola and the whole of your nipple into baby’s mouth for a good latch.

- Lying down while breastfeeding a newborn baby can help you rest, especially if you want to breastfeed through the night without having to get up.

- In the first few weeks you will need to burp baby quite often, I recommend burping baby at least every 10 minutes during breastfeeding…this will help with decreasing cramps, spitting up and colic symptoms.

- Drink plenty of water and eat well.

How often do I need to feed my newborn? And how long should a newborn nurse?

Breastfeeding newborn babies need to be fed every 2 hours so that they don’t dehydrate…baby should be actively sucking and swallowing for at least 20 minutes with each breastfeeding session. Mom also needs to keep to this so that her own milk supply doesn’t drop.

After two weeks, mom can start to feed baby when he signals to be fed , but babies under two weeks generally need to be woken up for feedings every two hours.

Read more on how to encourage a sleepy baby to breastfeed.

Nursing a newborn baby can never be done too often…nursing frequently will increase your supply and help prevent engorgement. It’s also always better breast feeding a newborn at least once through the night too.

Is my newborn breast feeding enough?

If your breast feeding infant is pooping and urinating at least 5 to 8 times a day and gaining weight (Average of four to eight ounces weekly) and seems happy most of the time. … you don’t need to worry.

Warnings to new breastfeeding moms

- Don’t give your breast feeding newborn any supplements or liquids during the first few weeks until your own milk supply has been established.

- Try to keep away from the breast pump until your milk is established except for if you are pumping between feedings to increase your supply.

- Baby may go through a growth spurt between 7 and 10 days from birth which will usually result in baby either breastfeeding a lot more or a lot less during this time. Read more on growth spurts.

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-  Overfeeding newborn breastfed babies

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-  Co sleeping

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