Common breastfeeding problems Does breastfeeding come naturally to moms? NO! The main key to successful breastfeeding is realising when you need help and then getting it, either by finding out as much as you can online, talking to a lactation consultant or even getting some advice from somebody that you know that has had a good breastfeeding experience. The more prepared you are for breastfeeding once your baby is born, the more likely you will have a great breastfeeding experience.
Most of the above common breastfeeding problems can cause mom to have low milk supply or cause her to think that she has a low supply. If you are a new mom, please remember that supplementing your breast milk with formula in the first few days is not necessary. Baby has a very small tummy and doesn’t need much. As your baby needs more milk your breasts will start to produce more.
Maximize your chances of being successful at breastfeeding: - Breastfeed your baby right after birth. Your baby should stay in the same room as you, so that you can breastfeed on demand. - Instruct the nurses at the hospital that you do not wish your baby to be supplemented with formula. - Try not to use a bottle for the first month, this will ensure that you breastfeed effectively. If you cannot breastfeed baby within the first few days you can always cup feed baby - Avoid using a pacifier: Using a pacifier can sometimes cause early weaning and can also increase chances of ear infection - Follow a well balanced diet with sufficient calorie intake (breastfeeding diet guidelines) - If you can decide whether to give normal birth or caesarean preferably choose natural birth. Natural birth will have your body responding the way it should be, and therefore you will have a lower risk of low milk supply - As a last resort mom can decide to pump exclusively and give baby the breast milk with a bottle or cup feed the breast milk until baby is ready to breastfeed.
Many moms feel that they want to give up on breastfeeding after a while due to the many different difficulties they might be experiencing during breastfeeding, but can I please encourage you to read our page on the benefits of breastfeeding, not just for your baby but, for your sake too.
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