The importance of breastfeeding for newborns,
Breast milk is free and requires no preparation; it could even save you money. It doesn’t require preheating and is always available on tap. Breast-fed infants don’t get sick as often as their bottle-fed counterparts. This results in great savings. Bottled milk costs a lot. You could find yourself saving a few thousand rupees a year in formula and medical expenses. This alone could be a great reason to choose breastfeeding instead of bottle feeding.
Breast milk is free and requires no preparation; it could even save you money. It doesn’t require preheating and is always available on tap. Breast-fed infants don’t get sick as often as their bottle-fed counterparts. This results in great savings. Bottled milk costs a lot. You could find yourself saving a few thousand rupees a year in formula and medical expenses. This alone could be a great reason to choose breastfeeding instead of bottle feeding.
New mom of a newborn?
Most new mothers want to give their infant the best beginning to life as possible. To many mothers, this includes breastfeeding their baby. While the majority of mothers believe that breastfeeding is the best feeding option and want to give their infant a strong immune system, not all mothers continue to breastfeed beyond their first attempts. For some reason or another, breastfeeding for these mothers and babies is difficult. Here are some reasons for you to opt for breastfeeding if you are a new mom of a newborn:
- The suckling action of the baby indirectly results in the contraction of the uterus, protecting the mother from post-partum bleeding.
- Exclusive breast feeding is 99% effective in preventing a second pregnancy the first six months post delivery.
- Decreases the risk of developing iron-deficient anemia.
- More rapid and sustained weight loss (milk production uses 200-500 calories a day).
- Decrease the risk of developing breast, ovarian and uterine cancers.
- Studies suggest that breast feeding may help protect against osteoporosis.
Tips on newborn breastfeeding
Before giving up on breastfeeding and settling for giving your baby a bottle, consider trying some of these tips:
Ensure that the baby latches on correctly
A proper latch on of the breast is essential to prevent sore nipples and provide both the baby and mother comfort for breastfeeding. When latched on properly, the feeding should not hurt. The baby will have most of the dark areola area in its mouth and will use its jaws to place pressure from behind the nipple.
A proper latch on of the breast is essential to prevent sore nipples and provide both the baby and mother comfort for breastfeeding. When latched on properly, the feeding should not hurt. The baby will have most of the dark areola area in its mouth and will use its jaws to place pressure from behind the nipple.
Enjoy breastfeeding
Breastfeeding can be a wonderful time for a mother and baby to bond. The contact that the two make during breastfeeding is an experience like no other. If the mother is tense or does not enjoy breastfeeding the baby, the infant will too have a more difficult time finding comfort in the feeding. While breastfeeding your baby, relax. Enjoy holding and cuddling your little one.
Breastfeeding can be a wonderful time for a mother and baby to bond. The contact that the two make during breastfeeding is an experience like no other. If the mother is tense or does not enjoy breastfeeding the baby, the infant will too have a more difficult time finding comfort in the feeding. While breastfeeding your baby, relax. Enjoy holding and cuddling your little one.
Feed before the baby is too hungry
A screaming infant and a hurried mom are no way to begin the breastfeeding experience. A baby often indicates that it is getting hungry well before it starts to cry. If it is close to feeding time and the baby begins to rustle and move around, attempt feeding. Once the baby is upset, it often will not latch on correctly.
A screaming infant and a hurried mom are no way to begin the breastfeeding experience. A baby often indicates that it is getting hungry well before it starts to cry. If it is close to feeding time and the baby begins to rustle and move around, attempt feeding. Once the baby is upset, it often will not latch on correctly.
Do what works best for you and the baby
Everyone will have an option about how, where, and when you should breastfeed. Even those mothers without infants will have suggestions. However, there are no rules that must be followed. Hold your baby in the position that works best for you and the infant.
Everyone will have an option about how, where, and when you should breastfeed. Even those mothers without infants will have suggestions. However, there are no rules that must be followed. Hold your baby in the position that works best for you and the infant.
Monitor your diet
If breastfeeding seems to make your infant fussy or uncomfortable, consider your diet. Maybe it is not the breastfeeding but something in the milk that is bothering your infant. Consider cutting back on foods that may irritate your little one.
If breastfeeding seems to make your infant fussy or uncomfortable, consider your diet. Maybe it is not the breastfeeding but something in the milk that is bothering your infant. Consider cutting back on foods that may irritate your little one.
Use relief when needed
There is no reason to live with sore nipples or engorged breast. Many different creams, medications, herbs, and natural remedies give relief to both of these issues. Do not feel bad about seeking relief when needed.
There is no reason to live with sore nipples or engorged breast. Many different creams, medications, herbs, and natural remedies give relief to both of these issues. Do not feel bad about seeking relief when needed.
Consider a breast pump
For some women being there for their baby to feed every two hours or so can be overwhelming. If a well-deserved break is needed from breastfeeding, consider a breast pump and bottle before giving up.
For some women being there for their baby to feed every two hours or so can be overwhelming. If a well-deserved break is needed from breastfeeding, consider a breast pump and bottle before giving up.
Talk with other breastfeeding moms
Finding support is always helpful when breastfeeding issues arise. Talking with friends who have breastfed can add much ease to a new mother’s worries.
Finding support is always helpful when breastfeeding issues arise. Talking with friends who have breastfed can add much ease to a new mother’s worries.
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