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Many new breastfeeding moms discontinue breastfeeding because of well-intentioned but incorrect advice.? Here are some of the most incorrect suggestions people can make and how to cope.



Learning to breastfeed can be a difficult and frustrating time for first-time mothers and their babies.? Under the best circumstances, most of us have patience and determination to learn a new skill.? However, after the physically draining effects of labour and birth, breastfeeding can easily become frustrating if the baby is slower to learn to latch at the breast.


Birthing a baby is the most energy draining, intense physical and mental marathon of your life.? And while it is exhilarating to hold your baby after all the anticipation Authentic Matt Dumba Jersey , wait and worry, you are then obligated to pick yourself up and respond to the needs of your newborn at the expense of your own.? Your body aches, you are exhausted, urinating is uncomfortable, the menstrual-like discharge can be messy and first time mothers especially can be unsure of themselves when it comes to caring for newborns.


During this period just after birth Authentic Ryan Suter Jersey , your internal resources are fragile and you can be vulnerable to outside criticism or disapproval.? With respect to breastfeeding, "well intentioned help" can easily sabotage the breastfeeding process.? Many new mothers are offered suggestions from people who truly believe that they are providing great advice, when the advice is dated and can actually interfere with the breastfeeding process.? Here are a few situations that can arise, the problems that they can create, and suggestions on how to handle them.


The Postpartum Period


"You are so very tired.? Why don't you sleep and let us take care of your baby?"


Yes Authentic Luke Kunin Jersey , it is true that you are tired after giving birth.? However, if you let your nurse or someone else watch your baby while you sleep, you won't know if they decide to feed your baby formula to give you a longer rest.? The colostrum that your breasts produce just after birth is extremely concentrated with nutrients, immune factors and energy-rich natural sugars, and a newborn baby drinks colostrum approximately a teaspoon at a time.? Because her stomach is extremely small Authentic Marcus Foligno Jersey , this amount of colostrum is a normal and healthy amount for her to ingest per feeding in the first few days of her life.? If your baby is fed an ounce or more of formula, her stomach will become used to a larger volume and suddenly the colostrum that your breasts produce is not enough.


To counter this approach, keep your baby in your room with you, sleep when she sleeps and feed her on demand.? If you can sleep while a family member or a friend is visiting, ask him or her to wake you as soon as the baby starts to stir so that you have time to latch her to your breast before she becomes wide awake and angry.? It is difficult to breastfeed a hungry Authentic Jason Zucker Jersey , angry, crying baby-- have you ever tried to eat when you are supremely upset?? To help conserve energy, you can ask a nurse to help you position the baby so that you are feeding lying down.? This position gives you extra rest while you cuddle and bond with your baby.


?The baby is losing body weight and we are going to have to supplement her with formula.


Actually, it is normal for a baby to lose weight after birth.? When a baby is growing inside her mother's uterus, she is constantly fed nutrients and liquids through her umbilical cord.? After birth Authentic Joel Eriksson Ek Jersey , the constant stream of food and drink ends and breastfeeding begins.? However, a baby can be really tired after birth, and it can be difficult for her to stay awake long enough to have a good feed.? The answer is to let her breastfeed often and to do your best to keep her alert while she eats.? You might want to wake her every two hours to feed to ensure that she's getting a good supply of breast milk.? Unwrap your baby,? place her naked onto your bare chest and snuggle under the covers together.? She is then able to breastfeed more easily and the smell of mom helps her to relax and feel secure.? Keep offering the breast and encourage her to suckle even if it is a gulp at a time.? Once your milk comes in, it will be easier for her to get more fluids and nutrients in each breastfeeding session.? It can take up to three weeks for a newborn to regain her birth weight.


There is a point Authentic Zach Parise Jersey , however, when a baby can become dehydrated and that is cause for concern.? At 7% loss of body weight, your health care practitioner will want to monitor the baby's breastfeeding times and whether or not she pees and poops regularly.? Supplementation may become necessary, but offer the breast first and then supplement afterwards.? This allows your baby to continue to practice learning a proper latch and helps to establish a good supply of breast milk.? It can take time for the baby to learn the physical act of breastfeeding, and once she does Authentic Mikko Koivu Jersey , supplementation will no longer be required.


Once You Are Home


"You should feed your baby on a schedule."


Our mothers and grandmothers were advised since 1946 by Dr. Spock's Baby and Child Care book to bottle-feed their babies and put them on rigid schedules because it was "more sanitary and more scientific."? At that time in history, scientists and pediatricians did not realize how much more breast milk offered besides nourishment--Secretory IgA that coats the lining of the baby's intestines to provide better immunity from bacteria, viruses and parasites; Bifidus Factor that helps to establish good bacteria in the baby's large intestine, natural fats that promote brain and nerve development; and the exactly perfect proportion of fats, proteins Authentic Eric Staal Jersey , carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals that the baby needs.


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