For new breastfeeding mothers, starting to breastfeed can be very overwhelming. But understanding some tips and pointers might help make nursing your newborn a rewarding as well as successful experience. Skin-to-skin contact with your baby is very important. Be reminded that holding him or her can help regulate his heart rate, breathing and temperature for an easier transition out of the womb.
Facts About First Milk
Immediately after delivery, your breast will certainly produce first milk. This is a liquid which is highly concentrated in colostrum. You must bear in mind that this can play a very significant role in your baby's first development since it passes on antibodies directly to your child in order to fight infection and sickness. In other words, this can strengthen his or her immune system.
Though you may feel that the amount of your first milk is low, it is very imperative for you to remember that colostrum is all about the nourishing quality of this liquid. Plenty of health professionals say that this precursor to breast milk is a superior option as opposed to other newborn feeding alternatives.
Fore And Hind Milk
Throughout the course of a feeding, milk changes and evolves. The milk that is produced during the onset of a feeding is known as foremilk. This has thin and watery appearance. This is also an indicator that hind milk (a richer, high-fat breast milk) is being produced for your baby.
It is very important for you to allow your child to drink as much as he wants as this will ensure that he or she gets as much nutrients as possible. Regardless of how you will feed him or her, always begin with the opposite breast than the one you started with the last time you fed him or her.
Other Breastfeeding Tips
Breastfeed as prompt as you can upon delivering your baby.
Do not offer water to your newborn.
As much as possible, engage in skin-to-skin contact with your child.
Know the proper way of holding your baby to conform proper latching.
Keep your baby by your bed so you can quickly respond to his or her needs.
Choosing The Right Clothing
Breastfeeding, especially in public, is somewhat embarrassing for new mums. Today, there are already maternity and breastfeeding tops and dresses that will allow you to feed your baby easily and conveniently, without showing off some of your flesh. With the advancement of technology, you can even purchase them online.
Many health professionals share some breastfeeding tips so new mums can take care of their newborn efficiently.
Author,
Holley K Edison
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