5 tips for making breastfeeding work

5 Tips for Making Breastfeeding Work

Breastfeeding can be easy with the right support. But generations of wrong counsel and lack of care have prevented many new mothers from breastfeeding as much as they desire. Here are five tips to help you along the way.

1. Understand your biology and the child's biology.
The first hour after birth is crucial. The hormone oxytocin helps to get the milk started and requires peace and quietness. Stress can make it harder for milk to drain. Enter your childbirth letter how you want breast-feeding allowance after birth. Breast-feeding early and often to avoid stress and start milk production. If you and your child separate, there is always the possibility to resume and start breastfeeding later.

2. The right technology and position
A long time, if the nipple is important. Place the child so that it can open wide and get a good grip on the chest. If it doesn't feel good, dare to do it again, even if you have struggled to get the baby to the chest. A serum can come quickly if the child’s hold is too small. Try various breastfeeding positions such as lying or retarded breastfeeding to find what works best for you.

3. Max oxytocin and take care of yourself (even better, let others take care of you!)
During the first few weeks, focus on a lot of skin versus skin contact and peace and quiet. Make sure you have food and drink at your disposal and ask for the support of your partner or others around you. Plan for nutritious meals and enough calories. Have a "powder basket" with everything you need to make it comfortable.

4. Calm and Comfort
Find tricks to get the child to grab the breast and calm him when he is anxious. Sometimes the baby refuses the breast even though breast - feeding works well. It may be because the child is tired, hungry, sad, sick, or in pain. Little things can make a big difference.

5. Monitor common problems and solutions
Dare to be active with techniques such as gently squeezing the chest so that the child will gain a better grip, and use aids as a feed set if needed. Learn hand milking both before and after birth. Get help at the right time before using the breast-feeding button.

Breastfeeding is a journey that requires both knowledge and patience. By understanding your body's biology, knowing the right technology and making sure you feel good as possible, you can breastfeed on your conditions.