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Colostrum
As soon as your baby is born, your body produces colostrum. Colostrum is packed with antibodies that will protect your baby from infection and disease.
In the first few days of your baby's life, bowel movements will be dark and sticky. This is called meconium. Colostrum will help clear the meconium out of your baby's system until it becomes loose and yellow.
Because colostrum is so rich with nutrients, your baby will nurse frequently (every one to three hours) because he only needs small amounts at each feeding. Once he grows, he will be able to nurse longer and go for longer stretches in between feedings. Nursing frequently will help you to produce more milk for your growing baby.
Latching on
Breastfeeding is a learned art. Some babies latch on from the first feeding, and others need a little more work.
An improper latch will create problems like sore, cracked or bleeding nipples. It can also prevent your baby from getting all of your breastmilk which can lead to plugged ducts or even mastitis.
It's especially important that your baby latches on correctly from the beginning. This will save you time and frustration - not to mention pain - in the long run. If your baby doesn't have a proper latch, get help from a nurse or lactation consultant.
When Your Milk Comes In - Tips for Dealing with Engorgement
In the next few days after giving birth, you may notice your breasts become full and heavy. You may even start to feel like Dolly Parton! This is engorgement, or your milk "coming in".
Some women may feel extreme discomfort, and others may not notice anything more than mild discomfort for a short period of time. If you are one of the unlucky ones, there are various methods to try to help alleviate the pain of engorgement.
The best thing to do is nurse your baby frequently. If you can't nurse for some reason, then try pumping or hand expressing your milk. This should give you immediate gratification.
Taking a warm bath or shower can also do wonders. If you are still bed-ridden, wrap a warm wet cloth around your breasts for a few minutes to ease the soreness.
Some mothers say that alternating between a cold and warm compress can reduce swelling.
You may want to express some milk before your baby nurses to help him latch on. Engorgement can make it difficult for them to latch correctly.
As soon as your baby is born, your body produces colostrum. Colostrum is packed with antibodies that will protect your baby from infection and disease.
In the first few days of your baby's life, bowel movements will be dark and sticky. This is called meconium. Colostrum will help clear the meconium out of your baby's system until it becomes loose and yellow.
Because colostrum is so rich with nutrients, your baby will nurse frequently (every one to three hours) because he only needs small amounts at each feeding. Once he grows, he will be able to nurse longer and go for longer stretches in between feedings. Nursing frequently will help you to produce more milk for your growing baby.
Latching on
Breastfeeding is a learned art. Some babies latch on from the first feeding, and others need a little more work.
An improper latch will create problems like sore, cracked or bleeding nipples. It can also prevent your baby from getting all of your breastmilk which can lead to plugged ducts or even mastitis.
It's especially important that your baby latches on correctly from the beginning. This will save you time and frustration - not to mention pain - in the long run. If your baby doesn't have a proper latch, get help from a nurse or lactation consultant.
When Your Milk Comes In - Tips for Dealing with Engorgement
In the next few days after giving birth, you may notice your breasts become full and heavy. You may even start to feel like Dolly Parton! This is engorgement, or your milk "coming in".
Some women may feel extreme discomfort, and others may not notice anything more than mild discomfort for a short period of time. If you are one of the unlucky ones, there are various methods to try to help alleviate the pain of engorgement.
The best thing to do is nurse your baby frequently. If you can't nurse for some reason, then try pumping or hand expressing your milk. This should give you immediate gratification.
Taking a warm bath or shower can also do wonders. If you are still bed-ridden, wrap a warm wet cloth around your breasts for a few minutes to ease the soreness.
Some mothers say that alternating between a cold and warm compress can reduce swelling.
You may want to express some milk before your baby nurses to help him latch on. Engorgement can make it difficult for them to latch correctly.
Did You Know?
Your baby can tell the difference between your breastmilk and someone else's breastmilk by sense of smell.
Your baby can tell the difference between your breastmilk and someone else's breastmilk by sense of smell.
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