HOW TO BREASTFEED THE BABY: TECHNIQUE, PHOTOS, TIPS

The first problem that a young mother faces is feeding. How to keep the baby, will it hurt, has it fed up or not, is there enough milk? Such thoughts come to the head of every woman in labor when the baby is brought to the baby for the first time.

You should not consider a woman alarmist. These are the right questions for a responsible and caring mother. It is bad when these thoughts do not attend a young mother. The health and growth of the infant directly depends on them, because improper attachment easily leads to breast failure or cessation of lactation.

How to breastfeed: the basics and ways

The first feeding is the most important. Mom and child get to know each other, the woman starts the process of making milk directly, the baby gets the most important substance for his life - colostrum.

Colostrum - a pledge of immunity. It does not contain carbohydrates, is rich in vitamins and calcium.

It is excreted in the body of a woman during the first 3 days after birth.

It is very important to properly apply to the chest. If the baby is uncomfortable, he will not eat up, his healthy growth will be disturbed, and his mother will have a lactation process.

Highlights:

the baby should always be under her mother's breast;
the head should not be fixed rigidly, so that the crumbs have the opportunity to adjust the nipple in the mouth, and move away when full;
the halo around the nipple should be swallowed during sucking;
no sounds other than swallowing should be present during sucking.

You can feed the child:

by the hour. Previously it was decided to feed the newborn strictly on the clock. In modern times, this theory is refuted. Due to the strong changes in the environment, food, lifestyle, hourly feeding was not relevant, because the development of each individual child is very different from the development of his peers;
on demand. The actual method, which is based on attachment to the chest on demand. In it a certain regime is observed on the basis of rational thinking - a healthy child who receives a full portion will not want to eat earlier than in 1.5 - 2 hours. Depending on the fat content of milk, time of day, age and the natural activity of the crumbs, the time interval can reach 4 hours at night. If the child has eaten, and in half an hour has begun to cry, the probability that he is hungry is extremely small. Look for another reason - colic, full of diapers, wants to sleep, missed my mother.

Attaching to the breast of a newborn: technique and rules

Sequencing:

deploy the child to itself with all the body (put on its side), its face opposite the chest, slightly below;
take the chest in your free hand without pinching the ducts - the thumb above, above the halo, the rest of the palm below;
touch the nipple of the child's lips. The smell and sensations will trigger the reflex, and the crumb will open the mouth wide. Does not open - repeat the movement;
put the nipple with the halo into the open mouth. The lower lip is turned outwards and “swallows” a halo, the tongue touches the lower part of the halo, the nose and chin are pressed to the breast, the child’s body is pressed to the mother. Often the baby puts his top free hand mom on the chest.

Head and body should be in a straight line.

The head should not be clearly turned to the side, thrown back.

It is not recommended to pull out a breast or to select.

The most correct thing is to wait until the child releases himself, except in situations where the breast sucks incorrectly - there are sounds of smacking, mother hurts, the halo is not swallowed.

How to breastfeed in different poses

It is possible to breastfeed a newborn in at least three positions: sitting, lying and standing.

feeding in a lying position. Mother is lying on her side, the baby is next to her. The danger of this posture is that it can strangle the baby in the breast. Crumble is not able to shout or shove mom, and a woman can fall asleep or be distracted. A kid needs a few seconds without air. Conclusion - when feeding in the supine position, a woman needs to be very attentive and collected;
feeding standing Pose is not dangerous for the child, but it is very difficult for the mother. The entire weight of the baby falls on the hands and the woman quickly gets tired. In addition, it is difficult to adjust both hands under the carrying of the baby. As a rule, the child is worn only on one hand;
sitting feeding. It is convenient for mom and safe for the child. The baby is lying on one arm, pressed against the mother, and the mother’s hand is additionally supported by the pillow / armrest / blanket / own belly.

How often to change the chest

Breast changes every feeding. The first time the baby eats from the left, then from the right, then again from the left, etc. The process of breastfeeding during feeding has two pitfalls.

The first is night feeding.

A young mother is very exhausting for the whole day and by the night she has no strength left. One thought that every 2-3 hours you need to get up and feed your baby with different breasts leads to a quiet shock.

It is easier to put on one side and give only one breast at night, because the baby asks for food less often than during the day. This is not true. The process of lactation is disturbed. By morning, the second breast is filled with milk to the pain, and after a few days the daily volume of milk is reduced.

Moreover, when a child 2-3 feedings in a row eats only one breast, it does not have time to accumulate the necessary amount of “far”, full-bodied milk. As a result, the baby does not gorge, constantly wakes up and cries.

Outputs in this situation are two. Stock up on patience and wait for the moment when the child will eat 1-2 times a night, which will give mom the chance to sleep a few hours in a row, or connect a dad. The second option is quite common.

The couple paints the night on schedule and the father, in the time allotted to him, gets up himself, brings the baby to the right side of the child, waits for the baby to eat, and carries it back to the cot.

If the pussy is sleeping next to mom, the dad's task is a bit simpler - no need to go to the cot.

The father will need to learn the technique of feeding and monitor the position of the mother, so as not to pin down the baby.

The second is malnutrition.

For various reasons, children may not suck out all the milk that has accumulated there. The remaining milk can lead to mastitis - an inflammatory process in the breast, in which microbes begin to actively proliferate in stagnant milk.

The chest "burns" (in the place of stagnation the skin is very hot), the overall body temperature rises, it hurts and pulls in the chest.

The second unpleasant consequence of undernourished milk is a decrease in lactation. If the baby has not eaten the milk from one breast, it should be drained, and the next feeding should be given the second breast.

Do not feed the remnants of the first, and then change to the second can not. In the second breast there will be too much milk, the body will take it for a mistake and the next time it will produce a much smaller volume.

The lactation process is strayed, and milk is not produced at all.

How to determine that the baby is fed

There are several signs indicating that the baby is fed up with mother's milk.

Among them are instant and long-term phenomena:

the child himself let go of the breast. The newborn's instincts are “smarter” than the consilium of the stars of science. If the stomach is full, the required amount of energy in the body has entered, the feeling of hunger dissipates, and the child himself releases the breast. He does not reach for her, does not succumb to provocations, does not cry;
the baby fell asleep. A well-fed body goes into energy processing mode, and for this it needs rest. Sleep will be strong and deep. There are situations when mom's milk is not enough. In such cases, the child sucks, gets tired of it and falls asleep. He was not full, his sleep was tender, with a constant whimper and attempts to seize his chest and continue to suck;
the child is consistently gaining weight. This is a long-term symptom that can be observed at weekly or even monthly intervals. According to the USSR State Standard, a one-year-old child should add about 1 kg per month. In modern times, these parameters are less clear, but in general are very close. Much depends on heredity;
baby has a regular and good stool. Timely visits to the toilet - a clear sign of the correct operation of the digestive system. And her work depends solely on the amount of food. The baby should have moderately loose stools, of uniform color, associated in time with feeding.

Rules and methods of breastfeeding twins

Feed twins at the same time or in turn. When children are very small, and feeding is frequent, it is much easier to feed at the same time, otherwise life will turn into one continuous feeding. When the babies grow up, the intervals between feedings will be longer, you can apply to the breast in turns.

Regardless of whether children are being fed at the same time or alternately, the breast should be changed at each feeding.

Sasha eats his left, Petya eats his right, on the next feeding they switch places. Children can not suck in the same way, milk in each breast is uneven, therefore, to balance and maintain lactation, shifts are required.

At the same time feed twins in two ways: crosswise or on the sides of the mother.

If possible, it is recommended to buy a special pillow for twins. It helps to fix the children at the breast in a comfortable position for them and for the mother.

How to feed babies at the same time

Crosswise. Actually for newborns. The children are very small, it is easy for mother to hold them, they practically do not move and do not interfere with each other. One child is applied to the left breast, legs to the mother’s right hand, and pressed against her mother’s belly. The second - to the right breast, legs under the left hand and pressed against his brother / sister. The level of the head is regulated by the elbows;
On the sides. Mom sits on the bed / sofa, making a plinth for each hand, on which the children will fall. His height is chosen so that the head of the children is under her mother's breast. Use large pillows or blankets. Each child lies on the pillow, head to chest, legs behind mom's back. Mom palms support and regulates the head.

Question answer

Can I give babies to drink water?

Not! In no case! Milk completely replaces the baby and water, and food! Lactation at mother, intestinal microflora and appetite at the child will be broken.

Is it worth to stimulate lactation?

If there is no evidence, it is not worth it. This question can be solved only by a doctor. Properly delivered HB alone is a stimulation for milk production.

How to understand if there is enough high-calorie milk?

If the mother has good nutrition, and not one carrot in the plate - everything is in order. The child gains weight, sleeps well, does not hyster - there is no need to wind yourself up. If in doubt, try it yourself.

How long to breastfeed?

From year to year children are transferred to a full-fledged "adult" food. Entering foods in infants on HB begins with six months. With a shortage of weight - from 4 months.

How to stop breastfeeding?

Ideally, for 6 months, the child himself gradually wean from the breast, as new, tasty and interesting products appear in his menu. If you do not encourage his whims chest - problems should not be. Milk will go off automatically if it is drunk in smaller amounts.

There is nothing to drink - there is no need to suck. The circle is closed, the problem is solved. If the situation is different, it is better to contact a specialist. Active milk production, which is not eaten, can lead to inflammation of the mammary glands.