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What were the challenges in your breastfeeding journey and how did you overcome it?

Pregnancy and the months after birth should be about joy and developing together every single day. We at Philips Avent believe that you as parents know best. Tell us about the problems you faced in your breastfeeding journey and how did you overcome it? In the process, also teach the young parents on how their journey can become more joyful. #ParentYourWay3 best comments to get Rs. 1000 vouchers from Firstcry.

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The initial few days post delivery (37 weeks) were quite overwhelming both in a good way and sometimes not so good. The first week I had trouble feeding my baby as she preferred sleeping to getting fed. I could hardly get her to latch or suck. As a first time mom, I was sick with worry over her not getting enough nutrition. It all turned out fine in the end; took us about a month to get into a routine. My suggestion for new moms with breast feeding issues would be: 1. Not all moms are able to get a good milk let down post delivery. It is okay. Give your body time. You will get there. Even a few drops of colostrum per feed is good enough for a newborn. It is normal for all babies to lose a little weight post birth. Please don’t worry. It can take 1-2 months for your milk supply to adjust to the needs of your baby. And as a backup, there is always baby formula. Do not be ashamed to use it. Be patient and keep trying. I personally found eating socked methi seeds and methi water in the morning to really help with the milk supply. There is also a supplement called Galact. 2. Breast massaging and warm compress goes a long way to ease engorged breasts. Massage in small circular motions from the tops of your breast, gradually moving towards the nipples. Focus more on areas that feel tight. Warm compress helps with the sore areas. Milk comes out easier if you press the areole, and the region around it towards the chest, i.e, press inwards in small circular motions. Just pinching the nipples would not be as effective and it can be painful. 3.Relax. I know it is not easy and sounds like a useless and vague advice, but keeping calm goes a long way in dealing with all the anxieties and frustrations along the way. If it is not working out, take a break, take deep breaths, calm yourself and try again after 15 mins. Your frustrations and calm are both easily communicated to your baby. Which emotion would you rather prefer? Lastly, congratulations! You are an awesome mom regardless of whether you are able to breastfeed or not.

Riya Mom of a 4 yr 1 m old girl 10 months ago

The initial few days post delivery (37 weeks) were quite overwhelming both in a good way and sometimes not so good. The first week I had trouble feeding my baby as she preferred sleeping to getting fed. I could hardly get her to latch or suck. As a first time mom, I was sick with worry over her not getting enough nutrition. It all turned out fine in the end; took us about a month to get into a routine.
My suggestion for new moms with breast feeding issues would be:
1. Not all moms are able to get a good milk let down post delivery. It is okay. Give your body time. You will get there. Even a few drops of colostrum per feed is good enough for a newborn. It is normal for all babies to lose a little weight post birth. Please don’t worry. It can take 1-2 months for your milk supply to adjust to the needs of your baby. And as a backup, there is always baby formula. Do not be ashamed to use it. Be patient and keep trying. I personally found eating socked methi seeds and methi water in the morning to really help with the milk supply. There is also a supplement called Galact.
2. Breast massaging and warm compress goes a long way to ease engorged breasts. Massage in small circular motions from the tops of your breast, gradually moving towards the nipples. Focus more on areas that feel tight. Warm compress helps with the sore areas. Milk comes out easier if you press the areole, and the region around it towards the chest, i.e, press inwards in small circular motions. Just pinching the nipples would not be as effective and it can be painful.
3.Relax. I know it is not easy and sounds like a useless and vague advice, but keeping calm goes a long way in dealing with all the anxieties and frustrations along the way. If it is not working out, take a break, take deep breaths, calm yourself and try again after 15 mins. Your frustrations and calm are both easily communicated to your baby. Which emotion would you rather prefer?

Lastly, congratulations! You are an awesome mom regardless of whether you are able to breastfeed or not.

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sitara paswan Trying To Conceive 10 months ago

1)mera jab phela delivery hua tab mera brest feeding achha tha aur over bhi hota to maine brest pump ka use karke feeding bottle me dala 🍼 2.) mere suru me milk nahi ho raha tha to brest feeding karwate waqt baby bhut roti thi to maine haldi Wale dhoodh piye aur gond ke laddu khaye jisse mera brest feeding achhe se ho paya 3) mai brest feeding ke baad ajwayen boil water use karti thi taki baby achhe se pcha paye uske baad sidha god me lekar halke hatho se sahla taki baby dkar le paye jaruri hota hai warna baby dhoodh nahi pcha pata

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RAB.. Mom of 2 children 8 months ago

I faced many problems related breastfeeding after delivery like less milk production and because of my twins babies it was big task for feeding in those days for me then I searched and I used filip avent bottle that was very useful for me

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Shifana haider Mom of 4 children 5 months ago

After my first delivery, I was very worried about not having milk.Moreover, my 2 nipples were flat. That's why my son drank formula milk.

shubhra jain Mom of 2 children 8 months ago

milk flow reduced after 15-20 days of pregnancy,then I used sataver-x powder suggested by my friend and got amezing result,as my milk flow is far better till now.

Vaishali Tiwari Mom of 2 children 9 months ago

first 2-3 days were very tough for me after birth of my daughter, but i never stop keeping her away from feeding i feel alot pain in breast those days but by thinking about my baby seeing her face could able to overcome these pain and now i am happy.

B Brahma Mom of 2 children 10 months ago

My biggest challenge was having flat nipples because of which the baby could not latch on.The first week I really thought I was producing enough to satiate my baby but only when she started loosing weight did I realise I wasn’t producing enough.I did not have the luxury nor the patience to wait for the herbs and laddos to start kicking-in.On the advice of my Doctor,I opted to go for top-up.It did make me feel mother’s guilt but when I looked at my well fed and happy baby,it was worth it.Afterall,as they say Fed is good

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Samreen Fatima Mom of 2 children 10 months ago

Wow! this question reminds me of the days with my first child who was in NICU for 4 days after her birth. it was hard to be away from my baby and when i got her back the only thing i focused on was to breastfeed her. My supply was completly low.We both went through lots of disturbed nights.geting her the correct latch was difficult.inspite of all that troubles my baby and me never gave up:) everything got better with time :)

K sophiya begum Mom of 2 children 10 months ago

first 1 week my baby is very much crying and not sukking breastfeeding.. breastfeeding is big challenge in all mother's in a day.. breastfeeding is most important and good health for all baby's

Community User 10 months ago

Breast feeding is the biggest challenge I’ve ever faced in my life. But the feeling which I felt when my baby was fed after delivery has got to be one of the most beautiful moments of my life which can’t be forgotten. Everyday when I hold my little one it feels surreal. But It is little hard at times during feeding when a mom is not in the mood or is feeling tired and sometimes sick, either thorogh direct feeding or expressed through pump. And the time when my baby started showing colic symptoms, I researched and found some reviews about the Avent colic bottles and immediately ordered one and started using it once a day. Through which my baby’s colic gone down and he seems a less gassy these days. All over breast feeding is the most beautiful and most exhausting part of life which I’ll be glad to carry on my journey of parenthood.

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