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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 6 yr 6 m old girl 3 years 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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bharathi Mom of 4 children 1 Year ago

I had a premature delivery so I didn't get breastmilk as fast as other moms. I had gone through lot of stress but after I get back my baby then I started my breastfeeding frequently because of that now my baby is getting enough milk today

Lolochishi Mom of 2 children 1 Year ago

breast abscess due to over flow of milk
lead to develop fever
advice don't give up feeding until it subsidies and do seek medication for pain relief and cold compress on the area

Muskan Meher Guardian of a 3 yr 2 m old girl 1 Year ago

Due to lack of milk, bleeding started in the breast and then milk started coming after two to three days

PREETHI Mom of a 5 yr 11 m old girl 1 Year ago

Less milk production

Meha Swami Mom of 3 children 1 Year ago

overflow of milk it was. but being a mother makes u empathetic to other children who can't have their mother's milk due to any problem or reason so i decided to get it to them by either storing it in a bottle or directly giving it to children who need mother's milk

Jyothi Mom of 3 children 2 years ago

intial stage my baby not drinking much milk and also while she is sucking felt severe pain but as a mother I felt happy in that pain too as my baby is having enough milk what ahe wants

Barkha Sachdev Mom of a 5 yr 9 m old boy 2 years ago

1st week my baby can't breastfeed
that's very challenging

samyuktha Mom of a 2 yr 7 m old girl 2 years ago

I am not successful at the breastfeeding journey
but
I am trying to know that after four days of c section delivery starting producing milk in my body but nipples shape was not well after dr suggest nipples shield for shaper producing mill.
two months morning time breastfeeding, night time formula milk
but after that i am trying for a milk " drink a lot of water, and confidence " still I am giving breast milk for my baby' Also protein calcium rich foods"

Shanmuga Priya Mom of 2 children 2 years ago

My first challenge was my elders asking about my lactation quantity and second thing was my house hold works since my mother is a entrepreneur.. Lactation needs plenty of rest and healthy foods.. I should do all baby chores without any help and also should take care of baby so i was not able to get enough rest. I was so depressed. I used to share everything to my husband and he stood with me during my hard times.I lost my confidence about enough breastfeeding.But the one great thing that cheered up is my baby was going good through her milestones. I became confident from my baby's smile.I didn't listen to others words and concentrated in my health despite my house hold works.Now I am happy with my breastfeeding.Happy to be mom of my little bujja.Trust ur body.Have a healthy diet.Happy parenting

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