They say that Breastfeeding should be like a woman’s second nature! However, it is a difficult process for most of Moms especially who are doing this for the first time! Dear Moms,Share with us what were your challenges in the comments below!
Babies do not need a lot of milk in the first few days. And as you feed more and more, your body sends signals to your brain to produce more milk. It is a mistake a lot of mothers do that they start formula in fear that baby might starve. But it is best to consult your pediatrician and ascertain if you really need to introduce top feed. If the baby is gaining healthy weight with breastfeeding (check with your pediatrician on the healthy gain range), peeing and pooping as expected then there is no need to introduce formula no matter what your family and friends suggest otherwise. Babies and new mothers need a few days or even weeks to get a comfortable latch initially. Once established, you\'ll both do well. Just don\'t keep any fear or apprehension in your mind about it and give yourself time.
I had the most harrowing time for almost a month after my baby was born because he slept very little throughout the day and night and cried incessantly all the time. Family and friends around me only kept suggesting that he is crying out of hunger and concluded that I was not making enough milk because to all of them sufficient milk meant engorged and painful breasts that just leaked milk and overflowed even after feeding the baby! I never had any pain or engorgement, never any overflow till date. I realized after I visited the lactation consultant that those were all old mothers\' tales. The pediatrician also confirmed during every visit that my baby was healthy and gaining well. Crying could have a 100 other reasons. My baby will turn 5 months old this week and he had doubled his birth weight within 3 months and continues to gain healthy weight on exclusive breast feeding.
A healthy diet and happy mind go a long way too. Most women will be able to produce enough milk and the more you feed the more your breasts continue to produce. If you introduce formula without doctor\'s advice, it automatically reduces the amount of breastfeeding you do and in turn reduces the amount of milk your breasts produce.
Babies do not need a lot of milk in the first few days. And as you feed more and more, your body sends signals to your brain to produce more milk. It is a mistake a lot of mothers do that they start formula in fear that baby might starve. But it is best to consult your pediatrician and ascertain if you really need to introduce top feed. If the baby is gaining healthy weight with breastfeeding (check with your pediatrician on the healthy gain range), peeing and pooping as expected then there is no need to introduce formula no matter what your family and friends suggest otherwise. Babies and new mothers need a few days or even weeks to get a comfortable latch initially. Once established, you'll both do well. Just don't keep any fear or apprehension in your mind about it and give yourself time.
I had the most harrowing time for almost a month after my baby was born because he slept very little throughout the day and night and cried incessantly all the time. Family and friends around me only kept suggesting that he is crying out of hunger and concluded that I was not making enough milk because to all of them sufficient milk meant engorged and painful breasts that just leaked milk and overflowed even after feeding the baby! I never had any pain or engorgement, never any overflow till date. I realized after I visited the lactation consultant that those were all old mothers' tales. The pediatrician also confirmed during every visit that my baby was healthy and gaining well. Crying could have a 100 other reasons. My baby will turn 5 months old this week and he had doubled his birth weight within 3 months and continues to gain healthy weight on exclusive breast feeding.
A healthy diet and happy mind go a long way too. Most women will be able to produce enough milk and the more you feed the more your breasts continue to produce. If you introduce formula without doctor's advice, it automatically reduces the amount of breastfeeding you do and in turn reduces the amount of milk your breasts produce.
This is very difficult for me first 15 days..and I m very depresed because my baby not feed because of shortage of milk n many other issue.. But now grace of God All is well..so I m very Happy n everyday thanks to God for resolving all the issues.. now my baby is d 2 Months old..and Mommy and Baby both are so Happy 🤗🤗
This is very difficult for me first 15 days..and I m very depresed because my baby not feed because of shortage of milk n many other issue.. But now grace of God All is well..so I m very Happy n everyday thanks to God for resolving all the issues.. now my baby is d 2 Months old..and Mommy and Baby both are so Happy 🤗🤗
i had difficulties in breast feeding..being a new mom it was all new experience to me.during the first two weeks i struggled alot.my relatives and all come up with various advices that made the issue even worse..i started blaming myself for not able to do it.i cried alot..but later everything went well.so mommy\'s if you are finding difficulties in breastfeeding..dont blame yourself..give some time ..and everything will b fine..never stop trying ..continue to breastfeeding
i had difficulties in breast feeding..being a new mom it was all new experience to me.during the first two weeks i struggled alot.my relatives and all come up with various advices that made the issue even worse..i started blaming myself for not able to do it.i cried alot..but later everything went well.so mommy's if you are finding difficulties in breastfeeding..dont blame yourself..give some time ..and everything will b fine..never stop trying ..continue to breastfeeding
i swear.. i was always worried about how I would handle my baby once it comes out and other stuff, but breastfeeding was something I had not given even a thought. i had assumed it to be most natural thing. alas, how thoroughly mistaken i was. i know my 10 days struggle to shift my baby from formula to accepting my body to accepting my breastmilk to breastfeeding. my struggle is still on. however at least now I am little bit relaxed as she has started taking my milk, now I am determined to face all other challenges. for all the first time moms struggling, patience, persistence is the key. do everything you can, just don\'t loose hope, your baby will come back to you.. happy mommying
i swear.. i was always worried about how I would handle my baby once it comes out and other stuff, but breastfeeding was something I had not given even a thought. i had assumed it to be most natural thing. alas, how thoroughly mistaken i was. i know my 10 days struggle to shift my baby from formula to accepting my body to accepting my breastmilk to breastfeeding. my struggle is still on. however at least now I am little bit relaxed as she has started taking my milk, now I am determined to face all other challenges. for all the first time moms struggling, patience, persistence is the key. do everything you can, just don't loose hope, your baby will come back to you.. happy mommying
its a very beautiful moment for every women...all womens wants to feel it.....it sounds little difficult in early phase but as time passed its habitual.....
its a very beautiful moment for every women...all womens wants to feel it.....it sounds little difficult in early phase but as time passed its habitual.....
I had the most harrowing time for almost a month after my baby was born because he slept very little throughout the day and night and cried incessantly all the time. Family and friends around me only kept suggesting that he is crying out of hunger and concluded that I was not making enough milk because to all of them sufficient milk meant engorged and painful breasts that just leaked milk and overflowed even after feeding the baby! I never had any pain or engorgement, never any overflow till date. I realized after I visited the lactation consultant that those were all old mothers' tales. The pediatrician also confirmed during every visit that my baby was healthy and gaining well. Crying could have a 100 other reasons. My baby will turn 5 months old this week and he had doubled his birth weight within 3 months and continues to gain healthy weight on exclusive breast feeding.
A healthy diet and happy mind go a long way too. Most women will be able to produce enough milk and the more you feed the more your breasts continue to produce. If you introduce formula without doctor's advice, it automatically reduces the amount of breastfeeding you do and in turn reduces the amount of milk your breasts produce.
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