Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Breastfeeding Tips For Moms




Nurse Every Few HoursFeed your baby whenever she shows signs of hunger, such as increased activity, more alertness, Trouwjurk Lange Mouw mouthing or rooting for something to eat, according to the Baby Center. Your baby will display hunger eight to 12 times each day. The more often you nurse, the better your milk supply.





You may have to wake your baby to nurse during the first few days. You may even have to unswaddle your baby to keep her awake while she nurses. You baby is getting enough to eat if she produces six to eight wet diapers and two to three stools each day.





Wear the Right Clothes for Breastfeeding In PublicProper clothing can allow you to breastfeed in public without showing any skin. Find loose-fitting shirts or those that can unbutton from the waist so your baby will cover your nipple and lower breast while you can cover any showing midriff with a shawl or light blanket. If your budget allows, you can purchase special nursing dresses, bras, shirts or blouses with hidden slits or panels to increase the convenience of public nursing.





Special nursing slings that support the baby and have openings Vintage Trouwjurk for breastfeeding also work well, according to La Leche League International. If you have a tight budget, consider cutting slits in light undershirts that will allow you to breastfeed your baby without worrying about exposed skin. Give yourself extra confidence by practicing in front of a mirror to see what others will see as you breastfeed in public.





Ensure the Right Cocktailjurken 2012 PositionPrevent sore nipples by ensuring your baby's nursing position and latch are correct, according to the American Family Physician. Support your baby behind his head and neck with your hand, making sure his ears, shoulders and hips remain in a straight line. Use your other hand to support your breast.





Make a "C" with you hand by placing your thumb on the top of your breast and your other fingers under your breast. Bring your baby to your breast only when his mouth is wide open. Your nipple and a lot of your areola, the pinkish-brown area around your nipple, should be in his mouth. If his latch hurts, break it by inserting your little finger between your baby's gums and your breast. Try again. It should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. LIVESTRONG is a registered trademark of the Lance Armstrong Foundation. Moreover, we do not select every advertiser or advertisement that appears on the web site-many of the advertisements are served by third party advertising companies.


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