Almost all expectant mothers plan to breastfeed theirbaby with their milk and plan to do this for as long as possible. But, unfortunately, it often happens that these good intentions remain just intentions. This happens approximately as follows. A pregnant woman gives birth to her baby, in the delivery room the baby is put to the breast for a couple of minutes, after which it is taken away for treatment. Then there are two possible scenarios. Option one. The baby is separated from the mother, the medical staff feeds the babies with glucose or formula, the mothers are brought clean, sleeping and quite snoring bundles for feeding. On the third day, the mother begins to produce milk, the milk is not eaten by the baby and, as a result, painful phenomena occur, including mastitis. On the 5th day, the mother is discharged home, where she is left alone with her baby, who is so dear, but completely unfamiliar. The mother starts feeding the baby, the baby constantly asks for the breast, sucks on it for a long time, as a result, the mother's nipples begin to crack, the breast continues to swell, feeding turns into real torture. The second scenario. Immediately after birth, the baby remains with the mother, the baby's attachment to the breast is not standardized. On the third day, milk appears, the baby is at the breast all the time, the nipples are cracked, the breast hurts. On the fifth day, the mother is discharged home. Then, in both cases, approximately the same thing happens. For some time, the mother suffers from pain in the breast, the child suffers from hunger, everyone is exhausted. The mother cannot stand it, buys formula and everyone is happy. However, breastfeeding is over, the mother and baby will never know all the delights of this process, and the baby is also deprived of the advantages of breastfeeding. But in most such cases, breastfeeding could have been established and continued for as long as the mother would have wanted. The root of the problem is that the young mother does not know how to properly latch the baby to the breast. And they cannot be blamed for this. Unfortunately, in many maternity hospitals, very little attention is paid to the issue of breastfeeding: a purely formal application of the baby in the delivery room, and then the mother is sent on a “free swim”, she is not explained how to properly latch the baby to the breast, how often to feed and how long feeding should last. In order to avoid such a situation, while still pregnant, a woman should have an idea of how the early postpartum period and the establishment of the lactation process should proceed. It is necessary to try to ask the staff in advance to make some deviations from the generally accepted rules. In most cases, if you can reasonably explain and defend your point of view, the doctors will meet you halfway. However, you should not put this off until later, since at the time of birth you will not have time for this. But in order to ask for something, you must know what exactly. The information in this article is intended to help you with this. In addition, it is necessary to clearly understand how to properly latch the baby - the video lesson will help you with this.
What to expect in the hospital?
In addition, you should not forget about your ownrights. In many maternity hospitals, doctors try to do what is most convenient for them, and not what is best for the mother and baby. Below are some things that every pregnant woman should know.
- Immediately after birth, you need to immediatelyattach the child to the mother's breast for at least 15 minutes. The colostrum contains extremely important immunoglobulins that can help prevent a baby's disease if, by passing through the birth canal, the baby is infected with a pathogenic flora.
- In addition, applying to the maternal breastthe baby promotes the early removal of the placenta, since the uterus begins to contract much more intensively. This also significantly reduces the risk of bleeding in the early postpartum period.
- However, there are several cases where a womancan prohibit the application of the baby to the breast: a mother's disease AIDS, syphilis, viral hepatitis, a cesarean section was performed under general anesthesia, a serious condition of the child.
- In the event that you are shown a deliveryby caesarean section, but you are planning a successful breastfeeding, ask the doctors for surgery using epidural anesthesia.
- In many maternity homes children are trying to feed. In advance, talk with the children's doctors so that they do not. Some women worry about the fact that in the first days they do not have milk and the child feels hungry. In fact, this is a profound error. The kid in the first few days practically does not feel the need to get food, he is quite short of those few grams of colostrum that are produced by the mother in the chest. And supplementary feeding with mixtures or dopaivanie glucose does not bring any benefit, even on the contrary - it gives an additional burden to the kidneys of the baby.
- If the baby is not with you,that doctors can not forbid you to feed a child unless the state of health of the baby allows it, you are taking medications that are contraindicated in lactation. But a banal cold or flu can not serve as an excuse for refusing breastfeeding. Although, of course, before feeding, you should not forget about the need to use a gauze bandage.
Don't be shy, ask your doctor ornurse to show you how to latch the baby to the breast. Almost all problems and failures in breastfeeding are related to the fact that mothers do not know how to latch the baby to the breast correctly. Almost all problems that arise with breastfeeding, whether it is a lack of milk, engorgement of the breast or cracked nipples, are connected precisely with the fact that the mother does not know how to latch the baby to the breast correctly. If the baby does not latch on correctly, he will not be able to suck effectively, as a result, he will not receive the required amount of milk, and in addition, injure the mother's nipples.
How to apply the baby to the breast?
When applying the baby, you should pay attention tosome features. The most important thing to pay attention to is that the mother is comfortable and convenient. In a tense state, there is a high probability that feeding will not be successful. If the mother feeds in a lying position, nothing should interfere with her: uncomfortable clothes, a blanket. A pillow. If feeding occurs when the mother is sitting, it is necessary to ensure that the woman rests on her entire foot, it is advisable to use a footrest. It is advisable for someone more experienced to show the mother how to properly latch the baby on for the first time. This person can be a pediatric nurse, a lactation consultant, or just an experienced woman who has breastfed her own child for a long time and successfully - the main thing is that the person knows how to properly latch the baby to the breast. For those mothers who do not have this opportunity, below is described how to properly give the breast to the baby. If you follow this advice, you will reduce the likelihood of a situation where the baby does not latch on to your breast correctly.
- Taking the baby in his arms for feeding, press itslightly denser, turning his tummy to his belly. It does not really matter if you keep the baby on the side or diagonally, most importantly, make sure that the baby's face is turned toward the chest, and he does not have to make an effort to turn the head.
- When applying to the breast, the spout in the correct version should be at the level of the mother's nipple, and the baby should tilt the head back slightly.
- If the head of the crumb at feeding lies on my mother'sForearm, the second hand mom can hug the baby, slightly supporting it under the ass. Many mothers make attempts to hold the baby's head with the second hand. However, this only leads to the fact that the child incorrectly takes his mother's breast, since the baby is extremely necessary to move the head freely.
- Many mothers are very worried when they see thatthe baby is pressed tightly to the nipple. Moms decide that the child does not take the breast correctly, take the nipple from the baby, then give it again, but the situation repeats. In fact, this is how the child should take the breast. And do not be afraid that the child does not have enough air and the baby can suffocate. In children aged 0 to 6 months, the spout is arranged in such a way that the air circulates through the edges of the nostrils. And even if the crumb very strongly presses to the chest, he will not have difficulty breathing.
- If your little one does not rush to eat, you can draw his attention by stroking the baby's cheek or lips. This action instantly activates the reflex search of the breast.
- In the event that the crumb is still notopens her mouth, draw a nipple over it. The crumb will open his mouth wide and stick out the tongue. When giving the breast, make sure that the baby is really wide open mouth. In most cases, when a child incorrectly takes a mother's breast, he does not open his mouth wide enough and incorrectly grasps the nipple.
- Please note that the child must himselfreach for my mother's breast, and not give my mother a breast. Of course, this does not mean that the baby has to drag on long and painfully, and mom just to watch, but you can not give the breast like a bottle.
- During the meal, the child's chin shouldcontact the maternal breast. Sometimes, in response to the question of how to properly apply the baby, the woman hears that the nipple circle should remain in the visibility zone by 30%. However, this is a very controversial issue, and breastfeeding advisers do not advise to focus on this indicator.
- Never allow the baby to continue to suckBreast, if the child has captured only the tip of the nipple. Milk, he can not suck all exactly, but to injure his mother's nipples - very likely. Gently pick up the baby's chest, and give it again.
- Sometimes mothers face the situation when the babyrestlessly behaves at the chest, sucks a lot, quickly. After that, he can stop sucking, regurgitate, take up his chest again. To exclude such a situation when feeding, hold the baby so that the baby's head level is higher than the priests level.
- In the event that the milk you usually poursit is very easy, try to express very little milk before feeding. As a rule, this measure is enough for the child to stop choking and choking.
- For the safety of your nipples, never, after the end of feeding, do not pull the nipple from the mouth of the baby. Just gently press the crumb on your chin with your finger.
- Be sure to change your chest every time you feed. If you feed the crumb constantly from the same breast, you can get a complication in the form of lacostasis and mastitis.
In fact, breastfeeding is not that difficult.process as it may seem at first glance. Although, of course, you will have to make an effort to understand how to properly latch the baby - both video materials and special literature are designed to help a woman organize successful breastfeeding. And the most important thing that a mother should remember is that this difficult time will not last long. In just a month and a half, you will easily feed the baby, without even thinking about how to properly give the baby the breast. All your efforts and efforts will be fully rewarded. The child's good health, harmonious development and happy smile will fully pay for all the worries and difficulties. We wish you patience, and your baby the most delicious mother's milk! We advise you to read:
