Shiquita Davis

Tips For Breastfeeding Moms

Breastfeed your baby in the first hour after birth. Keep your baby with you at all times so you can feed him often. The first milk produced by the breast is called colostrum. Colostrum protects you baby from germs and sickness. Formula cannot do this. Feed your baby often during the first week. This demand for food will tell the breast to make the breastmilk. Feeding every one to three hours is best. Do not let more than three hours pass, during the day between feedings. Sit in a comfortable chair with your feet elevated on a stack of books or a stool. Or lay a pillow on your lap tp bring the baby closer to your breast and avoid straining your back. Another position is to lie down on your side you begin to breastfeed from. Vary the position as you both learn to breastfeed. Use extra pillows to help support your back and arms. Support your breast with four fingers under and your thumb on top. For privacy use a baby blanket or towel over your shoulder. Wear shirts that open in the front or you can easily pull up from the waist. After feeding rub a little breast milk onto the nipples and let them air dry for a few minutes. Do not use soap or anything else on your nipples.They say that breastfeeding is good for your baby everyone says that its good healthy and safe. They say you shouldn't feed your baby formula.