The fact that breastfeeding for a baby is very important, now all mothers know. But, unfortunately, few of them manage to keep milk for at least six months. Why does this happen?
The main reason is not that women are lazy or do not want to feed. The fact is that no one teaches young mothers how to properly apply a newborn to feed. Not all maternity homes give a woman the opportunity to feed the baby right after birth, which is very important for successful feeding. Not having learned to feed properly, young mothers quickly switch to artificial mixtures.
What can lead to inability to put the baby to the breast?
Breaking the technique of feeding leads to such problems:
- inflammation, cracked nipples , soreness of the nipples, in neglected cases - mastitis or lactostasis;
- small production of milk, it is liquid and contains few nutrients, or, on the contrary, stagnates;
- a small increase in weight in the baby, he becomes restless and capricious or, on the contrary, sluggish and sleepy.
All these problems can be avoided, if still in the hospital to learn the correct application when feeding. To do this, you need to know a few rules that are the key to successful breastfeeding. And, to monitor their observance is important the first 1-2 months, then feeding will become a habit.
How correctly to apply the child for feeding?
It is very important that both mom and baby are comfortable and they do not experience any unpleasant sensations. There are many recommendations on which one to choose the right posture for feeding, but every mother should choose the one that is right for her. There are several basic rules, without which successful breastfeeding will not work.
- Mom needs to take a comfortable position. Feeding can last a long time, some children suck 30-40 minutes and longer. Therefore, you must sit or lie down, use a blanket, pillows or footrest.
- It does not matter how you keep the baby, the main thing is that his face is turned to the chest, and the tummy is pressed against your stomach.
- The baby needs to move his head freely while feeding. So that he correctly grasps the nipple, he must throw his head back, so put him on the elbow bend, and do not need to hold his head with the second hand.
- The baby's nipple should be pressed tightly to my mother's breast. Do not be afraid that he will suffocate.
- To properly put the baby to the breast, you do not need to put it in his mouth, but to ensure that he himself reaches out to her and opens his mouth wide.
- If the baby only grabs the tip of the nipple, do not let him suck. Gently push him on the chin and take the chest, and then give again, as expected.
The role of proper application in the process of feeding
What gives the correct attachment to the chest:
- if the baby deeply grasps not only the nipple, but also the areola, it helps to avoid cracks and soreness of the nipples, stagnation of milk or even mastitis;
- correctly taking the nipple, the baby will be able to suck more milk, and this leads to its additional development - the mother will have a good lactation, and the baby evenly adds weight;
- if the baby has correctly grasped the nipple, it will not swallow the air, so there is less possibility that it will spew it after feeding;
- The further the nipple is captured, the more nerve endings are stimulated in his mouth, and this leads to the production of endorphins;
- If the baby's spout is pressed against the mother's breast, it calms down more quickly.
How to understand that the baby took the breast correctly?
- Mom does not experience painful sensations;
- sponges should be turned outward, and the spout is firmly pressed to the chest;
- in the mouth of the baby is not only the nipple, but also the areola;
- between the lower jaw of the child and the breast should be its tongue;
- when sucking you can not hear any extraneous sounds.
In fact, breastfeeding is not such a difficult business. If you know how to apply the baby while feeding, it will deliver both the mother and the child only pleasant moments and will bring a lot of benefit.