This Baby Mama received some breast feeding advice from THE Baby Mama. :p
I’m still a newbie when it comes to breast feeding. I’m still establishing my supply and still learning the proper way to latch. A few weeks ago, I decided to buy some lanolin cream (Lansinoh Nipple Cream) because I’ve heard good reviews about it. I needed the remedy badly because my nips are killing me.
I found out that BABYMAMA sells Lansinoh Nipple Cream. I immediately emailed her and bought the product. She was very kind to give me some pointers… she suspects incorrect latching is the culprit (just as I figured)
HOW DO I HOLD MY BABY?
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If doing cradle-hold while sitting down/semi-reclining:
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- Use a nursing pillow – this brings baby to needed height and doesn’t easily slide off compared to a regular pillow.
- old baby facing you from head to toe. You should be tummy-to-tummy.
- Place baby’s head closer to the middle of your arm, not the crook of your elbow.
- Hold your breast with the hand not holding baby, tickle baby from nose to chin repeatedly until baby’s mouth opens wide (as big as a yawn).
- ONLY then do you bring baby to your breast, use your hand to guide your nipple to your baby’s mouth.
- Pull the chin down so that the lower lip down is jutting outwards (like a fish).
- Chin should be pressing against your breast.
- Signs of a good latch: mouth, jaw and ear is moving. Sometimes, swallowing sounds can be heard. ZERO pain.
- If your breasts are large, you can squeeze them as if forming a breast burger with your thumb in line with baby’s upper lip
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If breastfeeding on your side, here are the tips that apply:
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- baby’s nose (not mouth) should be aligned with your nipple so that baby has to tilt back head a little
- your lower arm should be on your pillow, baby’s lower arm should be raised towards her head
- do not support baby’s head with your arm, let baby’s head lie on the bed and let your breast lie on baby’s arm
- support your and baby’s back with a pillow so both of you won’t lean away
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Also, try the laid-back position. You should be semi-reclining with baby on your chest in between both breasts. Laid-back position lets baby decide when to latch. Gravity should help with a deeper latch.
You can read more about it here: BREASTFEEDING SOLUTIONS TO TOP PROBLEMS If you are looking for breast pumps, check out BABYMAMA’s store. You can schedule for a free trial!
Thank you BABYMAMA! |
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