Breastfeeding

 process of making mil starts in second trimester

colostrum - first milk that comes out is rich in protein and your baby needs this

small amount comes out - that's fine

breast becomes bigger and milk gets thinner after a week 

this is a learned skill so don't use bottles until later

if you don't use bottle, body learns to make more milk

removes risk of diseases both for you and your baby

also is most efficient - no warming, no bottles, no freezing

skin to skin contact

tummy down on chest

wait for her to open mouth, pull her to you, not the other way moving to her. 

latching - pulling - not biting or pinching

lots of positions - laid back, cradel, cross cradle, football etc

there is no set schedule for feeding. feeding cues - crying is late sign of hunger, watch for turning head or fist to mouth movemnet to feed. 

dimly lit room

change diapers

atleast 6 months - exclusive breastfeed

discomfort or pain only for few weeks until you get position right

if pain lasts , call support team - may be infection

if baby does not wake for 2 feedings - call doc

swelling - call

don't use soap

engorgement - massage or hot water

Is your baby having enough?

poops and pees regularly and gains weight - he's fine

nursing often is good - does not mean he's hungry all the time.

Rest well, eat balanced.

8 - 12 times a day is good.

eat differently so you can pass variety of nutrients and tastes to her

adjust your diet if he has rash, diarrheas or gas - note down and tell his doc

calcium rich food

won't get period while breastfeeding

hard to go to breastmilk if you use formula

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