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My very own lith breast feeding11/8/2023 ![]() ![]() If she is struggling to reach your breast, help her. Your first milk - or colostrum, which is thicker than breast milk - is typically all the nutrition your baby needs and contains antibodies and other substances that protect her against gastrointestinal and respiratory infections. While you’re doing skin-to-skin time, encourage your baby to search for and latch on to your nipple. “Her head should be turned to one side and tipped back as if she is sniffing something.” This is especially important if you’re fatigued or on pain meds, said Forsyth, since improper placement can lead to a blocked nose or mouth, which in turn can stop her breathing.īabies are most alert during the first couple hours of life and will instinctively begin to root and try to suckle. “Make sure you can see her face when she is placed on your chest,” said Nancy Forsyth, R.N., N.N.P., a neonatal nurse practitioner at Beebe Healthcare in Delaware. This, studies suggest, can help stabilize her breathing, body temperature and blood sugar levels and set her up for her first breastfeeding. ![]() On day 1, recover from birth and master your latch.Īs soon as you’re medically stable and aware after birth, your provider will likely place your newborn on your chest for skin-to-skin time. I’ve also reviewed the most current scientific research and clinical guidelines, and spoken with a neonatologist, a pediatrician and a neonatal nurse practitioner, to help you recognize what is and isn’t working so you can breastfeed with confidence during the first two weeks after birth. These feelings can be compounded during the first two weeks of your baby’s life, which are the most challenging and important for establishing milk supply - especially for first-time mothers.Īs a 25-year neonatal intensive care unit and newborn nurse, a board-certified lactation consultant and the mother of three exclusively breastfed boys, I know firsthand what basic information is most helpful for nursing mothers, from how to achieve a proper latch to how to recognize your baby’s hunger cues. ![]() As you hold your newborn for the first time after enduring one of the most physically and emotionally demanding feats of motherhood, it’s normal to feel a range of emotions: from joy and elation to stress and anxiety. Though breastfeeding can be a beautiful experience for many, it isn’t always easy. ![]()
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