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| I am expecting a new baby any day now and I had alot of problems breastfeeding my first son any advice for better results the second time around? |
| Posted by Emily on 07/01/2008 12:20 AM
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| I was lucky and didn't have any trouble, but I would encourage you to connect with your local La Leche League group. They are located everywhere and were a great resource for me, from information to support and advice. They can help you with your individual needs or make referrals. Also, your doctor or hospital can probably put you in touch with a lactation nurse to help you with any challenges you may have. Good luck with your new arrival and be sure to reach out! |
| posted by gia on 07/01/2008 12:33 AM
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| My youngest is now six months old and we had a rough first six weeks. I had a wonderful lactation consultant and different women from LaLeche who were wonderful to talk to and problem solve with. I think many women experience a rough start and having someone to talk to about it makes all the difference. There are a broad range of normal problems in the beginning , I was engorged 24/7 and cabbage leaves helped with that. But i know many women who had th opposite issue and drank the mother's milk tea and it helped with milk production. I think it is much like labor and delivery... prepare for some pain and discomfort and the end result is amazing. There are lots of books with a variety of different solutions to normal breastfeeding issues I recommend getting a couple they are some peace of mind during the beginning. |
| posted by Emily on 07/01/2008 08:39 AM
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Remember that every baby is different, and just because you had a tough time with your first, doesn't mean that this child's breastfeeding experience won't be a complete success! Also keep in mind that it CAN be hard, and that you'll be learning together as you go! I had great advice given to me by a friend when I was pregnant...give it your all for at least 2 weeks, and more often than not, you won't even need that long to get it down pat. I would also ask the nurses if you could have a one on one with the lactation consultant at the hospital you give birth in...they'll be helpful for sure! Make sure you use the short amount of time you have at the hospital to ask questions and get help with feedings...I really limited my visitors so that I could learn.
Good luck! :) |
| posted by on 07/01/2008 09:01 AM
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| I too recommend La Leche League. Not just great breastfeeding help but also a place to find awesome like-minded friends. |
| posted by Elena on 07/01/2008 10:20 AM
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| RELAX! It takes time and patience to breast feed successfully! |
| posted by Johnnia on 07/02/2008 10:11 AM
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| RELAX! It takes time and patience to breast feed successfully! |
| posted by Johnnia on 07/02/2008 10:12 AM
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I just want to say that I don't think "Relax" is helpful feedback for someone who is having trouble breastfeeding. If she could relax, do you think she would be here asking for help in the first place?
Just know that you are not the only one and that there are lots of resources out there to help you be successful with breastfeeding. It might require a lot of persistence on your part, but you can be successful the second time around. |
| posted by Elena on 07/03/2008 10:44 AM
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| Geez Elena - a little harsh, don't you think? I think Johnnia's advice was simple, but right on actually...relaxing is a huge part of successful breastfeeding. Relax away, and use the resources around you as well. |
| posted by on 07/03/2008 12:54 PM
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Hey Emily,
You didn't say what your problem was the first time around (i.e. latching on, milk production, etc...). When I had my son, my husband and I asked everyone under the sun in the hospital their opinion on how to get him to latch on. We figured if we asked every lactation consultant and nurse that walked in the room, eventually we would find a style that worked for us. My husband was also EXTREMELY instrumental in the success of my son breastfeeding. It's difficult enough to 'catch' your baby with his/her mouth wide open while limbs are flailing about and you're trying to get him/her in the correct position to feed. My husband's job was to hold my son's arms by his side (or at least out of the way) while I held the back of his neck waiting for the moment when he would finally open his mouth wide enough to shove it on my breast; and I do mean shove. This collaboration went on for at least a week or two. Once on, my son ate great. I never had to deal with bleeding, cracked nipples (just pretty sore for a while) because we were always able to make sure his mouth was opened wide enough before he latched on. If he did happen to only get my nipple in his mouth, we would 'unlatch' him and start over. It's funny to think of those times now because my son is 12 months old and can pretty much feed while standing on his head, flipping back and forth, etc..
But, I'm with the other moms; do whatever you need to do to try to make your experience successful. Breast milk is the absolute perfect food for your baby that can NEVER be duplicated by formula. There are so many immune boosting agents, hormones, vitamins and minerals in breast milk that just cannot be put into formula.
Hope this message didn't come too late. If you have had your new little one, congrats and good luck! |
| posted by Allison on 07/11/2008 03:10 PM
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