The main direction in nutrition is breastfeeding of newborns. In most cases, women strive to establish lactation in order to transfer the maximum amount of vitamins and nutrients to the baby. Milk helps to strengthen the immune system, to improve the work of digestion. Also, latching to the breast helps to create a psychological and physiological connection between the mother and the baby. The main recommendation of specialists is to keep GW as long as possible.
It is better to start GW from the moment of birth.
Modern obstetrics maintains a trend towards breastfeeding. In maternity hospitals, special programs are carried out where young mothers are taught how to attach babies to the breast and what to do when there is too much or not enough milk. If it was not possible to obtain this knowledge, then you need to independently study all the secrets of breastfeeding.
Breastfeeding Tips
When choosing breastfeeding for newborns, you need to take into account the advice of specialists, as they will help to avoid mistakes. The process is getting better in this case faster than with independent attempts:
- the baby should be correctly applied to the breast - both mother and baby should be comfortable;
- the newborn should capture the nipple with his mouth completely along with the areola;
- the position of the child's body should be such that the head and shoulders do not sink;
- feedings should be designed so that 1-2 of them fall on a period of time from 3 am to 6 am (during this period, a special hormone is produced in the woman's body, which helps to accelerate milk production);
- a woman should drink plenty of fluids (water, fruit drinks, juices) - the recommended volume per day is at least 2-3 liters. As a result, the amount of milk will increase, its composition will be ideal for a child in terms of saturation and fat content;
- you should not be nervous - calmness and an even emotional state contribute not only to an increase in the lactation period, but also to an improvement in the relationship between mother and child.
If the milk supply is small (especially in the first few weeks), it is recommended that you often latch your baby to the breast or use special pumping devices. In each of these cases, the breast will be stimulated to produce milk.
Important! If problems persist, see a doctor.
Secrets of Long Breastfeeding
For a long and successful natural breastfeeding, you need to follow a few simple rules:
- the first is to be in a good mood;
- the second is not to delay the process of starting the application for a week or a month without objective reasons;
- the third is not to get upset if a small amount of milk got into the first feeding of the baby (the increase will come gradually);
- fourth - it is necessary to make up a feeding regime so as to completely exclude supplementary feeding with mixtures.
Preliminary psychological preparation is required, since GW implies compliance with mom's dietary restrictions. The reason is that the baby may refuse milk if there is a change in taste or smell.
Comfort is the main assistant in long breastfeeding
How to start feeding correctly
You need to start feeding correctly so that the process is pleasant for the baby. You need to try to apply to the baby's breast every day, even when the milk has not come yet. In the first 1-3 days, sometimes up to 1-2 weeks, colostrum is produced in a few drops, but they are enough for the newborn to begin to receive valuable components.
Important! Feeding on demand will help to quickly establish GW. The child himself will determine the date of the new attachment (will give characteristic signals).
If there is no indication, then bottles and pacifiers cannot be used as auxiliary elements. The reason is that the rules for natural feeding of newborns provide for the need to make an effort on the part of the baby to suck the milk. It won't work with a bottle. There is also no need to supplement.
Feeding outside the home
For many, breastfeeding outside the home is the norm. This is a natural process, the child receives the necessary nutrition, but the right approach is to respect other people. It is better to choose a special nursery room or toilet with a changing area to breastfeed your baby than not to embarrass others. There is also an option for mixed meals - expressing milk in advance in a bottle. Be sure to use baby wipes for hygiene purposes.
You can feed outside the home, but certain rules must be followed
What kind of milk does the baby get
If the mother feeds the baby only with breast milk, then the question may arise, what kind of composition it is. A specialty brochure or scientific abstract indicates that milk is different at the beginning and end of a feed. At the beginning, the newborn receives the front - it is more liquid and transparent, visually it can resemble water. At the end - the back, it is fatter and richer, it contains more nutrients and vitamins.
Early breastfeeding
Early application is the key to easy establishment of hepatitis B in 90% of cases. To do this for the first time, modern pediatrics advises back in the hospital. The ideal option is when life has just begun, 20-30 minutes after giving birth. It is enough to apply for 10-15 minutes so that the baby can feel the mother's warmth.
Establishing the postpartum process
The establishment of the GW process begins from the moment of the first application. Then feeding is done on demand, in the first days it is recommended to keep the baby at the breast as often as possible in order to develop reflexes - every hour. With this approach, overfeeding will not work, since the baby will sleep more time.
What is on-demand feeding
This method assumes that the baby himself will give the signal to start feeding. You need to be able to recognize signals in order to start feeding on time. The demand can be expressed in smacking, crumpling, sticking out the tongue or stretching the lips.
The established recommendations help to establish the process and improve the indicators of weight gain. The optimal time for breastfeeding, the features of attachment and the frequency of interaction between mother and child are taken into account.
Feeding frequency of newborns
On average, the frequency of feeding is every 3-4 hours. The regime can be prescribed by the doctor. He will indicate how many times to feed, in what quantity, taking into account age and individual characteristics.
How to tell if a child is hungry
In most cases, a child with an established breastfeeding or a mixed form of nutrition independently indicates that he is hungry. Smacking and stretching the lips, characteristic search movements are signs that it is time to feed.
When to express milk
Expressing will be required if there is too much milk. Also - when there is no way to independently feed the child.
Problems in a newborn baby
Difficulties occur in some newborns. They are associated with discomfort with pain, colic or misalignment of the body. Crying and anxiety can be associated with the onset of teething, as well as a special nipple shape that forces the baby to work harder to suck out milk.
When you can't feed milk
The established rules for feeding an infant indicate that in some situations it is preferable to switch to formula. In some cases, it will be necessary to abandon GV or postpone the beginning if the baby was born ahead of time. In case of a cesarean section or mother's illness, milk must be replaced.
What not to do
With GV, it is forbidden to rush or be nervous. You also need to follow a specific diet. For the entire period, you should refuse spicy, salty or peppery ones, since spices affect the taste and smell of milk.
Choose food very carefully
GW for a premature baby
In the case when a newborn is premature, his weight is much less than normal. It is recommended that you help him gain indicators. Due to the fact that the baby is weakened, at first you will have to feed from a bottle. Then, when he begins to gain weight confidently, the standard steps of breast training are carried out.
GV from the first days of life
There is a lot of information to study. You need to choose a feeding technique, understand the rules of attachment. It is equally important to know how to wean when breastfeeding needs to be completed due to age or other reasons. The main recommendation is to choose a comfortable position. The feeding schedule and regimen should also be drawn up.
Feeding time
It is recommended to develop a children's diet. On average, the need for food occurs every 3 hours. At night, there must be one attachment to the chest. It has a positive effect on lactation. Application should be done according to the rules. For consultation, you can go to the pediatrician. The main thing is not to rush and not worry.
How to wean a breast
In 90% of cases, a well-fed baby releases the nipple by itself. If this does not happen, then the breast should be taken away with smooth movements so as not to scare the baby. Withdrawal can be performed in a playful way or with a simultaneous soothing stroking.
What to breastfeed
Correct feeding of a newborn baby involves alternating breasts. The first one should be given the one with more milk, so that stagnation does not occur.
If you have questions about why and how to feed your newborn with milk, you need to consult a specialist. A mixture without indications for use is a poor helper, since it contains fewer useful components.
