What to do when there are problems with breastfeeding

What to do when there are problems with breastfeeding



The difficulties begin when mothers are rejecting the idea of feeding well before birth.

The rejection by loved ones, friends or acquaintances is through insensitive comments, prejudices and negative pressure to this noble cause.

For example, "Are you breastfeeding? ... I do not say breast, and he had nothing." "My son was very eater and will not be filled with my milk ... just gave him the formula he fell asleep."

Such comments are a message that does not encourage the expectant mother.

If she defends her decision to "Breastfeeding," despite the lack of support, will be filled with strength to remain steadfast in the battlefield. "

The reality is that we live in a society that lacks much to change. However, if we take the initiative because we believe in the wonders that mother's milk, then we made a big difference.

This is the prime time to learn the art of nursing through literature and support groups as is the La Leche League.

The baby is born and usually "battle" bigger is given in the hospital.

If we talk to the gynecologist or pediatrician and inform you in advance that the baby will be fed exclusively on breast milk, the doctors placed the order on file.

This would fulfill your desire and your baby will not get a bottle of formula while in the nursery.

When visitors come, "everyone" has something to say, what to do and how to do things, especially how "breastfeeding."

We will have to evaluate what we do. Do I want to breastfeed in front of everyone? or simply ask for excuses to withdraw the visits as "the noise and bustle" affect me.

The newborn baby also will let us know if overstimulation is affecting, as was restless.

If you have brought classical music to the hospital, this will help to relax and you can breastfeed at home.

Ask the nurse that you want your baby to sleep in her room in order to stimulate production of breast milk, because it will be available 24 hours for your baby.


The production equation is very clear: the more demand there is, more product (milk) will be obtained.

The message will reach your brain and demand to earn more through your baby's sucking, they produce more milk.

Care of the nipples is important. Since the third quarter, many times the nipples begin to secrete colostrum (first milk that has a particularly high antibody content) and these are changes that naturally the body is in preparation for milk production.


Did you know that every drop of colostrum is two ounces of milk?

When moms are beginning to "order" in those early days usually droplets are put off coming to get.

Although you do not see, colostrum is valuable (since it is not the quantity but the quality).

We varied breasts and nipples. The breast size has no effect on the ability to produce milk.

To take care of the nipples is important not to use soap on the nipple area to avoid removing natural oils produced by the body.