Breastfeeding newborn
Ok I have a question about breastfeeding... Hopefully someone can answer this... I want to breastfeed my daughter but I'm so confused on how long to nurse and am I suppose to be switching sides or do I feed only on one side then feed the next time on the next breast? Any tips are greatly appreciated :)
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Im still debating on if i should breastfeeding or formula feeding.. I tried breastfeeding with both of my kids but they didnt want too.. Of course i know the pro an cons of formula feed.. I know that fed babies are happy babies😊 (regarding breastfed and formula fed) just want to know cause i might try breastfeeding and see! Just want to know other moms personal experience with breastfeeding
What do,you do? When breastfeeding... Do you put baby on both boobs in one,feeding? Or,do,you use one boob for one feeding and another boob for,the next feeding? I,don't,remember.
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When my dd was little I basically nursed on demand. Meaning I didn't follow a schedule bc honestly you have no idea how much they're getting when you nurse. Your LO will usually give clues that they're hungry and as long she was eating and not just sucking for comfort I would let her eat. Once they stop actually you can offer the other side. They may stop bc they're full, but also bc you've stopped letting down on that side. The next time you nurse you'll want to start on the side you finished on. That way you'll keep things ever and not get too full and uneven. Hope that helps a little. It's honestly just a learning experience for both of you! ?
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Pinterest has s lot of useful info I found!!! ?
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Just took a breastfeeding class this morning and yes you should switch sides with each feeding. Don't give pacifier or bottle for first few weeks so there is no nipple confusion and for best results. And most hospitals have a breastfeeding consultant that comes to see all new mom's so write down all your questions. And ask for skin to skin to breastfeed right away.
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You alternate which side you start on each time and if the baby feeds on one side and still seems hungry you put her on the other side in the same sitting. The next feeding though you still start with the second breast. To make your supply increase if the baby is only feeding on one side at a time you can pump the other side and your body will produce more since you are demanding more.
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Let baby finish all the milk they can get before you switch sides. The first milk that comes out during a feeding is watery and thin, more like a drink. After baby takes the "drink milk" there's the "hind milk" which is thick and fatty and more of a food milk. If you let baby nurse when baby is hungry, you should be fine. Look into la leche league groups in your area! Good luck! :)
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Great! Thanks ladies for the advice!