Breastfeeding is the most natural way to feed your baby and also the best thing you can do for him. Baby will build up important immunities from feeding from your breast.
The convenience of breastfeeding far outweighs that of bottle feeding. There are better things you could be doing with your time, rather than steralising bottles and making up endless feeds.
Breastfeeding does not cause problems to many mothers, but there are some common issues that you could come across at some stage.
Thrush - a harmless yeast infection which forms in the baby's mouth. Although a normal part of the digestive system, an infection will set in if an overgrowth occurs.
Symptoms of thrush are, breast or nipple pain. Also nipples can be very sensitive, itchy or even become cracked. As it develops in the baby's mouth, it is passed back and forth so you need to seek advice as soon as you see the symptoms.
Mastitis - milk ducts that have become infected with bacteria is the cause of mastitis. Breasts will be inflamed, red and feel hard. It is easy cured by antibiotics and you will be given a type that will allow you continue to breast feed.
Very Fast Milk Flow - Does your baby start to splutter and cough as soon as he starts to feed? This could be down to your milk flowing too fast. This is distressing for both mother and baby. A way to deal with this is to express some milk before each breast before feeding, this could slow down the milk flow. Trying to hold baby in a different position may also make it easier for him to take the milk.
Baby Does Not Want To Feed - Are you washing down a curry from the night before with a glass of orange juice? Spicy or acidic foods can really affect the taste of your milk and baby may not like this. As well as keeping your diet healthy and varied, make sure you drink plenty of water and stay off the ultra spicy foods.
Is Baby Taking Enough? - Bottle feeding Mums know exactly how much milk their baby is taking. But how much is the right amount? If your baby feeds well at the breast and is growing and healthy, then do not stress. Babies let you know when they are hungry and will take exactly what they need. - 31824
The convenience of breastfeeding far outweighs that of bottle feeding. There are better things you could be doing with your time, rather than steralising bottles and making up endless feeds.
Breastfeeding does not cause problems to many mothers, but there are some common issues that you could come across at some stage.
Thrush - a harmless yeast infection which forms in the baby's mouth. Although a normal part of the digestive system, an infection will set in if an overgrowth occurs.
Symptoms of thrush are, breast or nipple pain. Also nipples can be very sensitive, itchy or even become cracked. As it develops in the baby's mouth, it is passed back and forth so you need to seek advice as soon as you see the symptoms.
Mastitis - milk ducts that have become infected with bacteria is the cause of mastitis. Breasts will be inflamed, red and feel hard. It is easy cured by antibiotics and you will be given a type that will allow you continue to breast feed.
Very Fast Milk Flow - Does your baby start to splutter and cough as soon as he starts to feed? This could be down to your milk flowing too fast. This is distressing for both mother and baby. A way to deal with this is to express some milk before each breast before feeding, this could slow down the milk flow. Trying to hold baby in a different position may also make it easier for him to take the milk.
Baby Does Not Want To Feed - Are you washing down a curry from the night before with a glass of orange juice? Spicy or acidic foods can really affect the taste of your milk and baby may not like this. As well as keeping your diet healthy and varied, make sure you drink plenty of water and stay off the ultra spicy foods.
Is Baby Taking Enough? - Bottle feeding Mums know exactly how much milk their baby is taking. But how much is the right amount? If your baby feeds well at the breast and is growing and healthy, then do not stress. Babies let you know when they are hungry and will take exactly what they need. - 31824
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