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Myths
about breastfeeding are rampant in our
society so the Lansinoh Breastfeeding
Advisory Board has teamed up to help
debunk some of these commmon misconceptions
with the hope of helping new mothers
continue to breastfeed the recommended
first 12 months of their childís
life: |
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A: Most
mothers feel some nipple tenderness when
they begin to feed their new baby. However,
sore nipples are most commonly caused by
uncomfortable attachment of the baby at
the breast. Some mothers find reading
about positioning and attachment before
giving birth helps them attach their baby
well. If your nipples do get sore,
seek help, and apply Lansinoh
Lanolin for
this temporary but painful condition. The
moist wound healing qualities of Lansinoh
Lanolin can make feeding more comfortable
whilst you are working on the attachment. Lansinoh
is pure and safe for every baby, contains
no BHT, has little taste or smell and doesn’t
need to be removed before feeding. |
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A: Engorgement
sometimes happens in the early days when
your full term milk comes in. Milk,
blood and fluids accumulate in your breasts
and they can feel very full. You
could try applying a cold compress for
the swelling, changing to warm 20 minutes
before a feed, perhaps using a basin of
warm water or a hot water bottle. Some
mums express off a teaspoon or two of breastmilk
before the baby goes to the breast, and
feed frequently. Other mothers put
cold savoy cabbage leaves in their bras,
which research has shown to be helpful. |
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A: Some
mothers find that by holding their baby
more, he is more settled. Others
find if their baby chokes and splutters
when he goes on the breast, if they express
a little milk off before putting him to
the breast he is more settled. Or
they allow the baby to decide when he has
finished the first breast before offering
the second breast. Some women find,
if their breastfed baby seems fussy, his
temperament improves after a visit to a
cranial osteopath, chiropractor or craniosacral
therapist. Although there is no evidence
to support this, it seems it can help to
achieve optimal functioning of muscles
and joints after birth. |
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A: While there is no reliable way of knowing just how much milk your baby is getting from the breast, continuous weight gain, alertness and good skin tone are all indications she is getting enough. Six wet nappies and at least three poo nappies (a poo at least the size of a 2p coin) a day are also a good indication your baby is getting enough nourishment. If you use disposable nappies you can familiarise yourself with how a wet nappy feels by putting 2 tablespoons of water in a dry nappy.
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A: A
newborn baby often feeds 8-12 times in
a 24 hour period. As they have small tummies
they need to be fed often. Babies sometimes
have times when they cluster suck, (feed
on and off for a couple of hours) then
sleep for a few hours. They also have frequency
days around 4/6 weeks and 3 months when
they want to feed what seems like all the
time. Going with the flow means you will
increase your supply for their growing
needs. Some babies need to be woken to
feed three hourly.
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A: Some
babies can switch easily from breast to
bottle and back, but many find it difficult
to suck in such different ways. Mothers
often find this is not a problem when they
delay giving an artificial teat until their
baby is 4 weeks old. |
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A: Although
many mothers give this as a reason for
giving up breastfeeding, only about 1%
of women are unable to produce enough milk
for their babies. Breastmilk production
works on demand and supply so more feeding
will increase your supply. It is
normal if your new baby wants to feed every
2 hours with a longer stretch at night,
as breastmilk is easy to digest. Some
mothers increase their supply by encouraging
their baby to feed often. Others use each
breast at least twice at each feed for
48 hours (switch nursing). Or contact a
breastfeeding specialist. |
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A: When
your baby is small it is possible he will
only want one breast at a feed. What is
important is that you let him finish the
first breast so gets the thicker hindmilk
he needs to grow on, as this is full of
protein and fat to help him grow. If
you offer the second breast when he comes
off the first breast he may choose to have
more of the thirst quenching foremilk.
If only one breast is used at a feed, feed
from the other breast at the next feed
to keep up your milk supply. |
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A: Many
women successfully work and breastfeed,
either full or part time, but it does take
a little planning and commitment. Since
your body is programmed to produce milk
when your baby needs it, if you cannot
have your baby brought to you to feed you
will need to express and store your milk
as often as your baby would normally feed.
Lansinoh products include a manual
breast pump, breastmilk
storage bottles and breastmilk
storage bags to help you
with this.
Please click
here for more information
on Working and Breastfeeding. |
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A: Sometimes
when dads worry only mum will bond with
their baby they hold their baby more, or
dress, bathe or change him. When a baby
is fussy and he doesn’t seem to want
to breastfeed, dad’s arms can make
his baby feel secure and give mum a rest.
Dad can also put his baby to his bare chest
to provide the comfort of skin to skin
contact.
Please click
here for more information on Dads
and Breastfeeding. |
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A: It
used to be thought that nipples need to
be 'toughened up' for breastfeeding, but
we now know this can damage the nipples
so it is no longer recommended. Instead,
some mothers apply Lansinoh to
make their nipples more supple, especially
if they have dry skin. If a mother suspects
she has flat or inverted nipples she may
wish to speak to a specialist in breastfeeding
before she has her baby to learn a way
of teaching the baby to take a big mouthful
of breast. |
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