tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4666318344656568677.post3161939655100454299..comments2020-09-09T05:35:16.126+01:00Comments on Flintshire Feeders: Poor Advice on BreastfeedingLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18443751717172888793noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4666318344656568677.post-25687936845190334702011-01-28T13:30:51.435+00:002011-01-28T13:30:51.435+00:00Blogger had a wee moment there, so apologies that ...Blogger had a wee moment there, so apologies that WolfMother's comment appears twice.<br />But thanks for the sanity of your replies to these worried Mums!<br />x LisaLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18443751717172888793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4666318344656568677.post-69582057237121382362011-01-28T01:32:12.737+00:002011-01-28T01:32:12.737+00:00Mum1 (Josie): Your child may be having trouble wit...Mum1 (Josie): Your child may be having trouble with his latch due to nipple-confusion. It is far easier for a child to nurse on a bottle than on the breast and by switching between the two before they are at least 5 weeks old can cause them to forget how to work their jaw muscles properly to breastfeed. I recommend that you hold off using bottles for the time being until your nursing relationship is stable and he is latching without difficulty. Nursing on demand at night will prevent him from getting so upset that he has trouble calming himself enough to latch. To help him witch his latch, simply place him vertically on your chest and allow him to root for the nipple and self-attach. Babies have the wondrous ability to locate and attach themselves by using their faces to zero in on the nipple (which looks like he is turning his face side to side repeatedly) and sliding their bodies to align with the breast properly. It simply takes patience and eventually he will latch on without needing to do this. <br /><br />Mum2: Breastfeeding works on the supply and demand concept; as in the more milk that is taken out, the more your breasts will produce. It may seem like your breasts are empty but in reality they are not. Imagine that each breast is a cup that as you are emptying, someone is slowly pouring more in so they are never really ‘empty’. If you express or pump milk in between feeds, your body will retaliate by producing even more milk because it receives the signal that your baby needs more. Different pumps work differently for each mum, depending on her breasts so finding the one that works best for you is crucial. It may require for you to pump in between feeds diligently for the first little while until your supply increases enough for you to express without difficulty. It will take a few days for your supply to accommodate the need but it WILL accommodate.<br /><br />Mum3: Breastfeeding one young infant is time consuming; having two babies’ needs to meet is certainly a challenge. Some infants require nursing every 2-3 hours if more even, at 20-40 minute feedings each time. Keep in mind that breastmilk is digested easier and quicker than formula so they will need to be fed more often if breastfed. It is normal then to expect that your twins will require much of your time for feedings however your supply should meet the demand whether you are exclusively breastfeeding or pumping or doing both. You can build up a supply by pumping in between feeds until you have enough to express and put aside for those times that you need a break from nursing them. Ensuring that they are latching properly and thus getting the most out of each feeding is necessary as well. <br /><br />Mum4: Your child will signal to you when they are ready to start solids. Typically when they are able to sit up on their own is a good indicator as well as reaching for food and putting it in their own mouths. Breastfed children do not need the nutrients from solid food until about 12 months of age but getting them accustomed to different textures through food exploration is a good step to take. Children will also typically grow through a growth spurt at around 4 and 6 months which will show by needing to nurse more often. This does not necessarily indicate that they need to begin solids, only that they require more feedings to keep up with their growing bodies. You can always offer foods to your child and see if they show any interest in eating them but if all they do is play with them, force feeding them when they are not ready is not recommended because it can foster negative feeding habits.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4666318344656568677.post-78574286514646413192011-01-28T01:31:21.684+00:002011-01-28T01:31:21.684+00:00Mum1 (Josie): Your child may be having trouble wit...Mum1 (Josie): Your child may be having trouble with his latch due to nipple-confusion. It is far easier for a child to nurse on a bottle than on the breast and by switching between the two before they are at least 5 weeks old can cause them to forget how to work their jaw muscles properly to breastfeed. I recommend that you hold off using bottles for the time being until your nursing relationship is stable and he is latching without difficulty. Nursing on demand at night will prevent him from getting so upset that he has trouble calming himself enough to latch. To help him witch his latch, simply place him vertically on your chest and allow him to root for the nipple and self-attach. Babies have the wondrous ability to locate and attach themselves by using their faces to zero in on the nipple (which looks like he is turning his face side to side repeatedly) and sliding their bodies to align with the breast properly. It simply takes patience and eventually he will latch on without needing to do this. <br /><br />Mum2: Breastfeeding works on the supply and demand concept; as in the more milk that is taken out, the more your breasts will produce. It may seem like your breasts are empty but in reality they are not. Imagine that each breast is a cup that as you are emptying, someone is slowly pouring more in so they are never really ‘empty’. If you express or pump milk in between feeds, your body will retaliate by producing even more milk because it receives the signal that your baby needs more. Different pumps work differently for each mum, depending on her breasts so finding the one that works best for you is crucial. It may require for you to pump in between feeds diligently for the first little while until your supply increases enough for you to express without difficulty. It will take a few days for your supply to accommodate the need but it WILL accommodate.<br /><br />Mum3: Breastfeeding one young infant is time consuming; having two babies’ needs to meet is certainly a challenge. Some infants require nursing every 2-3 hours if more even, at 20-40 minute feedings each time. Keep in mind that breastmilk is digested easier and quicker than formula so they will need to be fed more often if breastfed. It is normal then to expect that your twins will require much of your time for feedings however your supply should meet the demand whether you are exclusively breastfeeding or pumping or doing both. You can build up a supply by pumping in between feeds until you have enough to express and put aside for those times that you need a break from nursing them. Ensuring that they are latching properly and thus getting the most out of each feeding is necessary as well. <br /><br />Mum4: Your child will signal to you when they are ready to start solids. Typically when they are able to sit up on their own is a good indicator as well as reaching for food and putting it in their own mouths. Breastfed children do not need the nutrients from solid food until about 12 months of age but getting them accustomed to different textures through food exploration is a good step to take. Children will also typically grow through a growth spurt at around 4 and 6 months which will show by needing to nurse more often. This does not necessarily indicate that they need to begin solids, only that they require more feedings to keep up with their growing bodies. You can always offer foods to your child and see if they show any interest in eating them but if all they do is play with them, force feeding them when they are not ready is not recommended because it can foster negative feeding habits.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com