If the fear of stares or overexposure has you and Baby housebound, follow these steps to become a virtuoso at nursing confidently.
1. Wear a nursing bra -- they have
clever flaps and latches you can open with one hand. Practice nursing in front
of a mirror, both seated and standing.
2. Have a
Stress-Free Latch-Off. Switching breasts? Position your
shirt as if you're closing up shop, reposition baby and start feeding.
9 Breastfeeding Secrets
1. Line up help. "Consider meeting with a lactation consultant or
another nursing expert before you have the baby. She can share tips that will
help in the beginning, and you'll know whom to call if you have a problem.
International Board Certified Lactation Consultants, or IBCLCs, have had the
most intensive training." --Dee Kassing, IBCLC, a lactation consultant in
the St. Louis, Missouri.
2. See the
real thing. "If you have a friend
who's nursing, ask if you can watch. If not, attend a La Leche League meeting
or another breastfeeding support group where you can see moms feeding their
babies." --Jessica Claire, IBCLC,
a lactation consultant in Los Angeles.
3. Tell the
hospital what you want. "Ask whether you can keep
your baby in the room with you at all times if possible. Rooming in will help
you bond with your baby, learn feeding cues, and better establish
breastfeeding." --Laurie Jones, M.D., IBCLC, a pediatrician in Phoenix and
founder of DrMilk.org
4. Don't wait
to get help. "If the nurse in the hospital says your latch 'looks
great' but it still hurts, call a lactation expert (IBCLC). If your doctor says
your baby is not gaining enough weight, call. If your nipple is injured, call. If
your gut says something isn't right, speak up. You can save yourself weeks and
weeks of pain and trouble." --Jaye Simpson, IBCLC, lactation consultant in
Sacramento, California.
5. Encourage
a mouthful. "If you're breastfeeding
sitting upright, bring your baby to your breast once his mouth is completely
open. Press between his shoulders firmly to bring him to you, while you support
your breast. Your nipple will fill the roof of his mouth. If it still hurts
after the first few sucks, de-latch and reposition." –Brown.
6. Don't push
the back of your baby's head. "That
triggers his instinct to resist and chomp down. Instead, put your hands at the
nape of your baby's neck, and bring him swiftly to your breast." --Leigh
Anne O'Connor, IBCLC, lactation consultant in New York City.
7. Try a
nursing stool. "It can help give you
more of a lap, especially if you're short, and it takes the pressure off if
you've had an episiotomy. When I watch a mother use one, I can see right away
on her face how much more comfortable she is." --Brown.
8. Get the
right fit. "A lot of mothers don't
realize that pump flanges come in different sizes. If the standard shields that come with your pump are too tight or too
big, you won't pump as much milk and you could even cause damage. A
lactation consultant can help you choose the right ones." –Claire.
9. Resolve
tongue-tie. "If you're having pain
even though your latch looks great, ask a lactation consultant whether your
baby may have tongue-tie. A specialist can treat the problem." –Jacobsen.
"Most babies will bob over and self-attach with a great deep latch," says lactation consultant Jessica Claire.
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