This means that, after leaving the mother's womb, the baby still needs to feel himself with you as one. So it is natural and healthy to breastfeed a baby. Trust yourself! How to learn about the basics of breastfeeding, will help an article on "Breastfeeding during pregnancy".
After the birth of a baby, the search reflex immediately turns on. He tries to crawl on Mom's belly in search of a nipple. And if you attach it to your chest at this moment, then with lactation, there are usually no problems: everything happens exactly as intended by nature. In your brain, the so-called gestational dominant is activated: your whole hormonal system begins to function in the milk production mode. However, do not worry if the script fails and the karapuz gets acquainted with your breasts after a couple of days after the birth. Instinct will take its! A midwife in the hospital or breastfeeding experts will show you how to apply the baby. The correct capture of the breast is an essential moment. The baby should take in the mouth, both the nipple, and most of the areola. Then the milk will come in sufficient quantities, and you will not experience any discomfort during feeding. In Soviet times, it was believed that mothers need to be taught to breast-feed. In fact, there are no techniques. It is not so difficult to master the correct capture. And feed on demand is effortless. Can not? You do not have to endure anything and think that lactation is heroism. Most problems are solved. You will enjoy the result!
Are you worried: is there enough milk? Clear alarms, but vain. Breast works on the principle of "demand-supply". The more active the baby sucks, the more milk comes. So put it on the first squeak! Doctors have long abandoned three-hour breaks between feedings. In the first couple of months of life a healthy baby either eats ... or sleeps. So do not think that he is not gorging. There is a natural process of becoming lactation. Do not try to distract the baby when he cries. Better give him a breast. It is normal, if the baby is applied every 15-30 minutes during the "fourth trimester of pregnancy" Later, he will choose his own mode of feeding - every 2-3 hours. Postpone until all household matters - you are now not up to the exploits of the ideal hostess. Agree with the husband and relatives about cleaning and cooking. Concentrate only on feeding a baby. And try to rest yourself a little while he sleeps. Another couple of months - and you will feel freer. Do not feed the baby with a mixture and do not dopaivay water until its 6 months. If he receives something other than mother's milk, your nipple will not be sufficiently stimulated, which means that the amount of milk will decrease. Do you remember the principle: "demand-supply"?
Do not deprive the crumb of the opportunity to apply to your breast once again. Learn to express. Expressing the breast "to the last drop" after feeding is not necessary. But every baby needs milk supplies. It's not enough, suddenly my mother will have to go away for a few hours! So get a good breast pump. Do not give up the night attachments of the little girl. It is at night that milk comes most. The easiest option - to sleep dare with the baby (safe position for the baby - between the wall and the mother). Then you will be able to rest more or less, and the crumb will be pleased. Now we know what should be the right breastfeeding during pregnancy.