Breastfeeding is not good for confinement

Expectant mothers who are preparing to breastfeed should read more books and articles on parenting during pregnancy to master scientific breastfeeding knowledge and breast care methods. Only in this way can we avoid breastfeeding difficulties and avoid various breast diseases, and feed the baby and manage his food storage well.

Today we will introduce in detail what key points mothers who exclusively breastfeed should pay attention to during the confinement period.

4 things that mothers who are breastfeeding should do

1. After delivery, the sooner the baby eats milk, the better

Generally, thirty minutes after a pregnant woman gives birth, medical staff will let the baby suck the mother's nipple for about 10 minutes. The baby drinks milk as soon as possible, which is beneficial to stimulate the mother's milk ejection reflex and promote the secretion of milk.

2. After each feeding, be sure to clean the breasts

Most new mothers encounter the problem of milk engorgement when breastfeeding. If a new mother's milk has been swollen for a long time and the baby does not drink milk, remember to use a manual breast pump to empty the breasts. Avoid milk accumulation and mastitis caused by milk duct obstruction.

3. Exclusively breastfeed, do not blindly follow the books, and feed on demand

Many parenting books will tell you how many times a day to breastfeed your baby and how long the intervals should be. However, every baby has his or her own growth and development characteristics, and you can't just follow the crowd blindly. If the baby cries or wants to drink milk, you should consider the baby's appetite. If the mother's breast milk is not enough, the baby should also be fed with milk. This is very beneficial for the postpartum recovery of mothers who have just given birth, and can promote milk secretion and uterine repair.

4. Exclusive breastfeeding must be continued for at least 6 months

Exclusive breastfeeding is beneficial to both mothers and babies, so the International Lactation Research Association also recommends exclusive breastfeeding for at least six months. If conditions permit, it is best to persist in exclusive breastfeeding for 2 years.

4 things you shouldn't do during the postpartum period

1. Don’t breastfeed when you are angry

When a mother is angry, her body produces certain toxins that can change the color of breast milk and cause precipitation. Feeding at this time will cause the baby to receive harmful milk late. At the same time, the mother is affected by the mood, which will inhibit the secretion of prolactin, resulting in insufficient breast milk and the baby's hunger.

2. When breastfeeding, babies don’t have to bite the nipple.

New mothers may not know what cracked nipples are? Let me tell you, once your nipples are cracked, it will hurt so much that I will shudder just thinking about it. In order to prevent nipple cracking, the mother should let the baby hold the breast as much as possible every time she breastfeeds, and it is best to let the baby hold the entire nipple. If you just hold the nipple in your mouth, the baby will not only not be able to get milk, but will also break the nipple.

3. If your milk supply is not enough, you must never give up

Many mothers find that their milk supply is too little and is not enough for their children. At this time, many people will give up exclusive breastfeeding. This is an extremely wrong decision. The less breast milk there is, the more milk your baby should drink. The baby's sucking posture will stimulate milk secretion, so it must not be abandoned.

4. Never let your child fall asleep while breastfeeding

Sometimes babies will bite the nipple again after sucking milk. If you want to remove the nipple, just gently insert your little finger between his left and right teeth. If your baby falls asleep while sucking the nipple, there may be gas in his stomach, making him feel full. Just pick him up and pat him.