After 3—4 days, look for:. A newborn's poop is thick and tarry at first, then more greenish-yellow as mom's milk comes in. Nursing takes time and practice. In fact, it can be one of the most challenging — and rewarding — things you do as a new mom. While you're in the hospital, ask for help from a lactation consultant, the nursing staff, your baby's pediatrician, or your OB-GYN. When you get home, see if there's a lactation consultant in your area. You can search online at:. The pediatrician will want to see your baby 24—48 hours after you leave the hospital.
During this visit , the doctor will check your baby's weight and your feeding technique. If you have trouble or questions before then, call the doctor. Whatever you do, don't let it get you down. With a little patience and some practice, breastfeeding is likely to get easier. For more help or if you have questions, talk to a lactation consultant, your doctor, or someone who knows about breastfeeding. Reviewed by: Jamila H. Larger text size Large text size Regular text size.
When Should I Begin Breastfeeding? Hungry babies: move their head from side to side open their mouth stick out their tongue suck on their hands and fists pucker their lips as if to suck nuzzle against mom's breasts show the rooting reflex when a baby moves their mouth in the direction of something that's stroking or touching their cheek Crying is a late sign of hunger.
When you your baby shows hunger signs, follow these steps: Make a "nipple sandwich. The thumb and fingers should be back far enough so that your baby has enough of the nipple and areola — the darker circle of skin around the nipple — to latch onto. The importance of breastfeeding and breast milk is often the focus of new-parent education, but weaning basics are important, too. Understanding how the process works will help ensure it goes smoothly for you. Breast milk is made according to a "supply and demand" system.
This means that you will want to express your breast milk as little as possible. If you were previously feeding your baby or pumping, decreasing feedings or pumping sessions slowly will cause you the least pain. If you were not expressing breast milk, avoid pumping for comfort and any nipple stimulation which includes sexual stimulation.
Resist the temptation to squeeze your nipples to see if you're still making breast milk. Stimulating your breasts or nipples while you're drying up could lead to the continued production of a small amount of breast milk, which prolongs the process. If you must face the showerhead, try using a towel draped over your breasts. Some foods known as lactogenic foods can make your body produce more breast milk. If you're trying to dry up your breast milk supply, avoid eating lactogenic foods such as oats, flax, and brewers yeast.
You may experience some discomfort during the weaning process. Here are some tips to minimize pain associated with drying up your milk supply:. If you try to stop making breast milk too abruptly, it can put you at higher risk for an infection called mastitis. Contact your doctor right away if you have any symptoms of a breast infection, including:.
These symptoms can indicate you have a breast infection. While slow weaning will help prevent infection, if one does develop, you need prompt treatment. Drying up your milk is a process that can take time. Whether you have breastfed before or not, patience, medication, and a few tricks can help you reduce your milk supply with less pain.
It will also help prevent breast infections like mastitis. Never hesitate to reach out to a medical professional, like your doctor or an IBCLC, if you have questions or concerns about weaning. Asking for help will be especially important if you need to temporarily decrease your milk supply medical reason, such as taking a medication that needs to clear your breastmilk, or if your baby needs to stop feeding to have a medical test.
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Contact your healthcare provider if you are having problems breastfeeding. He or she may recommend a lactation consultant, a specialist in breastfeeding. Health Home Conditions and Diseases.
Here are some things that may cause a delay of your milk coming in: Severe stress Cesarean surgical delivery Bleeding after birth Obesity Infection or illness with fever Diabetes Thyroid conditions Strict or prolonged bed rest during pregnancy Milk supply depends on demand milk removal.
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