qarezma, the latching schedule will change later on as they will learn how to "get" milk more efficient then just enjoy while it lasts... u'll miss the intimate bonding wif them btw remember there is a growth spurt ar if ur nb suddenly needs to latch on a lot again, we're still here for u n anyone else who wanna give bf a go~!

Way to go qarezma! Take 1 month at a time. That's what I used to do so that I don't completely stress myself out.

is there any sign that auntie p is coming to visit? if his stool is loose could it b due to his solid food?

i'm a father of 7 months old daugther. my wife is still breastfeeding right now and we are having 1.5 months of supply in the fridge ready to be fed.

proud to be breast feeding family. =)

SurpriseZZZZZ, wow congrats~! may we grow this lyn bf family too

SurpriseZZZZZ..welcome welcome!! and great to hear that supply is abundant!

my wife is breastfeeding our baby since March 2011.. now already five and a half months..

hie guys,

hope u 2 dun mind me adding u guys into the list

coolmast3r - supporting his wife since march 2011
SurpriseZZZZZ - supporting his wife since jan 2011

yeap, why not, in fact, we been promoting breastfeeding to mothers around us. both of us studied science back then. guess our understanding of our body makes us want to breastfeed even more.

i heard of this quote before from a lactation consultant.

"You won't see little calf come and ask for your breast milk, but why in the world you guys as mothers going out and ask milk from cows!?"

SurpriseZZZZZ, wat a good quote~!

Dear All,

I have 1 stupid question to ask. Is it most first time mum might not have breastmilk immediately after labor? If really so, is it we have to feed baby formula first? I'm delivering soon but until now din have any milk leakage..

Hi,

Pls don't think your question is stupid, cos most of the 1st time moms have this question, including me.

Before I delivered, I oso didn't have any milk leakage so I was wondering will I have BM or wud have to take FM to hospital to feed baby after labor.

But don't worry, u will have BM after u deliver baby. Milk will come automatically when u see u r lovely baby's face, no matter how exhausted you are after the labor. BTW if u r delivering in BF friendly hospital the nurses will always be supportive and some more when they clean baby and bring him to u, they will squeeze your nipple and feed your baby cholestrum (not sure of spelling ) the first milk u get with a lot of nutrition.

So pls don't be scared and wish u all the best!!!

Supporting my wife bf since the birth of our first child 10/11/10

Dear Tess...

No question is a silly question . It's good that you ask so that you get info.

I read somewhere that our baby stores some fat in their system so that when they are born, they can still survive if milk from mommy is not sufficient yet. After delivering, the first milk that comes out is colustrum which is the most nutritious of all and pls pls..give this to your NB. Keep on latching on as this would indicate that your body needs to produce more milk to feed your NB. Once you give FM..it subconciously informes your body that there is no demand..so less milk is produced. Do remember this formula: DEMAND = SUPPLY. If there is demand..there will be supply. Another formula you need is DETERMINATION.

Kindly bear in mind that milk that comes from us is not free flowing ya...coz lots of mommies and daddies think it's free flowing. My advise..read up, go for classes (from professional and experienced lactation consultant ie Gina Yong or Jenlia group) and prepare mentally as I can assure you that it's not an easy road...but it's worth it .

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Added on September 5, 2011, 10:56 amAnother thing i'll like to add is NB's stomach is a size of a pea...so..they need less liquid but frequently. That's why NB tends to feed every hour or 2.

This post has been edited by phythia79: Sep 5 2011, 10:56 AM

Tess_87, i dun think i experience the milk leakage during the last trimester... but good news is i'm still bf until now

u've got all the advice here so i just kepo saje la

gundamalpha, welcome abroad~! name added... but so far only 10... hmm... the rest is either shy or dun come to this part of forum

Dear Mommy_2011,

Thanks alot. feel better when sees ur reply. Before that i'm pretty worried that my milk wont come in as no matter how i squeeze, no milk come out. Do hope my milk will come when my baby is here..

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Added on September 5, 2011, 11:31 amDear phythia79,

Thanks.. I cant wait for this whole BF process now.. haha..

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Added on September 5, 2011, 11:34 amDear nicKit,

Ur milk comes in as well after u give birth? As a first time mum, i have no knowledge on this at all.. Some ppl tell me milk will come in few weeks/ days before labor, or mayb that does not apply to first time mum?? haha

This post has been edited by Tess_87: Sep 5 2011, 11:34 AM

My milk only came in after i delivered. Some women takes them a few days for milk to come in.

U feed baby with FM during that few days when ur milk havent come in? I'm quuite curious on this actually. Scare if feed baby with FM, he will not prefer BF when my milk come in or maybe he dowan to latch on..

Yes, baby will confuse if you feed him with two types of food.
on top of it, nipple confusion. baby tends to love teats more than nipple.

Don't worry mothers, your breast milk will come. You put up weight during your pregnancy because of your body wants to breastfeed! It won't let you down!

P/s: You baby knows whatever you ate because your breast milk contains some soy the flavors. Eg. Caffeine.

I just kept on giving baby my breast...even my milk is not much..but it's enough to feed a NB as i said earlier, their stomach is a size of a pea...try putting 2 or 3 oz of milk into that small space.

Always think positive that you have milk..it does help.

yes..some babies are smart that they may refuse your breast as you have given him bottle ..which is called nipple confusion as bottle..they don't need to work hard to get the milk compared to breast.

As for latching on, both baby and mommy have to learn as this particular process is new to both. Some babies know how to latch on..some don't..which then, you need patience to teach them...and at the same time..calm your fears when they are screaming while trying to latch on..or refuse to latch on.

Try to google now (since you'll be delivering soon) at kellymom.com on photos or pictures that shows how to latch on and the correct latch on...to give you some idea. Or if you have friends or family that have bf successfully..get them to be on standby to just show you the rope.

I'll also suggest you to join the breastfeeding advocate network group on FB. The lady, Gina Yong, is a very helpful person. She can help you if you run into any problem...the mommies over there too can also share you with their experiences. Don't worry..coz most moms go through the same fears and problems the first time. You are definitely not alone on that.

Even though I managed to bf successfully for 2 years...i can tell you that it wasn't so easy at first. My supply is not abundant too and i had to work very hard to increase and maintain my supply.

You may encounter many roadblocks..from latching on, to supply, to unsupportive family/friends, Confinement Ladies who doesn't encourage BF, blocked ducts, engorgement..so on so on..many of us here (and in FB) has gone through the same path too...just voice out and we'll be there to give some advice or lend our ears.

Good luck!

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Added on September 5, 2011, 2:15 pmoh..i had no milk at exactly 1 month! I panicked..tried giving FM but son rejected. I just kept on giving my breast while trying to get my milk flowing again using the method (posted on 1st page).

Babies are smart too..when you give them the best milk at first...they won't take any other milk later on.

This post has been edited by phythia79: Sep 5 2011, 02:15 PM