Sep 5 2011, 02:23 PM
QUOTE(phythia79 @ Sep 5 2011, 02:10 PM)
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!
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.
Really thanks alot. I'm looking forward to BF my baby soon but now need to wait for him to come out first.. Kinda losing my patient d.. haha.. Btw do you have any FB link to this lady Gina Yong that u mention? Would like to add her in FB. Thanks.. 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!
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.
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if possible get ur hb on ur side so u won't b alone in this bf battle... i say it's a battle coz u really have to "fight" a lot of things... as a new 1st time mum u'll b overwhelm by a lot things... if u can get support then u're in good hand... if ur hb is on ur side at least he can become ur shield should in-laws/CL/relatives/frens give any funny funny ideas... meantime either attend bf classes or get gina's book n get lots lots information so ppl will know u dun just simply do things... u did ur research so u know wat u're doing 
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