How to overcome BreastFeeding Challenges

Yesterday I was going through a useful article in newspaper .So try to share that with all Moms and Moms-to-be. It is highly worth reading.

As you know from time restraints to lack of suitable services ,New moms who choose to breastfeed are faced with various challenges. Even we know breastfeeding has huge benefits for both baby and mother,but unfortunately ,in Today’s loud, demanding and fast moving world, finding the opportunity to breastfeed is not easy.

MORE TOUCH.MORE EYE CONTACT.MORE TIME TOGETHER.

- Breastfeeding within one hour of delivery.

- Skin to skin contact improves mother-infant interaction,bonding.

- Babies who are fed nothing but breast milk from birth through their first 6 months of life get the best start.

BREASTFEEDING IS SO MUCH MORE ! 

Here are some Tips to Breastfeeding Moms

AT HOME

Although having a whole new person living under roof may throw your old routines into chaos ,organization is the key to successful breastfeeding.If you try to multitask,your feed is likely to be slow,so try to dedicate time to it and make sure your baby takes as much milk as is needed.

When choosing a breast pump,remember that your comfort is very important. Whether a natural delivery  or a c-Sec, chances are would have a pain in your lower back. And pumping milk takes 15-20 mins .So Try to be relax,The more comfortable you are,the more milk you express.

AT WORK

Being a breastfeeding working mom is a challenge.It takes military organization to have the time at work.Here are three tips to express success.

1.  Make sure you have quality ,comfortable breast pump, whether manual or electric.So Choose what works better for you.
2. Ask your workplace if you can have a dedicated area to express in private and a freezer to store your milk.
3. Just as at home,establishing a routine is key to making sure you’ve refrigerated your milk correctly and provided enough milk for your baby.

IN PUBLIC

Knowing that some people are uncomfortable with public breastfeeding puts most breastfeeding Moms in an awkward position when they choose to feed their baby outside their home.

There is simple solution;

Make sure you have a scarf,wrap or swaddle sheet on hand that you can drape over your shoulder.