Advice For Mothers Regarding Breastfeeding

1.

Do watch breastfeeding videos or read breast feeding related articles

during the third trimester of your pregnancy. This will help you

mentally prepare for the breast feeding.

2.

Breast feeding the baby in the first few weeks may seem tough. But

don’t give up because everyone face this in their initial days.

3.

Eat healthy food during breast feeding because what you eat will reach

the baby via breast milk.

4.

Avoid alcohol, tobacco and other toxic substances during breast

feeding.

5.

Don’t hesitate to reach out to mid wives or lactional consultant when

you face problems in latching or feeding.

6.

Do let out the extra milk in your breasts periodically to avoid

engorgment issues. The engorgement is very common in the initial few

weeks of breast feeding and can be cured by hot compress.