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When everything?s going right, breastfeeding is easy. It?s convenient, soothing, and effortless. But occasionally things do go wrong, and it can be difficult to get back on track again. Here are a few common problems, how to spot them, and solutions.
Dehydration
New mothers always worry about the baby getting enough milk. Breasts aren?t like bottles, after all. They don?t come with a gauge on the side to measure how many ounces are left. It?s important to keep an eye out for signs of dehydration, especially in the first few weeks and on hot days. After the first day or two, a baby should be producing six to eight wet diapers (five or six disposables) and two to five bowel movements every 24 hours. Other symptoms of dehydration: sleeping more than usual, skin that doesn?t flatten out immediately when gently pinched, sunken fontanels, an absence of tears, and a dry mouth. But don?t wait for more than one of these symptoms to develop before seeking help. If you suspect your newborn isn?t wetting enough diapers, call a pediatrician immediately.
If dehydration is caught early, treatment may be as simple as visiting a lactation consultant to improve nursing habits. Occasionally a baby will need to be hospitalized and rehydrated with an IV. Don?t let this set back turn you away from breastfeeding, though. There are many ways to increase your milk supply and get more of it into the baby.
Sore, bleeding, cracked nipples
Most women will experience sore nipples in the first few weeks of breastfeeding. They?re getting used to doing a new job. It also takes a while to get the latch just right to avoid further irritation. This is usually a temporary annoyance. Avoid getting soap on the nipples while bathing or showering. Massage some breast milk into them after each feeding and let air-dry ? breast milk has oils to moisurize and antibacterial properties will prevent infections and promote healing. You can also apply lanolin cream to soothe them, and there?s no need to wash it off before nursing.
Occasionally nipples will become cracked and may even bleed. This is often caused by latch and positioning problems, and a visit to the lactation consultant can help. To give nipples a chance to heal, alter the baby?s position with each feeding to change the part of the nipple that the baby?s mouth is contacting. Alternate between the three basic positions: ?football? hold, ?cradle? hold, and the side-lying position. Make sure the baby takes in as much as the areola as possible. Don?t be afraid to break the latch and try again if it?s uncomfortable. Insert a finger into the side of baby?s mouth to break the suction before pulling away.
Unless you?re regularly expressing milk, there are no bottles and nipples to wash. Outings are simple, with much less to carry along. Night feedings take place more efficiently, no need to run down to the kitchen and warm a bottle. If you sleep with the baby, all you have to do is roll over (and probably go right back to dreamland). When I was expecting my daughter, I thought I was ready to breastfeed. I didn?t take the class that my obstetrics practice offered ? I thought, how hard could it be?
I had formula samples ready just in case, but I was sure I wouldn?t use them. I only found out after the fact that they were inverted, and that explained her latch problems. When she was three days old, we took her to the hospital because she was dehydrated. After that, I had a lot of experience with breast pumps because that was the only way I?d get my milk into her, but I soon abandoned the small electric pump in favor of formula.
My son, on the other hand, benefited from my preparation. I wore breast shells, had a support pillow, a ?baby friendly? birth plan, nursing bras, lanolin cream, and a can-do attitude. He recently weaned from the breast at age two and a half. You?ve read the literature, and you know that breastfeeding is the best way to feed your baby. Do a bit of advance planning, and invest in the accessories that will contribute to your success.
Before the birth, talk to your caregiver and investigate any resources or classes that will help you learn more about breastfeeding. Make sure your breasts are ready, because they have a big job ahead of them. Finally, have confidence. You can do it. Get rid of those formula samples. You?ll be so glad, in the months and even years to come, that you prepared for the beautiful experience of breastfeeding your baby.
If so, you?ll need a breast pump. Don?t skimp on this purchase, because you?ll regret it. Avoid any pump manufactured by a formula company. Manual pumps are inexpensive and work for occasional use, but they?re usually very difficult to operate. Electric pumps such as the Medela Minielectric are the next level, and are excellent for moderate use (such as the ?insurance?, ?babysitter? or ?daddy?s turn? scenarios).
Mothers who choose to return to work will need a pump more suited for heavy usage. Choose a double breast pump so you can pump both breasts at the same time. Breast pumps can also be rented from hospitals or medical supply companies. If you express milk, you?ll also need storage containers. Most quality breast pumps allow direct deposit into standard baby bottles, or into soft storage bags.
Except for very short-term use, avoid using soft ?bottle insert? bags. Use glass baby bottles or storage bags specifically made for storing expressed breast milk. These can even be safely frozen for several weeks.One important way you can prepare for breastfeeding your baby is to keep formula out of your house. Formula companies often provide samples, through direct mail, distributed during a prenatal exam, or at the hospital or birth center.
Throw them away, donate them to a charity, or give them to someone who is formula feeding a baby. Unless you live very far away from a grocery or convenience store, it won?t be that hard to buy formula at any hour if a serious need does occur. Mothers who have formula readily available are much more likely to give up nursing during a rough period. At 3:00 a.m., if you?re exhausted and the baby?s crying, you may be tempted to mix up a bottle.
But if the nearest baby formula is two miles away at the grocery store, you?ll probably stick it out. In the morning, you?ll be glad you did. Don?t let the ?supply list? discourage you. Many nursing mothers get by with far less. Formula expenses can quickly add up during baby?s first year, and will probably equal or surpass your expenditures on breastfeeding accessories. Your baby will also be healthier and need fewer visits to the doctor and fewer prescriptions filled. And in time, breastfeeding is not only economical and healthier, but you will realize it is exceptionally convenient.
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