Many expectant mothers begin to think about breastfeeding even during pregnancy. If you are preparing for the birth of your first child, follow these simple recommendations, and even your first breastfeeding experience will be successful.
Necessary
maternity and nursing bras, silicone breast pads, D-panthenol ointment, consultation with a lactation specialist
Instructions
Step 1
Wear maternity and nursing bras that do not compress your enlarged breasts.
Step 2
The success of breastfeeding is directly dependent on proper attachment. You will be taught this art in a course to prepare pregnant women for childbirth. You can also contact a lactation consultant, for example, in AKEV (Association of Natural Feeding Consultants).
Step 3
During pregnancy, communicate more with mothers who have been breastfeeding their babies for a long time and have received great pleasure from it.
Step 4
Prepare relatives whose opinion is important to you, so that you will definitely breastfeed your baby. Discuss with them what kind of help, including housework, they can provide while you breastfeed.
Step 5
After giving birth, do not wash your breasts too often, otherwise the natural protective film that protects the nipples from infection is washed off. But before each feeding, wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.
Step 6
Make sure that the baby grabs not only the nipple, but the entire areola as a whole, and also that its chin touches your breast. If the seizure is not correct, cracks may appear on the nipples. Creams and ointments containing D-panthenol ("Bepanten", "Dexpanthenol", etc.) help well to heal cracks.
Step 7
If breastfeeding nevertheless causes severe pain, use special silicone breast pads.
Step 8
Remember the main thing - the success of breastfeeding directly depends on your positive attitude. Therefore, prepare yourself for the pleasant role of a nursing mother and do not doubt that you will cope with this role perfectly.
