Tips for breastfeeding beginners

Breast milk, which is considered one of the greatest miracles of the world,baby feeding very important for 1-7 August World Emphasizing that the incidence of many diseases and allergies, especially infectious diseases, has decreased in children fed with breast milk on the occasion of the Week, Child Health and Diseases Specialist Dr. Ela Tahmaz Gündoğdu said, “Breast milk also positively affects the development of the brain and intelligence.”

HOW OFTEN SHOULD THE BABY BE BREASTED?

Pointing out that it is necessary for the baby to breastfeed at least every 2-3 hours or 8-12 times a day in the first weeks, Dr. Ela Tahmaz Gündoğdu said, “If there are situations where the baby does not want to breastfeed, you can try again after 1 hour. Especially in the first weeks, it is important not to let the baby sleep without sucking for more than 5 hours. To wake the baby, you can touch your skin, wipe its face with a damp towel, peel it off or gently rub its back, abdomen and feet.

FEED YOUR BABY REGULARLY

Stating that breast milk is digested quickly, Dr. Ela Tahmaz Gündoğdu says, “When the baby is 2 days old, he suckles about 8-10 times a day; this corresponds to every 2-3 hours. Feed your baby every time he wants to feed. They show their hunger by searching with their mouths and increasing their movement. Crying is usually the last symptom,” she said. Saying that if the baby swallows after 1-2 sucking movements, it can be understood that he has taken milk, Dr. Ela Tahmaz Gündoğdu said, “She can stay at the breast until she finishes sucking and goes to sleep. From 5-7 days they stay on one breast for 20 minutes. Make sure it stays in the same breast until it’s swallowed, then deflate it and pass it to the other breast.

WHAT CAN BE DONE IF THE BREAST IS EXTREME TENSION AND PAIN DUE TO MILK ACCUMULATION?

Stating that the fullness and milk in the breasts will increase on the 2nd or 3rd day after birth, Dr. Ela Tahmaz Gündoğdu said, “In this case, excessive tension and pain may be felt in the breasts. Check to see if the baby takes the tip of your nipple with the dark part into his mouth. If he is only taking the nipple, he may not be able to empty the breast completely. Feed your baby at frequent intervals, every 1-3 hours.

HOW CAN A BABY WITH SUCKING DIFFICULTY BREASTFEED?

If the baby has difficulty in sucking, the breasts can be emptied a little by expressing the breast milk before breastfeeding, so that the nipple becomes more prominent. Apply a warm or cold compress on the breast. Breastfeed your baby in a calm and stress-free environment, try listening to music to relax. Take the breaks between breastfeeding to rest”.

PUT THE BREAST MILK IN THE COOLEST PLACE OF THE FREEZER

Breast milk, every drop of which is a treasure, must be stored under suitable conditions in order to be beneficial to the baby. Emphasizing the need for all breastfeeding mothers, especially workers, to learn how to express milk, Dr. Ela Tahmaz Gündoğdu said, “This process will contribute to the continuity of milk formation. You can store expressed breast milk in a clean container or storage bag. Also, do not fill to the top as the milk may expand as it freezes. Make sure to write the date and amount on all bags. Put the milk in the coldest point of the freezer, not on the lid of the freezer.

BREAST MILK CAN BE STORED IN THE FREEZER FOR 6 MONTHS

Stating that breast milk can be stored for 6-8 hours in the room cool, 72 hours on the refrigerator shelf, it can be stored for up to 6 months in the deep freezer. Ela Tahmaz Gündoğdu said, “When using stored breast milk, putting it on the stove or in the microwave will degrade the protein of the milk and may burn your baby’s mouth. You can melt the milk bag by placing it in a hot bowl with the mouth out. Then you can check the temperature and give it to your baby,” she said.