if anyone does breastfeed how do you do it?

Question

im 13 and i had a baby girl a few days ago the doctors told me to breastfeed my girl but i dont no how to do it can anyone explain to me how to breastfeed? (i have a mum but shes gone away for a few days with my dad)

Answer 1

First of all how in the heck did your Mom think it was okay to leave you alone at 13 with a baby that is a few days old? Haven't you breast fed your baby at all yet, since she is a few days old, and didn't they show you how in the hospital?

Call the baby's pediatrician and get some help.

Or if you can't find any help then get yourself to a store and get some formula and a bottle and feed the baby that.

Answer 2

* Get comfortable. Find a comfortable, supportive chair and have some pillows handy.
* Lean back slightly and have feet resting on a low footstool, knees slightly raised.
* Unwrap your baby and place her against your bare skin. If the room is cool, cover up with a light blanket.
* If using the cradle hold you and your baby should be tummy to tummy. Your baby should be on her side, with her body in a straight line from ear to hip. Your baby should be at breast level, supported by pillows if needed.
* With thumb above breast and rest of hand cupped below, tickle your baby's lips with your nipple and allow her to open her mouth widely, as in a yawn. Bring her quickly to your breast.
* If your baby isn't able to get a good mouthful of breast, with close to one inch of the areola/breast tissue, or if you are uncomfortable, gently break the suction by inserting your finger into her mouth. If necessary, calm your baby, and try again.
* When properly positioned her nose should be resting against your breast. You do not need to press your finger down on your breast to create an airway. If you tuck your baby's body in more closely to yours, it will widen the gap a little between your breast and her nose.
* Finish one breast first. Allow your baby to nurse and come off the first breast spontaneously, relaxed and satisfied, before offering the other breast.
* Nursing should be comfortable. If it's not, it's important to get help from a certified lactation consultant.

If you're in the UK, take a look at this site. http://www.breastfeeding.co.uk/

Answer 3

Hope your baby is being fed. How many days? If the baby hasnt been breastfeeding your milk may have dried up. Go see a doctor or midwife urgently .

Answer 4

ring the breast feeding assoc or check out here web site great info there hope all goes well you are very young and congrats in breast feeding it is the best for bub and you good luck and keep well there is so much support out there these days you could also ask at your local hospital for a consultation with a lactation nurse who can give you physical instructions to get bub feeding well

Answer 5

Are you serious? Your 13 and are home alone with a baby and don't know how to feed it. you poor thing.You should cann the hospital or a pediatrcian.

Answer 6

You apply the nipple to the babys mouth and the baby will do the rest. You can switch breasts, just feed it until its not interested anymore.
Make sure you drink plenty of water.
It's outrageous that no one showed you this at the hospital.

Answer 7

You little liar ! At least your writing got a little better ( no more "slang" , like the other questions ???? )

Go, do your homework, school is starting soon !!!

Answer 8

You should have been shown how to at the hospital by the midwife.

Answer 9

Got o this website for La Leche you can either read info or contact them and these women will give you specific help as to how to breastfeed.Hope this helps. http://www.lalecheleague.org/contact.html

Answer 10

Please ask for help from your midwife, health visitor or Doctor, you need support more than anything.