2007-01-15 02:08:44 · 12 answers · asked by yahooanswers 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
some doctors emcourage breastfeeding as soon as the baby is cleansed and as soon as the mother is already in the room that
is for the normal delivery.
2007-01-15 02:16:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Immediately! It should NOT be hours. It is best if the first nursing is within the first hour of life. After delivery, a baby is usually very alert and will spontaneously seek the breast. (There are great videos out there of babies who were born unmedicated CRAWLING to reach the breast.) Research suggests that, ideally, a mother should allow her baby to feed before they are weighed, bathed and dressed.
Breastfeeding within the first hour or so after birth is important because:
- It makes you as the mother more confident that you can breastfeed.
- The baby starts to receive the immunological effects of colostrum (the first breast milk, which provides protection against infection and disease).
- The baby’s digestion and bowels are stimulated.
- Sucking difficulties may be avoided if the baby feeds properly at this stage.
- The bond between you and your baby is enhanced.
My oldest nursed within about 20-30 minutes of being born.
My middle nursed within probably 10-15 minutes. (I tried as soon as she was in my arms but she needed a little help getting started breathing as her birth was fast.)
My youngest nursed immediately with the cord still attached and pulsating.
2007-01-15 10:53:18 · answer #2 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As sooooooon as possible! It'll trigger your let down reflex and start your body into producing milk. The first liquid that comes out of your breasts is called colostrum and is filled with antibodies which will help your brand new baby fight infection and make your stay in the hospital much shorter. A thicker milk, still rather watery will come in 2-3 days after (if you start right away) and then your full milk will be there about day 5. All these stages and types of milk will prepare your babies digestive system and are completely normal. Don't fret about if your baby is getting enough... and don't supliment! Baby's digestive system wont like it and you'll have a fussy gassy baby (at first anyway) hehe.
2007-01-15 10:17:48 · answer #3 · answered by Gig 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get an early start! Breastfeed your baby as soon after delivery as possible. Many hospitals will allow mother to nurse the baby immediately, which helps expel the placenta. Nursing within an hour of being born ensures that your baby's sucking instinct will be strong.
2007-01-15 10:51:45 · answer #4 · answered by the pregnant lady 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I nursed my two youngest right after they were cleaned up and I delivered the afterbirth and all that. Still there in the delivery room. My oldest was 5 weeks early and had to be rushed to the NICU because of repiratory distress syndrome..so I didn't even get to hold him until hours later. Nursing as soon as possible after giving birth helps your uterus to contract and work on getting back to normal size. That is what those "afterpains" are all about.
2007-01-15 10:18:08 · answer #5 · answered by PennyPickles17 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had my baby girl at 1:10 P.M. and by 1:45 P.M. I was breastfeeding. The nurses hadn't even given her a bath yet! They brought her to me and she latched on so fast. She was soooo hungry. There really is no time limit. Just tell the nurses you want to breastfeed right away.
2007-01-15 10:22:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The sooner the better. I had a c-section and when I went into the recovery room, they brought my daughter in and I nursed her right away. When you go into the hospital, inform the doctors and nurses that you plan to breastfeed and they will make sure to get the baby to you just as soon as possible. If you have a vaginal delivery, you may be able to nurse just as soon as they clean the baby up.
2007-01-15 10:20:35 · answer #7 · answered by Melissa B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They say that sthe sooner, the better for both baby and mom. When your placenta is detached from your uterus after birth, it send a signal to your brain to begin producing milk. Within the first hour for sure should be the goal, especially if the labor/delivery were normal, etc. Good luck, and good for you to breastfeed:))))
2007-01-15 11:25:13 · answer #8 · answered by ProudMama2Mason 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every 10 minutes or 20 minutes. I was doing that in the hospital with a chart that marked how long the baby nursed and what time I started.
2007-01-15 10:17:27 · answer #9 · answered by LaLa N 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Right away! I put the baby on the breast as soon as the midwife would let me hold her - she suckled for a little while. It was awesome. I never had a problem nursing. Good luck! It's sooo wonderful!
2007-01-15 15:26:28 · answer #10 · answered by bb 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋