But I couldn't handle the pain when I tried it with my first born. I'm really determined this time around but terrified of the engorgement pain, nipple pain and leakage I went through before. Any advice? tips?
2007-03-18 11:12:13 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
lanolin for your breast and just keep at it, pain is from the baby not latching on properly.
Ash
2007-03-18 11:17:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are several critical weaning periods - one is at the 7-10 day mark when you are simply exhausted and probably have thrush, so quit. When you're experiencing problems, get help RIGHT AWAY. Get involved with a good peer counselling program (maybe thru the WIC office?) Don't ask your doctor because chances are they are more trained in formula feeding. Do you have any friends that will be willing to help you breastfeed successfully? The problem is, quitting often DOES NOT stop any of the engorgement pain, nipple pain, and leakage - a lot of time if you can work through it with correct latch, putting that baby at breast often to pacify and eat and NOT supplement with formula, it should even out. Just don't give up, and don't be afraid to ask someone who is trained in breastfeeding help like maybe the LaLeche League. Good for you for trying - breastfeeding is sosoooo good for you and baby.
2007-03-18 18:31:51 · answer #2 · answered by Angie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best advice I can give you is to go to some La Leche League meetings while you are still pregnant. LLL has helped me through a lot of trials of breastfeeding, and I really firmly believe that support is one of the two biggest factors to success when breastfeeding (education being the other). If you go before the baby is born, you can get to know the women and be more comfortable with them after your baby is born. You can also learn about what to expect.
It's also a good idea to do some reading. I had two children, and even though my second was born 8 months after my first stopped nursing, I still felt like a first-time mom. It's different with a different child. Your second child might latch on with no problems at all, who knows?
One of the best ways to avoid problems is to nurse on demand from birth and never let your baby have any formula or bottles for at LEAST 6-8 weeks after giving birth. Bottles (and especially formula) interfere with your milk supply and could give your baby nipple confusion.
Breastfeeding should never be painful. The engorgement when the milk first comes in can be uncomfortable, but if you are ready for it and know how to take care of it, you will be much better off and able to get through it. When you feel the milk starting to come in, get your baby to the breast as soon as possible and nurse like crazy. Take hot showers and try to hand-express milk to relieve the pressure. If your breasts are too full for the baby to latch on, you might even have to pump for a minute just to soften the breast enough for the baby to latch on, but DO NOT EMPTY THE BREAST with the pump, since this will signal your body to make more milk.
I think it's fantastic that you're willing to give breastfeeding another try with your second child. The first 6-8 weeks can be difficult and trying, but it's truly worth it. Get some education about it and some support, and I'm confident that you'll be able to do it without any pain. Feel free to contact me if you need more information or help. Good luck!
2007-03-21 15:48:37 · answer #3 · answered by calliope_13731 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a first time mommy. My lactation nurse that I am working with told me that breastfeeding shouldn't hurt. She said most people don't ask for "correct" help or they give up because it does hurt.
She told me that the best way to have successful breastfeeding is for the baby to latch on correctly. The tongue needs to be under the nipple and the baby needs to open their mouth wide.
Here are some websites that she gave me:
www.breastfeeding.com
www.LLLI.org
www.AskDrSears.com
www.bflrc.com
www.erols.com
If you can I'd talk with a lactation nurse at the hospital. She has been more than helpful and will be helping me learn how the baby needs to latch on correctly when it's time.
2007-03-18 18:18:42 · answer #4 · answered by Mommy To My Angel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went through the engorgement pain, too.
But, I found out that PUMPING right away helped release the pain.
I bought a pump, to plug into the wall. When I felt like I was filling up, or too full, and the baby was sleeping, I pumped, and kept it in the fridge/freezer until later.
Stick with it!!
2007-03-18 18:19:41 · answer #5 · answered by phamy76 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is cream you can buy to put on your nipples for the pain and it will help to sooth them. i'm not sure what it is called but you can buy it at your local drug store. and you don't need a script. Try it and see if it will work! Ask your dr. as well they might know what ones work the best! i hope this helps, and good luck
God Bless
Brandie
2007-03-18 18:16:26 · answer #6 · answered by Mama Boyce 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Watch the way the baby puts his mouth on your nipple.. If he doesnt have his whole mouth with lips puckered out around the whole nipple then he isnt latching on right! this is what causes it to hurt for women..
I havent tried it yet! 2 more weeks for my munchkin to be born.. but its what i learned in my breastfeeding class!
Good luck!
2007-03-18 19:52:57 · answer #7 · answered by Jessica D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am part of a breastfeeding support group on yahoo:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/milkdrunk/
Its a great place to share and get advice, encouragement, support, etc.
You can also get help from the lactation nurse at your hospital. There are things they can do to help nearly any breastfeeding problem.
I nursed my daughter for a year. Check out the group, or contact me :) Good for you for wanting to try again.
email and IM: mrs.mama21@yahoo.com
myspace: www.myspace.com/rachelemonique
2007-03-18 18:23:26 · answer #8 · answered by Bomb_chele 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a lactation consultant. They are really helpful. Also don't continue to feed the baby if the the position you have him in is uncomfortable, change positions, otherwise you will be horribly sore.
2007-03-18 18:17:16 · answer #9 · answered by Brittney U 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
- feed often and make sure you give the baby time at both breasts
-empty them fully or youll end up with mastitis like i did
-try pumping to get rid of the extra milk
-try holding the baby in a different position to make sure he or she latches on correctly
-use cold packs
-avoid using a lot of soap and water on your nipples, it causes them to crack
-rub last drops of milk into your nipples
Try going to http://www.lalecheleague.org/
2007-03-18 19:29:50 · answer #10 · answered by smiley 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋