2007-10-16 12:35:11 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
as soon as the baby pops out, pop the boob into his or her mouth.
really, what kind of question is this?
2007-10-16 13:41:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If baby is born vaginally, she can breastfeed immediately after he's born, or at least after he's checked and cleaned up. If it's a c-section birth she will need to come to first (if she either was put under or they gave her something to help her sleep for a bit after surgery). It's important that baby feed from the breast before introducing the bottle. Plus for the first few days mom will not have regular milk, she'll have colostrum which is very important that baby get. Also, if she delays at the beginning she risks not making enough milk.
2007-10-16 13:03:52 · answer #2 · answered by serenityw2004 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
yep i agree after the birth
babies are most alert the first hour after the birth....if they have been delivered without the use of pain meds.....this is why a drug free delivery is best (not always feasible but ideal)
they are different ways to handle this.....when baby is delivered they can immediatly be put on mommy for some skin to skin contact....nurses can do everything they need to do while baby is on mommy's chest....baby will most likely smell and lick around and possibly find their own way to the breast
or
skin to skin can be performed for a few minutes...then nurses/doctor/midwife whatever can take baby across the room for some simple tests, weight and all that....diaper and wrap baby....baby will soon begin to suck on his or her fists and root....at this point you unwrap baby and hanh him or her back to mommy for the first feed.....they should accept readily the breast.....they will then sleep for several hours after the initial feed
2007-10-16 13:42:06 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even if she doesn't want to continue breast feeding, she should give the baby the first feed as soon as its born. All the nutrients are in the first feed so its definatley worth it.
2007-10-16 13:41:36 · answer #4 · answered by Melissa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She should start as soon as she can after birth, that way the baby will get that much needed and nutritious calostrum (pre-milk substance full of antibodies and nutrients) and it will help her milk to come in sooner.
Breasfeeding is a babies best start, its easy to digest, has very important nutrients and protects your baby from sickness. You can both provide this wonderful beggining for that child, yes BOTH. Breastfeeding can be very hard sometimes but if she has your unconditional support she can do go through anything. Congratulations for that new baby and for your desire that he/she gets breastmilk.
2007-10-16 14:16:16 · answer #5 · answered by Xavier'sMom 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As some as the baby is born because it help with their immune system.
2007-10-16 13:08:55 · answer #6 · answered by Wani 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
right away breast milk helps the baby be smart.
2007-10-16 12:38:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous Girl 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Don't you mean "our" child? The obvious answer is as soon as it is born.
2007-10-16 12:44:42 · answer #8 · answered by sali s 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
After i check to see if her breasts are ok for breast feeding, she should be fine, dr hogan.
2007-10-16 12:42:49 · answer #9 · answered by motley80trae 1 · 2⤊ 2⤋
at birth is usually the prime time to begin this
2007-10-16 12:41:33 · answer #10 · answered by Lady Astarte 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋