Advice for a strong start?!

Question

So breastfeeding went so badly with my first (I couldn’t get my supply up, it was so low the most she ever got at a weighted feeding was 10ml between both boobs!!) that I was almost not even wanting to try with this baby (I’m 27+5). The more I think about it, the more I would really like to try. Does anyone have any advice for me to give me a strong start from the beginning?

Answer

Research before baby arrives...
Read about cluster feeding as it’s totally normal but crazy and exhausting
Make sure your partner/family also educated so they can support you
Understand that newborns feed basically 24/7. It’s not just hunger  - it’s comfort, being with mummy, sleep, waking and pain relief
You give a huge amount of yourself to breastfeed but it’s amazing if you stick with it

Answer

I suggest a breast feeding course if there is one in your area. Out hospital had one. It really was so helpful and all the info I needed. Truly empowered me plus my husband came with (all ladies had their husbands there) and it really helped him understand how challenging it can be and ways he can support you. Congrats wish you the best!

Answer

Drink plenty of water, eat well, keep taking prenatals, sleep as well as you can. Nurse on demand/ pump or hand express if baby sleeps through a feed. Remember that what you’re able to pump is not your supply/ babies are more efficient at the breast. As long as baby has enough wet/ dirty diapers and gaining weight at appts then they are getting enough milk 💕 definitely talk with a lactation consultant- you’ve got this. And also remember that if it don’t work out for you that’s ok too :)

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