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Breastfeeding 101: Learn Every Secret To Successfully Breastfeed

Benefits Of Breastmilk For The Mother & Child

Breast milk is also full of antibodies that help the newborn fight infections caused by viruses and bacteria. Breastfeeding has benefits for the mother as it also reduces the risk of cancer, heart disease and osteoporosis. Click here to learn more about breastfeeding. Consultant Obstetrics & Gynecology Dr Sushma Tomar of Fortis Hospital, Mumbai, shares a few benefits. For The Baby: Breast milk contains all the right nutrients in the right quantity for the baby. It almost acts like a vaccine as it contains antibodies that protect your child from viruses and bacteria.

10 Food Habits To Include In Your Diet, When Breastfeeding

Pregnancy is a phase where every woman indulges and eats all that she wishes to. That’s one phase where every new mom eats guilt-free with all the pampering coming her way. But as soon as she delivers, the question of what to eat and what not to eat starts to daunt her. Especially for mothers who choose to breastfeed, they are warier of what they are eating as it might have an impact on their baby! Let’s dig deep and explore some quick tips to ease all the new moms of all their diet-related queries! For a more detailed explanation, click here.

5 Breastfeeding Tips For New Mothers Breastfeeding is hard work, both the mother and baby can benefit from breastfeeding, but it does not come easy. Here is expert advice on breastfeeding, especially for new mothers. 1.The correct latch will provide a painless breastfeeding experience Breastfeeding is never painful. It is your body’s way to tell you that something is not right.

2. Holding the baby right is the first step to getting a deeper latch Holding the baby correctly is the first step to get a deep latch. If the baby has the right access to the breast, then the latch is deep on its own. Aim to get your baby’s lower lip away from the base of your nipple and turn lips outward like a fish. Your baby should lead into the breast with the chin first and then latch onto your breast. 

3. Co-sleeping can help the mommy and baby sleep better

Once you are confident with breastfeeding, then lying down makes breastfeeding at night very easy. When you are sleeping with your baby, both the mother and the baby sleep better. There is longevity in your breastfeeding journey. Also, a baby who is close to the mother is proven to be more emotionally stable as a human being.

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