https://www.latchlady.com/blog daily 0.75 2021-01-16 https://www.latchlady.com/blog/is-my-baby-latched monthly 0.5 2021-01-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f9743dd98bc93492a4a66a4/1610746865304-I78LC87PWPV04OJ5EEGH/shutterstock_522183202.jpg Blog - Is My Baby Latched? When latching on your baby, use your nipple to tickle the center of your baby’s bottom lip. This will encourage him to open his mouth wide (like he is yawning). Aim your nipple slightly towards the roof of his mouth, bringing baby to you, chin first. Good latch-on checkpoints for your baby include: His nose is nearly touching your breast, that is, no further away than a credit card edge His lips are flanged At least ½ inch of your breast around the base of your nipple is in his mouth. If the latch is uncomfortable or painful, gently place your finger in the baby’s mouth, between his gums, to detach him and try again. A baby who is offered the breast will suck without swallowing as he positions the nipple in his mouth and tells your breast he is ready for the milk to let down. When he begins to receive milk, you will see his jaw working all the way back to his ear. His temples will wiggle. You will also hear him swallowing, quickly at first, then more slowly, as his appetite is satisfied. See the “Positioning” blog post for more information. https://www.latchlady.com/blog/positioning monthly 0.5 2021-01-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f9743dd98bc93492a4a66a4/1610812098392-W38POT3DLT9KFHTD185W/shutterstock_317306660.jpg Blog - Positioning - Cradle Position The cradle position is most commonly used after the first few weeks. The cross-cradle position (see below) gives you more control. To nurse your baby while cradling or holding him across your lap, he should be lying on his side, resting on his shoulder and hip with his mouth level with your nipple. His whole front of his body should touch the front of your body. Use pillows to lift your baby and support your elbows to bring your baby up to nipple height, especially during the first few weeks. Support your breast with either the “U” hold” or “C” hold as described in the “Breast Support Techniques” section below. Your baby’s head will be on your forearm and his back will be along your inner arm and palm. When you look down, you should see his side. His mouth should be covering at least a half inch of the dark area around your nipple. Be sure his ear, shoulder and hips should be in a straight line. As a newborn, your baby’s head and bottom should be level with each other. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f9743dd98bc93492a4a66a4/1610747728482-VBRPMOX6YRTFPGMQNE21/shutterstock_103074350.jpg Blog - Positioning - Going Beyond the Basics As you and your baby become more experienced at breastfeeding, you will find that breastfeeding positions can be altered in many ways, even from feeding to feeding. As long as you are comfortable and baby is nursing successfully, use what works for you. Try experimenting with the four positions below. Remember, in any of these positions, it is very important to bring the baby to your nipple height. Leaning over your baby can cause backaches, neck/shoulder strain or sore nipples. Basics to remember, nose to nipple, tummy to tummy, wait for wide open mouth, chin touches the breast first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f9743dd98bc93492a4a66a4/1610812274610-4B8VWW4UUCBBJT19ZUFN/shutterstock_317306672.jpg Blog - Positioning - Football Position This is a good position for a mother who has had a Cesarean birth, as it keeps the baby away from the incision. Most newborns are very comfortable in this position. It also helps when a mother has a forceful milk ejection reflex (let down) because the baby can handle the flow more easily. In the clutch position you support your baby’s head in your hand and his back along your arm beside you. You support your breast with a “C” hold. (See “Breast Support Techniques” section of this FAQ for a description of this hold.) He is facing you, with his mouth at nipple height. Your baby’s legs and feet are tucked under your arm with his hips flexed and his legs resting along the your back rest so the soles of his feet are pointed toward the ceiling. (This keeps him from being able to push against your chair.) Pillows help bring the baby to the correct height. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f9743dd98bc93492a4a66a4/1610812381940-G7SDR94G8W5F522C9IZO/shutterstock_317306678.jpg Blog - Positioning - Side-Lying Position For some mothers, this position works best after the early days of breastfeeding. The other positions may be easier to learn first. Some mothers find that practicing with this position during the daytime is very helpful. Many mothers find lying down to nurse a comfortable position, especially at night. Both mother and baby lie on their sides facing each other. You can use pillows behind your back and behind or between your knees to help get comfortable. A pillow or rolled blanket behind the baby’s back will keep him from rolling away from you. The baby can be cradled in your arm with his back along your forearm. Having his hips flexed and his ear, shoulder and hip in one line helps your baby get milk more easily. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f9743dd98bc93492a4a66a4/1610812186430-7RCM61O3JLNY82YUPC14/shutterstock_317306657.jpg Blog - Positioning - Cross-Cradle Position During the early weeks, many mothers find a variation of the cradle position, called the cross-cradle position to be useful. To nurse your baby in this position, your baby is supported on a pillow across your lap to help raise him to your nipple level. Pillows should also support both elbows so your arms don’t hold the weight of the baby; they will tire before the feeding is finished. If you are preparing to breastfeed on the left breast, your left hand supports that breast in a “U” hold. If you are breastfeeding on the opposite breast, reverse hand used. (See the “Breast Support Techniques” section of this FAQ for a description of this hold.) Support your baby with the fingers of the right hand. Do this by gently placing your hand behind your baby’s ears and neck with your thumb and index finger behind each ear. Your baby’s neck rests in the web between the thumb, index finger and palm of your hand, forming a “second neck” for baby. The palm of your hand is placed between his shoulder blades. As you prepare to latch on your baby, be sure his mouth is very close to your nipple from the start. When baby opens his mouth wide, you push with the palm of your hand from between the shoulder blades. His mouth will be covering at least a half-inch from the base of your nipple. https://www.latchlady.com/blog/frequently-asked-questions monthly 0.5 2021-01-18 https://www.latchlady.com/blog/colostrum monthly 0.5 2021-01-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f9743dd98bc93492a4a66a4/1610812989634-8TMU4YGIWB1HWNH18Q0X/shutterstock_1299151015.jpg Blog - Colostrum - What is Colostrum? Colostrum is the earliest breastmilk produced, beginning around 12-18 weeks and is continually produced for the first few days after baby’s birth. It is thick, sticky, concentrated milk and is usually yellow, clear or white. It is made up of immune factors, protein, sugar, and fats. Colostrum is essentially your baby’s first immunization that mother produces, how amazing is that! https://www.latchlady.com/blog/engorgement monthly 0.5 2021-01-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f9743dd98bc93492a4a66a4/1610836002460-IXE6CB3Q0BONKMQTEMUD/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Engorgement - What is Engorgement? Breast engorgement is when your breasts become so full that they are very hard, lumpy, and uncomfortable. It is also painful. This usually occurs when a mother makes more milk than her baby uses. Because your breasts are firm and swollen, engorgement can make it hard for your baby to breastfeed. Engorged breasts can be treated at home and with frequent feedings and interventions can be resolved in a day or two. https://www.latchlady.com/blog/cleaning-your-pump monthly 0.5 2021-01-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f9743dd98bc93492a4a66a4/1610836397956-U0I12H1E7R38TFWIKTHX/shutterstock_1354592303.jpg Blog - Cleaning Your Pump https://www.latchlady.com/blog/storing-breastmilk monthly 0.5 2021-01-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f9743dd98bc93492a4a66a4/1610836688894-6F28ANPNHHUNMBH97K9P/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Storing Breastmilk It is essential to properly store your expressed (pumped) milk to maximize its nutritional, immunological and antioxidant qualities. Human milk has antibacterial properties that help it stay fresh. When stored properly, human milk can maintain many of its nutritional qualities. Prior to expressing and storing milk you should: Wash your hands Use containers that have been washed in hot, soapy water, rinsed and air dried These storage tips are for HEALTHY newborns. If your baby is hospitalized you should receive special instructions for storing your milk from your baby’s healthcare team. General storage tips: All milk should be dated before storing. Use the first in, first out rule and use the oldest milk first. Storing milk in 2-4 ounce (60 to 120 ml) amounts may reduce waste. Refrigerated milk has less fat loss and more anti-bacterial and protective properties than frozen milk. When combining milk expressed from different pumping sessions, ensure fresh milk is chilled in the refrigerator before adding it to previously expressed milk. https://www.latchlady.com/blog/hand-expressing monthly 0.5 2021-01-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f9743dd98bc93492a4a66a4/1610836997668-ZYYF6FZMBZ001TU9VDQO/shutterstock_601410419.jpg Blog - Hand Expressing Hand expression is a very useful technique. It’s a handy way to relieve engorged breasts (and a lot of the time more effective than a pump with engorgement). You can use it to stimulate milk production if you need to increase your supply, and to provide milk for your baby. You can also combine hand expressing with pumping. Hand expression is also key in the early hours and days to set the tone for your milk supply. Early hand expression can increase your milk supply for later on. Hand expression is easy to learn, does not require any special equipment, and gets easier with practice. Wash your hands. You can use any clean container you like to collect your milk, colostrum can be expressed into a small (5ml) container or even onto a teaspoon if you want to feed it to your baby immediately. Relax and get comfortable: your milk will flow more easily if you are warm and comfortable. It can be easier to get your milk flowing if your baby is nearby Take some deep breaths and drop your shoulders. Gently massage your breasts with your hands and fingertips to stimulate your milk ejection reflex (MER or ‘let-down’) – this is the key to effective expressing. Bending forward with your breasts suspended means gravity can help milk flow. https://www.latchlady.com/home daily 1.0 2022-04-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f9743dd98bc93492a4a66a4/1604371406250-1SKWNH62PGUK4HV1K8WA/jenna-norman-8ybZT29CaoA-unsplash.jpg Home - Enjoy Breastfeeding Many women are surprised by how much joy they find in breastfeeding. However, mothers also need a support system while they’re learning. 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