I have decided that I will be trying again to with Ezra - I won't be buying any bottles, and during feeding I will think more about the connection between me and my baby, instead of sitting waiting for him to be finished. Because I have bottle and breastfed, I can make comparisons.
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- Breastfeeding is free.
- You don't have to get up during the night to make bottles.
- Breast milk is the perfect temperature.
- It's natural, and although powder is made to be as close to breastmilk as possible - it's not breastmilk.
- Baby is less likely to get colic (Amelia suffered really bad after we stopped breastfeeding)
- Helps you lose pregnancy weight.
- Less likely to fall pregnant straight away if you are feeding.
- It's always there.
I plan on feeding Ezra for at least a year, and I feel that by giving myself a target it's more likely to happen. Here are a few tips which I think will help successful feeding -
- Be comfortable during feeding, use pillows and wear suitable clothing.
- Have snacks and a drink close by - feeding really drains your energy so it's good to top yourself up while you are feeding baby.
- Use a good nipple cream if you need one - If you are in pain, you need to soothe yourself. Cracked nipples can turn horrible and this could cause you to have to stop feeding.
- Allow baby to established a good latch - if he is feeding contently, try not to move him. Let him feed until he unattaches himself.
- Put scratch mits on baby - They tend to rub you while they feed which can cause you some painful scratches.
- Find your most comfortable positions to feed in - there are lots to try.
Can you add any tips to help maintain a good feeding habit?
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