Baby Formula Feed

Breastfeeding is extra valuable in cases like premature and jaundiced babies.

Breastfeeding increases the contractions in your  Uterus helping it get back into shape.

Breast feeding mothers tend to lose the pregnancy weight quicker.

Breastfeeding also lowers the risks of allergies.

Antibodies are passed from mother to baby through breast milk, which provide protection and immunity to many infections.

Burp your baby once or twice during and after each food. If you find your baby gassy, then you may want to burp more often. Often breast fed babies do not burp well, but remember we are only burping to get rid of excess gas.  Colostrum is emitted from a mother’s breasts during the first few days after birth and is rich in protein, antibodies, protective white cells that will help fight infection and increase baby’s immunity.

Breast milk tends to be easily digested so that breastfed babies have fewer incidences of diarrhea or constipation.  Engorgement of the breast is when the breasts become swollen and painful. Usually 2 to 3 days after birth. The best treatment is to nurse your baby frequently. Cold compress may also help relieve the discomfort.  Nursing frequency for most babies is every 1^1/2 to 2^1/2 hours during the first month as breast milk is digested more quickly, so breastfeeding is needed more frequently.

Guidelines from the World Heath Organization (WHO) recommends mothers to breastfeed their babies exclusively for the first 6 months and then continue to breast feed while introducing solid food to their babies.

Healthy eating and balanced meals can help increase your supply of break milk.  Include and involve your husband during nursing times. Studies have shown when husbands support and encourage breastfeeding, their wives are more successful in doing it and continues to breastfeed for longer.

Join and consult a local breastfeeding support group if you encounter difficulties with breastfeeding.  Keep sore nipples are dry as possible. After breastfeeding, hand express some breast milk onto your nipples and allow the milk to air dry before putting on your bra. This helps to protect the skin.

Lack of sleep may cause a drop in the amount of breast milk you produce. It is important that you get adequate rest through the day and night.  Milk production consumes calories.  Nurse your baby until she is satisfied. Let your baby finish the first breast (about 10 to 15 minutes) before offering second.

Risks of ovarian cancer, fractures from osteoporosis and pre-menopausal breast cancer are reduced with breastfeeding.

Pumping is known to be an easier and less time consuming method of expressing breast milk. There are several different kinds of pumps. Hand operated, battery operated, and electrically operated.

Quiet time spent with your baby is priceless. Breastfeeding promotes bonding with your baby by the warmth of skin-to-skin contact.  Relax and enjoy the feeding time. Give yourself time to learn how to breastfeed and get help from breastfeeding support groups for tips.

Heavy smokers have shown to have decreased milk production, with lower levels of Vitamin C in their milk. Their babies may be at a greater risk for nausea, colic and diarrhea.  Try different positions when breastfeeding i.e. football hold, cradle hold and side lying. When you feel the tugging and no pain, your baby is sucking properly.

Breastfeeding is extra valuable in cases like premature and jaundiced babies.   Two Serversing of WYETH MAMA daily help provide the additional nutritional support for you while you breastfeed your baby.
Regular X-rays such as a chest X-rays such as a chest X-ray or dental X-rays do not affect the milk or then baby and the mother may nurse without concern.  Yeast infection can be passed between mother and baby during breastfeeding. The yeast thrives in warm, moist areas like the mother’s nipples. To prevent this, keep nipple and areola area dry at all times and clean them often especially before and after breastfeeding.
Expressed breast milk can be stored in the freezer at  Zero degrees Fahrenheit or -18 degrees Celsius and can be kept for 3-6 months.