Hello Mommies, If you are a mother who is struggling to breastfeed your new born,then do peek into this blog to hear from various mom's to ease your journey on breastfeeding. "This is new to you and your baby it takes time just keep in mind that it is going to get easier soon". "Breastfeeding was the hardest I have ever done but it is worth it". "Every mother's      breastfeeding journey is unique so is your's". "It creates a strong bond between you and your baby". And here comes a complete guide on Breastfeeding. ♡  Health Benefits of Breastfeeding For Both Mother and Baby ♡  Learning To Breastfeed ♡  Best Food For BreastFeeding Mothers ♡  What if i dont Make Enough Breast Milk ♡  Common Breastfeeding Challenges ♡  Breastfeeding a Baby With Health Problem ♡  Pumping And Storing Breastmilk ♡  How Long Does Breastmilk Stay Fresh In The Refrigerator

Storing breast milk  after expressing Keep milk at room temperature. Breastmilk is OK for up to 4 hours after pumping at room temperature (up to 77°F or 25°c)  . Refrigerate it.  Breastmilk can be refrigerator for up to 4 days. Place milk in the freezer.  If you're not going to use refrigerated breastmilk within 4 days of pumping, freeze it right after pumping and w ithin 6 months is best. Store milk toward the back of the freezer where the temperature is most constant. Milk stored at 0°F or colder is safe for longer durations. Use cooler packs.  You can put breastmilk in a cooler or insulated cooler pack with frozen ice packs for up to 24 hours after pumping.

 Y ou will need to pump and store your breastmilk, for your baby if you are away for a few hours or when  you're going back to work. PUMPING TIPS Before you pump, wash your hands with soap and water. Make sure the area where you are pumping and your pump parts and bottles are clean.  Thoughts of your baby can help in Milk flow. ( If you look at a picture of your baby, listen to a recording of your baby's voice, or think about nursing your baby, it can help you relax and start your milk flow.) Apply a warm, moist cloth to your breasts. Gently massage your breasts. Gently rub your nipples. Visualize the milk flowing down. Sit quietly and think of a relaxing setting. Ways to express your milk 1. Hand Expression 2. Manual Pump 3. Electric Breast Pump 1.Hand Expression Use your hand to squeeze and press on your breast to remove milk. Gets easier with practice. Good if you are not often away from your baby. Moms should learn how to hand express in case of emergency. 2.Manual Pu...

 Some health problems in babies will make harder to Breast feed. But breast milk will be the healthy one for premature or sick baby. Even if your baby cannot breastfeed directly from you, you can express or pump your milk and give it to your baby with a dropper,spoon or cup. some common health problems in babies baby's are,  Jaundice  Reflux disease  Colic  Premature or low birth weight. 1.Jaundice Newborn jaundice is very common. The good news is that in most cases, newborn jaundice goes away on its own as a baby’s liver develops and as the baby begins to feed. In most cases, jaundice will disappear within 2 to 3 weeks.  Some breastfed babies develop jaundice when they do not get enough breastmilk, either because of breastfeeding challenges or because the mother's milk hasn't come in. This type of jaundice usually clears up quickly by breastfeeding more often or feeding of expressed breastmilk or after the mother's milk comes in. Breastfeeding is best for ...

Every woman's breastfeeding journey is different, so you may experience some or none of these problems. Breastfeeding can be challenging, especially in the early days. 1.Sore Nipples  In the early days of breastfeeding, sore nipples are almost always the result of incorrect positioning & latching of the baby. The best prevention for sore nipple is latching the baby on properly from the first day! Management Ensure proper positioning and attachment. The baby should be nursing from most of the areola (the darker colored area around the nipple) and the nipple.Your baby should not be suckling from just the nipple Express some milk at the end of a feed, spread it on your nipples & air-dry them. Use purified lanolin cream or ointment that is especially made for breastfeeding. Let your nipples air dry after feeding, or wear a soft cotton Bra. Get help from a lactation consultant. Get help from your doctor or lactation consultant before using creams, hydrogel pads or a nipple shiel...

When you start breastfeeding,it's natural to worry that your breastmilk isn't enough.  It's one of the most common reasons why moms decide to stop breastfeeding , or give their babies formula milk. Production of Milk  Every time baby suckles at the breast, nerve endings in the nipple gets stimulated and sends message to anterior pituitary, which makes Prolactin.  Prolactin makes the gland cells in the breast to secret milk.  Prolactin works after the baby suckles, and makes milk for next feed.  These events, from stimulation of the nipple to secretion of milk are called milk secreting reflex or Prolactin reflex.   Oxytocin secreted by posterior pituitary, is produced when the baby suckles and stimulates the sensory nerves in the nipple and makes milk flow for present feed.  This event is called as ejection reflex or Oxytocin reflex.   Always remember, • More suckling makes more milk  • Baby suckling in good position increas...

Good latch is the key for successful breastfeeding. When your baby latches on to your breast correctly, you are much more successful at nursing your child. Poor latching may lead to poor milk supply, sore nipples,e.t.c. Sometimes due to poor latch some mom's decided to quit breastfeeding. But remember it takes time and practice to get your baby to a good latch. Signs of good latch    • You feel comfortable and it does not hurt your nipple. •Your baby's Chin touches your breast. •You see and hear your child sucking and swallowing.  •Your newborn should have your entire nipple and approximately 1 inch or more of your areola in their mouth. •Your newborn is gaining weight and growing in an expected and healthy way.  Signs of poor Latch •Your baby is latching on to just your nipple. •You do not see or hear your baby swallowing. •Your nipples are sore, and breastfeeding is becoming more and more painful. •Your breast milk supply is low. •After you breastfeed your child, t...

While nursing, the key aspect that should be considered is diet of the mother, as it helps in increasing the quantity and the quality of breast milk produced,and also helps in post-delivery recovery of the mother. Babies get their complete nutrition from breastmilk,which helps in their  growth and development.  And a Balanced Diet Includes, First and foremost is,  Hydrating Yourself While Breastfeeding is very important. Breastmilk contains about 90% water.   So,it is essential to drink enough water while you Breastfeed.Y ou need to take approximately 4 litres of fluids in a day. Liquid food such us Coconut water  Coconut milk  Vegetable based soup  Buttermilk Beetroot and Carrot juice for greater beneficial  Ragi Kanji You can also try flavouring the water with refreshing mint, lemon, cucumbers instead of drinking regular water. It is essential to consume enough water before and after when you breastfeed your baby. Less intake of water can lead t...