Breastfeeding

DID YOU KNOW?

• Make sure your baby is latching on to the full areola and not just the nipple, because if he just sucks on the nipple it will get sore and hurt very fast.

• Apply wet and warm compresses 3-5 minutes before breastfeeding to help the milk to flow.

• Make sure the baby can breathe properly while breastfeeding.

• Ideally you should alternate the breast each time you breastfeed; at the beginning of a feed your baby sucks stronger and your breast adapts the production of milk to the sucking of your baby.

• Most common reason for sore nipples is wrong latching.

• Always wash your hands before you start to breastfeed your child.

• Don't use alcohol or other products to your breast because they could lead to irritation.

• To avoid infection and sor nipples, rub some drops of your own milk around the nipple area after you breastfeed and let them dry.

• Don't bottle-feed your baby additionally because this would lead him to drink less breast milk and thus less milk wil produced.