BABY ZIPPY TIPS - Breastfeeding
MYTHS, TRUTHS AND ESSENTIALS FOR BREASTFEEDING
For many families, breastfeeding is one of the most striking and emotional moments in the relationship that is established between mother and baby.
ONE OF THE MOST BONDING RITUALS BETWEEN MOTHER AND CHILD
This is where the child finds refuge, calms down and gains much-needed immunity. Regardless of whether we are all aware of this, these rituals are experienced differently by each mother and we must respect all options. Who, how and until when to breastfeed are questions that only the mother and baby can answer and the constraints are numerous. Ideally, this is a moment of surrender for both and not something that inflicts discomfort or anxiety.
The opinions of family and friends are certainly very diverse, which ends up causing doubts. If so, seek medical advice and, of course, never forget to listen to yourself. Remember, if it's uncomfortable for you, your baby will feel it too!The ideal is for both to take advantage of a moment that you want to be special.
BREASTFEEDING MYTHS
There is weak milk:
More than food, breast milk is excellent nutrition.
After two years, breast milk is no longer beneficial for babies:
In addition to bringing mother and child closer, breast milk contains nutrients and proteins that contribute to protection from infections.
BREASTFEEDING TRUTHS
Anxiety influences breast milk production:
Oxytocin, one of the hormones responsible for milk production, is influenced by emotional factors.
Breastfeeding is more than feeding the baby:
It is a demonstration of love and an opportunity to strengthen affective bonds.
Bear in mind that each case and each baby is different and that it is normal to feel insecure, especially if you are a first-time mother. When in doubt, always ask a health technician for help who can guide you to the best solution for you and your baby.
There are still some essential products on the market that can help make the breastfeeding process a more relaxing time for both of you, whether before, during or after breastfeeding.
Breastfeeding Pillows
Breastfeeding pillows are an excellent example of an essential product for the pre and postpartum period.In fact, this accessory can accompany the mother since pregnancy, helping her to maintain a more comfortable position during sleep, when the belly already makes it difficult to find a comfortable position to sleep.
During breastfeeding, this pillow is responsible for ensuring good support for the baby, so that both mother and child can achieve a correct and comfortable posture, and breastfeeding takes place in a serene and peaceful way for both.Due to its ergonomics, the breastfeeding pillow will also serve as a support for when the baby starts to sit up alone, being a truly useful and versatile item.
Breast pumps
They are essential for active mothers, allowing them to express milk and store it in the freezer for those moments when they don't have the opportunity to be present at the time of breastfeeding.Breast pumps extract milk naturally and safely, simulating the baby's sucking rhythm.At an early stage of breastfeeding, they also help to stimulate milk production.
Pumping milk also helps to relieve pressure when the mammary glands are more sensitive and painful due to excess milk. In addition, the use of breast pumps ensures a greater participation of the father in feeding the baby, as it allows him to bottle with breast milk, strengthening ties with the baby and freeing the mother in moments of greater fatigue.
Breastfeeding bras
The nursing bra is an essential piece even before the baby is born.When the usual bras no longer fit, usually caused by normal breast enlargement during pregnancy, opting for this type of bras is the best solution.
Nursing bras are usually made of a soft and comfortable material, with wider straps and higher cups, in order to avoid the expected back pain during pregnancy.They are also more flexible than regular bras and, given the greater coverage, they adapt to the growth of breasts during pregnancy, which varies from woman to woman.Already in the postpartum phase and at the time of breastfeeding the baby, the easy opening cups allow breastfeeding to take place discreetly anywhere, without the need to remove clothes.
Breastfeeding Discs
Breastfeeding discs are a very useful accessory during the period when you are breastfeeding, as they are responsible for absorbing milk in case of loss. These situations of milk loss are quite common at the beginning of breastfeeding, when the body is still adapting naturally to the needs of milk production that the baby needs.
Milk leakage is also common after returning to work or even while sleeping, and the use of breastfeeding discs is a valuable help to avoid accidents and stains on clothes. Used under the bra, in direct contact with the skin, the breastfeeding pads can be reusable or disposable, depending on the mother's needs and the moment.
Prepare yourself calmly for the moment of breastfeeding and find more information and all the elements you may need on our Childcare page dedicated to Maternity and Breastfeeding.
