| Almost all women don't have a problem with | | | | to observe you breast feeding. This way, they |
| producing enough milk to breast feed. The ideal | | | | can make sure that your technique is right and if |
| way to make sure that your baby is getting | | | | they think your baby is breast feeding often |
| enough milk is to be sure that he's well positioned, | | | | enough. |
| attached to the breast, and feed him as often as | | | | To help you with your breast feeding, here are |
| he gets hungry. Some mom's that are breast | | | | some ways that you can increase your supply of |
| feeding will stop before they want to, simply | | | | milk: |
| because they don't think they have enough | | | | 1. Be sure that your baby is positioned correctly |
| breast milk. | | | | and attached to your breast. |
| There are signs that might make you believe | | | | 2. Let your baby feed for as long and often as he |
| your baby isn't getting enough milk. If your baby | | | | wants. |
| seems hungry or unsettled after feeding, or if he | | | | 3. If you feel that your baby isn't breast feeding |
| wants to feed often with short pauses between | | | | enough, offer him more breast feeds. |
| feedings, you may think he isn't getting enough | | | | 4. During each breast feed, make sure you feed |
| milk - which are often times not the case. | | | | from both breasts. |
| There are however, two reliable signs that let you | | | | 5. If your baby has been using a dummy, make |
| know your baby isn't getting enough milk. If your | | | | sure you stop him. |
| baby has poor or really slow weight gain, or is | | | | 6. Some babies may be sleepy and reluctant to |
| passing small amounts of concentrated urine, he's | | | | feed, which may be the cause of problems with |
| not getting enough milk. | | | | milk supply. |
| All babies will lose weight within the first few days | | | | By following the above tips, you'll do your part in |
| after birth. Babies are born with supplies of fat | | | | making sure you have enough milk when it comes |
| and fluids, which will help them keep going for the | | | | time to breast feed. If you are uncertain or have |
| first several days. | | | | other questions, be sure to ask your doctor, as |
| Once your baby regains birth weight, he should | | | | he can answer any type of question you may |
| begin putting on around 200g for the first four | | | | have. |
| months or so. To get back to their birth weight, it | | | | Want to find out about breast cancer survival |
| normally takes a few weeks. | | | | rate and breast cancer types? Get tips from the |
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| slow, don't hesitate to ask your doctor or nurse | | | | |