Breastfeeding Bliss Tips

Remember nipple should be up against their roof of the mouth… also it might be a bit hard of getting your baby to latch on but always keep trying! Don’t give up, your baby will get latched on unless they are uninterested in it. When I did it first time, I did formula also cause I felt like my baby wasn’t getting full😅 but after that I just kept pumping and eating oatmeal will help with production and also drink one beer will help with production at least that’s the Mexican saying and it does help! But when it’s cold, always make sure your chests do back is covered up, it’s a Mexican saying that if you don’t cover up, you’ll get dried up and also wear socks. I know these saying are crazy but hey I believe them, I seen it done with my sisters and it helps. Also once you start breastfeeding you can sometimes get lumps in your breast… when that happens let hot water hit your breast and massage it to help reduce the swelling and also pump! Always keep pumping! I would always pump before and after feeding and after 6 months I didn’t pump anymore and I would just take my breast out whenever baby wanted it. Also buy nipple cream so your nipples won’t start to dry up or hurt. It’s safe for baby to eat off it, so you won’t have to keep taking it off… I can show you a picture of it if you want! And always ask the lactation of any concerns or questions you have! She will definitely help! Don’t be scared! There is no dumb questions!

Does he talk bottle? If so start by doing more bottles and less feeding and do that over time until he’s totally off the breast.

I kept trying to bring my boob to her, but your supposed to bring them to the boob. Like, when was saying like touch the nipple to the nose pointed up and all, and as soon as they do that face where they got their mouth super open, get as much boob as you can in your hand and push their head into it. I know that sounds bad, but it’s hard for them to do it on their own, and it gets a good latch! Lily explained it pretty well tho. And I recommend using coconut oil instead of nipple cream, it does wonders for me and it’s antibacterial so it helps reduce things like thrush if you ever got it. Also, if breastfeeding keeps not working, get her checked out for a tongue tie, it could be that her tongue can’t reach well, which is very painful for you. Or nipple shields too, but I never used em and I hear they affect your production somehow? Idk lol just wat I know. Also, it’s gonna hurt a lot at first since she’s cluster feeding and your boobs aren’t used to it, so hopefully it just doesn’t last long

I was told you’re supposed to eat as if you’re pregnant when you breastfeed/pump cause it takes a lot out of you so that’s why you’re always hungry and/or sleepy when you’re done & it also helps with milk supply. I personally don’t eat that much, I just make sure I snack enough and drink a shit ton of water lol but yes I always have hunger pains after

Drink body armor ! It helps produce your milk flow , get you some nipple cream and a couple days before you have the baby start using it so your nipples don't crack and bleed , when your in the shower rub your boobs to help with the milk flow as well , and if baby doesn't latch right away it's okay ! Its new to them just as much as it is you so be patient mama 💜

My baby is almost a month old and I’ve mainly been bottle feeding because she will not latch when fussy! However, I’ve noticed that if I give her a little in a bottle first to calm her down, she will usually latch afterwards.

Make sure you are fully emptying your breast with each feed by pumping afterwards

Water, Co sleeping, Make lactation cookies, water, water, water, mothers milk tea, water water 💧

This will be my first time breastfeeding. My third pregnancy now. I need tips too!