https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:17:07 +0000 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:08:19 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=20359 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20359&PID=477904&title=breast-feeding#477904 Author: busymum
Subject: 20359
Posted: 28 August 2008 at 7:08pm

Firstly try putting this in your signature bar without the space

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Secondly, try not to stress about it. Do you have the same mw or different? The La Leache League is basically the people to contact but you can also be stubborn and stay in hospital until you think you have it sorted. It wouldn't take all that long anyway but it just means you have midwives on hand at any time of day or night to help you out.]]> Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:08:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20359&PID=477904&title=breast-feeding#477904 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20359&PID=477334&title=breast-feeding#477334 Author: bass.baby
Subject: 20359
Posted: 28 August 2008 at 10:02am

Thanks sooo much for all the responses! Loving it all - thanks a bunch]]> Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:02:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20359&PID=477334&title=breast-feeding#477334 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20359&PID=476459&title=breast-feeding#476459 Author: SMoody
Subject: 20359
Posted: 27 August 2008 at 12:22pm

Tips that worked for me and what I learned in antenatal classes and through experience.

If it is sore the latch is wrong. Breastfeeding should never ever feel sore at all. Rather break the latch and relatch bubs.

Take it slow and follow your instincts. Demand feed instead of routine feed. Bubs will sort themselves out between 4 and 10 weeks. Kids differ and their appetites are different as well.

When feeding at night keep it low key. Dont talk ect and if you do whisper. That way they dont get day night confused.

If your breasts gets really engorged try not to express as that will worsen it over time. Climb into a warm shower and excess will flow out a bit.

Other thing is get a towel in the beginning and position it so when you feed from the one boob the other boob can leak on the towel and will help in those first few weeks until your body figured out how much milk to make.

Some people prefer to feed 10 min on one boob and 10 on the other. To me I didnt do that as it is the hindmilk that you want for your child to sustain them. The first bit of milk coming out is really watery and quenches their first but the rest is for the actual hunger and what you want. I always fed from one side and only after I see them not actually swallowing at all anymore but still hungry that I will switch sides at all.

It does take time between child and you to actually get it right. For some people it is really easy and for others there is a few stumble blocks. But it is worth it in the end.

And the one thing above all others. Is that bubs is happy as that makes a happy mum. So for some reason if it doesnt work at all and you aint happy either a bottle is not the worse thing out there but the relationship between you and your kid is the most important thing. So dont feel quilty at that point of time. ]]> Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:22:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20359&PID=476459&title=breast-feeding#476459 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20359&PID=476110&title=breast-feeding#476110 Author: monster
Subject: 20359
Posted: 27 August 2008 at 8:13am

Try www.kellymom.com - it's got heaps of tips and info for breastfeeding.]]> Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:13:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20359&PID=476110&title=breast-feeding#476110 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20359&PID=476085&title=breast-feeding#476085 Author: bass.baby
Subject: 20359
Posted: 27 August 2008 at 7:34am

Houdy all! Thanks for the great tips!!! Loving all the info! ]]> Wed, 27 Aug 2008 07:34:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20359&PID=476085&title=breast-feeding#476085 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20359&PID=476064&title=breast-feeding#476064 Author: marlis
Subject: 20359
Posted: 27 August 2008 at 5:43am

My sugestions would be, to stay away from dumpies, and pumping for the first 4-6 weeks.

I guess what helps is knowing that our bodies are made to Brestfeed. A good web sight to cheek out is http://www.drjacknewman.com/video-clips.asp They have vidios for correct latiching and so on.

Find as much info as you can, and i hope it all works out well with the second one.]]> Wed, 27 Aug 2008 05:43:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20359&PID=476064&title=breast-feeding#476064 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20359&PID=475394&title=breast-feeding#475394 Author: VannesaD
Subject: 20359
Posted: 26 August 2008 at 12:10pm

Congrats bass.baby.

I agree with everything the other ladies have told you and especially Maya. Baby #2 could be completely different - I have many friends that had trouble first time around and second time was very different and much easier.

Also I'll add that depending on where you birth there may also be help available before you go home. For instance if you go to Birthcare - they have lactation consultants on staff that can help before you leave.

Good luck and keep positive. ]]> Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:10:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20359&PID=475394&title=breast-feeding#475394 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20359&PID=474909&title=breast-feeding#474909 Author: Maya
Subject: 20359
Posted: 25 August 2008 at 7:43pm

Congrats on your pregnancy! I agree with what others have suggested but I also wanted to add that all babies are different so your new bub might be more interested in latching. Neither of the gremlins ever latched or fed well but Chiara was born sucking and has been feeding brilliantly ever since.]]> Mon, 25 Aug 2008 19:43:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20359&PID=474909&title=breast-feeding#474909 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20359&PID=474668&title=breast-feeding#474668 Author: bass.baby
Subject: 20359
Posted: 25 August 2008 at 2:59pm

Wow! Thanks Mrs Mojo, I will definitely look into La Leche League!

Thanks Kellz! I will definitely ask midwife if there is a lactation consultant!

Thanks for the info - going to register this Thursday for prenatal care - very excited! Feels like everything has changed as our daughter is 8 this year

Much Appreciated!!!]]> Mon, 25 Aug 2008 14:59:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20359&PID=474668&title=breast-feeding#474668 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20359&PID=474568&title=breast-feeding#474568 Author: Kellz
Subject: 20359
Posted: 25 August 2008 at 1:38pm

You could also she if there is a lactation consultant attached to the maternity ward,..or one that your midwife recommends,..and arrange for her to see u and baby before u leave hopistal, or at home. ]]> Mon, 25 Aug 2008 13:38:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20359&PID=474568&title=breast-feeding#474568 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20359&PID=474529&title=breast-feeding#474529 Author: MrsMojo
Subject: 20359
Posted: 25 August 2008 at 12:56pm

I'd talk to your current midwife about the latching problems and also contact La Leche League.  Do it all before baby comes so that you have a support network already established to assist you with BFing and ensure that you and baby are both happy and confident before you're left to your own devices.]]> Mon, 25 Aug 2008 12:56:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20359&PID=474529&title=breast-feeding#474529 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20359&PID=474500&title=breast-feeding#474500 Author: bass.baby
Subject: 20359
Posted: 25 August 2008 at 12:22pm

I really want to breast feed this time round but my daughter had problems latching on and my midwife at the time wasn't very helpful....ANY suggestions or tips would be very much appreciated! ]]> Mon, 25 Aug 2008 12:22:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20359&PID=474500&title=breast-feeding#474500