Question 1

why should women breastfeed?

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Baby's immune system: Breast feeding helps the baby's immune system by sharing the mother's antibodies.  It also helps with bonding.
If you have a hard time with breast feeding, can't do it, or don't want to breast feed do not feel guilty.  The baby will still be fine and you will still bond.

Question 2

why  breastfeed is important?

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Great for baby & mom: Your breast milk is great: full of special nutrition and things that protect your baby from getting sick. Breastmilk is easier for your baby to digest. Breastfeeding is great for moms too: easier to do (no mixing, measuring, less bottle washing), cheaper, and healthier too (lower risk diabetes, breast & ovarian cancer, depression). Less work missed because breastfed babies sick less.

Question 3

could i breastfeed if i am sick?

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Possible but depends: If you have a disease that you are supposed to be quarrantined, that's one thing, but a garden-variety cold, you're actually passing along some immunity in your breast milk.

Question 4

how long do women breastfeed for?

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BREASTFEEDING: Mothers breastfed for at least 6 months.

Question 5

how can i make time to breastfeed?

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Anytime is good: At first your baby will be in a mode to feed on demand so you will have some difficulty making any kind of consistent schedule. As she gets older she will adapt more easily to a feeding schedule that you create depending on your day.

Question 6

when will i be able to breastfeed?

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Right away: It is a good idea to try to nurse soon after the baby is born.  Keep in mind that your milk won't come in until about two to three days later.  Also for the first few days, a new baby will be tired and not that hungry so they need a lot of coaxing to nurse.  This is entirely normal.  After a few days, they run out of their energy stores and get an appetite just when your milk comes in.

Question 7

what is it so painful to breastfeed?

Accepted Answer

Help with latching: If it feels like a terrible nipple pinch, you need to try a new latching position. Your baby may not be getting enough breast/nipple into her mouth. Stop and try again. A certain soreness will occur in most cases but it should get easier and resolve within a few weeks.

Question 8

is it ok  to breastfeed if i am sick?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Breastfeeding when you are sick is usually recommended and can provide your infant with protective antibodies.  There are some medications that your doctor may prescribe that are not safe for the infant if you are breastfeeding.  Let your doctor know that you are nursing and they will either use a different medicine or tell you to "pump and dump" while on that medicine.

Question 9

what if i can't breastfeed right away?

Accepted Answer

Give it some time: You might find that breastfeeding is challenging in the first few days or weeks. This is entirely normal. It does not mean that you will not be successful. Be sure to consult with a trained lactation consultant to help if you are having difficulty nursing. In the interim, while your milk is coming in, if your doctor deems it medically necessary, you could consider supplementing with formula.

Question 10

how often must i eat when i breastfeed?

Accepted Answer

You decide: Your feeding habits should return to a pre-pregnancy pattern with a caution to take plenty of fluids. Breastfeeding can help you lose pregnancy weight if you just eat for one and let your body create milk  as your weight loss activity. I would continue your pre-natal vitamins as assurance that baby is not depleting your body stores of what goes across.

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