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12 Mar 2024

Breastfeeding introduction: when to do it?

Childbirth
Stages of labor

After the miracle of birth, it's time to get to know each other better, possibly through the first breastfeeding.

  • When your baby comes out of your belly, he or she doesn't usually need to be fed immediately.
  • About one to two hours after the birth, the latching and sucking reflex will start to develop, and this is when the first breastfeeding can take place.
  • Breastfeeding has many benefits for your newborn. In addition to direct contact that reassures your child and establishes a connection, the first milk (also called the colostrum), is a very concentrated food that strengthens natural defenses.
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Teaira
5 Oct 2023

Breastfeeding Mamas , How Yal Doing? This Is My First Time Breastfeeding/Pumping and Nobody Told Me It Can Be So Draining. This Is All Little Overwhelming. What Are Some Ways Yal Deal With It?

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Amanda
Honestly when I get overwhelmed I just remind myself this isn’t forever and it’s the best for my sweet boy. This is my third breastfed child but I’ve had a 12 year gap so it feels like starting all over. It can definitely feel draining and overwhelming at times. Just take deep breaths and don’t give up you got this mama 🫶🏼
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Teaira
Thank you. I also have a age gap by 8 yrs so yes it does feel like starting over completely and relearning a lot
5 Oct 2023

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Alexis
27 Feb 2023

My first time breastfeeding one of my children and it’s just so rewarding. I feel so proud of us both ❤️

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It’s such a great feeling! 🎉
27 Feb 2023

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Maya
15 Jan 2023

First time mom here. I'm breastfeeding and pumping for my baby. I have bad pain when she first starts to suck or when I first start to pump. I do wear a nipple shield. When does this get better? #firsttimemom #breastfeeding #pumping #pain

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Olivia
I haven’t started yet but I’ve heard that the first 6 weeks are the worst and after that it does get better. Just stick with it. You got this!
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Janessa
Took us a couple weeks to establish a good latch so don’t get discouraged. A shield can be a great way to help protect until you get it all settled. See if you can find a lactation consultant too to try all different kinds of positions. You might find some work better than others for you and baby!
15 Jan 2023

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Destiny
24 Dec 2022

Anyone plan on breastfeeding, since it’ll be my first child I was stuck between breastfeeding or formula but I’ve decided I wanna breastfeed 😩

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Adrianna
I’m thinking bout breastfeeding when I get pregnant
24 Dec 2022

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Tamara
I plan on trying to exclusively pump because I want to go back to work and have a milk stash. But we will see
24 Dec 2022

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lex
28 Oct 2022

Hi ladies So this time around will be my first time breastfeeding but I really would like to pump for the most part just need some advice on breastfeeding what do you prefer?

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Eyeaware1111
Its better to breast feed on demand
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Eyeaware1111
Really just drink alot of water keep your milk supply build and sleep well your baby sleep
28 Oct 2022

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Janet
15 Oct 2022

Hi this going to be my first time breastfeeding wanted to know whats the best breastfeeding pillows? I know theres many brands and options wanted to know your opinion Moms

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Vina
Boppy. I love mine so much and they are easy to clean and swap out the cover.
15 Oct 2022

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Janet
thank you because i was thinking either boppy or Frida mom
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Nubian Queen
19 Aug 2022

Has anyone ever experienced not being able to produce enough milk when breastfeeding. This is my 3 rd pregnancy but my first time breastfeeding. I’m hearing some women to not being able to supply enough milk..

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Shynice
I noticed that when I was pumping every 3 hrs, I produced ALOT of milk but exclusively breastfeeding, my supply went down ALOT. So I recommend pumping after each feed to keep the supply abundant. Your body creates what’s needed so if your breast are constantly stimulated, the milk supply will fill to what’s being demanded.
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Jodi
Ya I didn't have much either so we had to supplement. But we didn't care just as long as she was fed. I was able to go 10 months with my daughter. She had a full mouthful of teeth by the time she was a year old so....I was so glad she stopped haha😊
19 Aug 2022

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REYNA
19 Aug 2022

Hey mommy’s How can you all breastfeeding 🤱🏻 your baby My nipple hurts it burns I try everything even go to lactation lady she was helping me a lot Don’t know why it hurts I buy cram for the nipple MY FIRST TIME BREASTFEEDING 🤱🏻

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Jennifer
It is painful at first it always take time for my nipple to toughen up the dry out if I don't use nipple cream and Crack. But overall it gets better and gets to a point where they don't hurt at all. It just takes time
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REYNA
Thank you 😊
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Shamir
29 Jul 2022

Quick question who all breastfeeding? I breastfeed my first born and will be doing breastfeeding again... this time Iay need lacation teas or supplement to help me out

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zaquana
This is my first pregnancy and I was doing both breastfeeding and bottle
29 Jul 2022

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Kris
Breastfeeding baby #3
29 Jul 2022

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Onna
3 Nov 2021

Tips for first time breastfeeding? Must haves, do’s & donts, what to expect, can babies use a bottle when breastfed ?

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