March, 2007 Archives

Should I offer my baby only one breast or both?

March 22nd, 2007 · Posted in Breastfeeding · 0 Comments

Should I offer my baby only one breast or both? This is also a very individual thing. If one breast satisfies your baby and it usually falls asleep…

How long should single breastfeeding take?

March 22nd, 2007 · Posted in Breastfeeding · 1 Comment

Always keep in mind that breastfeeding is very individual. Each baby takes its own time, especially first few months…

How to know when my baby is really breastfeeding and when only sucking?

March 22nd, 2007 · Posted in Breastfeeding · 0 Comments

The best and simplest way you can see that your baby is really breastfeeding is to watch for swallowing sound and motion. If there is only motion of babies mouth and cheeks baby is only sucking. Continue reading…

How often should I feed my baby?

March 22nd, 2007 · Posted in Breastfeeding · 0 Comments

At first your newborn and you should get to know each other, and get used to each other’s needs. From the first day the best thing you can do is nurse as often as you think your baby wants it. It will probably wary from every hour to every three or four hours. If your baby is under the expected weight nurse it at least every two hours. You’ll see how the baby will progress. In the first few weeks the most important thing…