Did breast feed come glib for you and little one?
We did. I have flat nipples and my son's tongue be all over the place. We're good now though :)
Yes it was extremely difficult in the beginning.
I have a c-section so any pressure on my stomach was uncomfortable. So i had to use the football hold which be much harder for her to latch. I was in so much pain to commence with, plus, when my stomach muscles tensed up during feedings that was excruciating along with the strain from my c-section.
I was never quite sure whether she was in reality feeding, i had given her enough, she be always wanting to be breastfed...SO stressful.
But after 2-4 weeks i had got it perfect. So much easier than i had imagined...
I was so glad i was unyielding with breastfeeding, it was worth the hassle.
Oh yes, breastfeeding is a challenge if your baby have difficult times trying to obtain a grip, but once they get it, is easy. But for you, it takes couple weeks to mastered it too. I instinctively didn't enjoyed breastfeeding so I stop when I went back to work.
I did have an incredibly difficult time - my son would grasp so frustrated, he would latch on but only for 2 or 3 seconds - after 5 days and trying several different methods - nipple shields, expressing etc - i discovered i was solely producing 1/4 oz of milk - so that was why he was getting frustrated.
I had to furnish up and have since found out that i actually have some medical problem here which means my milk glands dont work properly/effectively enough to feed a babe-in-arms - my breasts dont even grow during pregnancy so yeah..
I did persevere and persevere and persevere beside my son but it just didn't work and made me feel completely useless. On top of that the midwives and breastfeeding counsellors belittled me and made me feel approaching an inch tall... not a very pleasant experience i have to right to be heard!
It was not undemanding at first because of the engorgement and the pain. I had to learn to hold on to practicing with the latch-on techniques and how I liked to hold my son when I nursed. But after just about 2 weeks after he was born things definitely began to capture easier. I was determined to breastfeed, therefore I was determined to be consistent beside the process. I stayed in contact with my healthcare professionals and my mom (who nursed 5 children) for the best possible advice and encouragement. I loved the bonding and the closeness that breastfeeding provided for me and my son. So its economically worth the work in the beginning! Best of luck to you and God bless!
NO! It did not come instinctively for me at all. My son was a "poor latcher," and if I didn't have a supportive relatives, I probably would have just switched to formula. He also lost over about two pounds within the first few weeks, which also increased my anxiety. We hung in there, and after about 6 weeks, it become a LOT easier, although it be still painful at that time. After about 3 months, it was no longer hurting for me.
It was very difficult for me and I gave up after single 2 weeks. In the hospital I was having a hard time getting my son to latch, and the nurses have me use a nipple shield. It gave the baby enough to latch onto, but it hurt unsuccessfully. After we left the hospital he wouldn't breastfeed without the nipple shield, and he would nurse for about 45 minutes, but would cry because he be hungry when he finished nursing. I was a first time mother and I cried every day because I thought I was adjectives my baby. So, after 2 weeks I started formula full time. If I ever have another child I hope breastfeeding comes easier now that I know more roughly speaking it.
seriously of people said that classes were a waste of bread but i took a breastfeeding class and it helped so much! of course, the first latch was awkward and raw but he got the hang of it soon after. now my just problem is that he's more active and likes to move his head too much to where on earth i have trouble getting him to aim for the right spot! lol
No, it didn't! My baby has a severe cleft palate and isn't even able to bottle nurture. She is fed through NG tube. I pumped for 41/2 months with her, and now she is on partially formula and half frozen pumped milk, and she will be for a couple more months until her surgeries so I can stretch it. The first two months were the roughest. It always be hard, but as I went on it got for a moment easier. if it weren't for the fact that she stopped sleeping through the night and the fact that I kept getting mastitis, I would still be pumping.
As complex as it was for me, (painful, especially the plugged ducts/mastitis, not to mention the sleep deprivation and exhaustion- pumping in addition to feeding) supply be never much of an issue. I actually know women who breastfed the "natural" way and had more of a strong time than others. For a lucky couple of my friends, it was a breeze. I've learned never to judge anybody.
I believe you deserve a big kudos for sticking with it. Breastfeeding is just plain TOUGH for a lot of us. Worth it, but tough.
Sorry, my kids were like piggies at the trough. I think I be a milking cow in a past life! LOL Source(s): Mom of 3 and preggers near #4
I had a horrible time...in the hospital, my daughter be just too lazy to suck effectively. I had a ton of different nurses trying to serve me. For the first 4-5 weeks, I was in a tremendous amount of pain, but I put up next to it because my daughter was hungry, but then I gave up. I am presently an exclusive pumper :)
It was very easier said than done for me at first but with time it got easier.
goodness yes it took weeks and weeks, but it's worth it
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