BREASTFEEDING AND POSTPARTUM

Every Tuesday I share some parenting tips with you guys on this Platform and via my podcast.

Our Theme this month of June is Newborn 

So today I will be talking about Breastfeeding, and what new mums experience in the first few weeks of giving birth and more …

So if you’re a new mum this is for you 👇👇👇

Eight Myths About Breastfeeding 👇👇

1️⃣Breastfeeding should come naturally

2️⃣Nipple shape matters. 

3️⃣Small breasts won’t make enough milk

4️⃣If breastfeeding starts out difficult, it will just get worse

5️⃣Nipple pain is normal

6️⃣Babies should only nurse from one breast at each feeding. ..

8️⃣ Only breast fed babies are strong and healthy

BREASTFEEDING YOUR BABY

Breastfeeding can be hard, especially if your baby refuses to accept it. 

What can you do? You may keep trying or speak to your midwife. 

So think about this question before you start: Are you going to breastfeed or use formula in the first six month? 

Let me start by saying this though, whichever way you choose to feed your baby is up to you. 

You read that breastfeeding isn’t supposed to hurt, but at the beginning, it does, even if you’re doing it right. 

If you’re having trouble with milk production or can’t get your baby to fall asleep, don’t beat yourself up (It happens) 

Talking from experience, some babies will accept breasts and some won’t.

No one knows your journey, so no one should be passing judgment. If breastfeeding isn’t the best option for your family, that’s totally okay. You can still be a wonderful parent and have a happy, healthy baby if you choose to formula feed. 

And if you do decide to breastfeed, that’s great too and a wonderful way to bond with the baby, but go easy on yourself. 

It’s often a bumpy start and for some moms it can take real work.

 In the end, just do what you feel is best—and don’t let anyone make you feel bad about it.

SLEEPING 

You hear about new parents being exhausted, but in the first few days you can run well on adrenaline. Then, slowly, the lack of sleep starts to not only catch up with you but overtake you and rule your life. 

In the early week most babies doze on your chest after feeding. 

Most new mums would prefer to put their baby in a cot. They don’t want the baby in their bed, but it usually doesn’t work like that — at least for those first nights.

So do what works for you and your baby 👶 

Please remember this 👉 Everything is a phase 

You may have a good week with your baby this week and the following week you’re struggling because they just won’t stop crying, guess what it’s ok because it will change too. So don’t worry 😉 🤗♥️♥️🥰

POSTPARTUM 

The postpartum period is commonly defined as the six weeks after childbirth. This is a very important time for both you and your newborn baby as you are trying to know each other. In the first few hours and days after childbirth, you will experience many changes, both physically and emotionally.

 Over the next six weeks or so, your reproductive tract will slowly return to the way it was before you became pregnant.

 If you had a caesarean section, your recovery will be different from that of a vaginal delivery. 

HERE ARE SOME OF THE THINGS YOU MAY EXPERIENCE AFTER GIVING BIRTH TO YOUR BABY 

1. You will have weak pelvic after giving birth 
2. Every time you breastfeed your baby, you will feel some pain 
3. Bleeding a lot – for the first few days, it’s heavy bright red and may contain blood clots. It will get lighter in color later, so don’t worry 😉 
4. Your breast will get bigger and painful
5. Your belly may still look like you’re pregnant 
6. Hair loss(but your hair will grow back)
7. Going to the toilet after you have a baby can be painful as well. 

BABY CLOTHING 

Don’t invest in newborn clothes. They’ll be in a nappy and a sleeping suit most of the time, and will outgrow everything in a week.

Maybe buy a few : blankets, hats, diapers. 

New born don’t need too much clothing. 

2 FIRST AID KIT

Get some first aid kit because sometimes you never know, and just in case you need it. 

You may need to check your baby’s temperature at night so you need a thermometer. 

My final thoughts

Having a baby is a blessing and a joyful thing, so enjoy this moment with your little one. They don’t stay babies for long 😀

Also, if you’re a new mom, please remember all children are different, I should know I have four children, and every birth is different, some can be easy and some might be a bit challenging. 

But let’s try to be intentional and deliberate with our parenting daily. 

Research shows that we develop 85% of our brain cells before age 3. So giving your baby a great start is crucial. 

 Raising a child is like building a house 🏠 you need to have a plan and stick to it, things may not happen exactly the way you want it to be, but it’s ok. We just need to keep trying our best everyday.

Congratulations again to our new mums and dads 🙌🙌🥰🤗♥️♥️♥️

Thanks 

Olu ♥️

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