Breastfeeding and/or bottle?
As a pregnant or new mother, many questions arise in connection with breastfeeding. First of all, it's about finding out what feels right for you - whether you want to breastfeed, bottle feed or perhaps combine both.
Although many mothers want to breastfeed, it does not work for everyone. Some deliberately opt out for various reasons. Regardless of your choice, it is important to remember: A good mother does not sit in the breasts.
Skin-to-skin contact is important
In the beginning, it is important to breastfeed often, as the child's pacifier sends a signal to the body to produce milk. The more the baby sucks, the faster the milk comes in. If you don't succeed in getting the baby to nurse much at first, make sure there is plenty of skin-to-skin contact on your breast. It stimulates milk production and strengthens the bond between you and your child. Skin to skin also helps the baby adjust from life in the womb to life outside.
Alternative or supplement to breastfeeding
When you give your baby a bottle, it can contain either expressed breast milk or formula. One of the advantages of the bottle is that it can relieve the mother - father or others can also take part in the meals when the baby is hungry.
Take care of the clothes with a bib
After breastfeeding or bottle-feeding, it is a good idea to put a bib over the shoulder when the baby has to burp. Our practical fly bibs from Mushie effectively protects the clothes against fly and drool. They are form-fitting and easy to handle - even with one hand.
Sitting positions when breastfeeding
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Traditional breastfeeding position: You sit upright with baby in your arms, belly to belly, with the head resting in your arm. A flexible position that can be used almost anywhere.
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Gemini position: Baby lies under your arm with his head on your chest. Practical if you have to breastfeed two children at the same time.
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Lying position: You lie stomach to stomach with baby nursing from the breast facing the mattress. Use possibly a cloth nappy under the chest for support – takes some practice at first.
- Reclining position: You sit half up, half down, with baby resting on your stomach. Baby's reflexes are stimulated when hands and feet are in contact with you, which supports breastfeeding.
Sitting positions when giving bottles
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Traditional position: Baby lies half-sitting in your arms with the head slightly higher than the body. Provides good eye contact and can be used anywhere.
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Lying position: You lie down together with the baby, who lies at an angle on your arm or pillow - it is important that the baby does not lie completely flat to avoid backflow of milk.
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Sitting position: Baby lies on a nursing pillow on your thighs with back and head resting. You have good eye contact and can hold baby in your hand during the meal.
- Sitting on an incline: Baby sits on your lap with his back against your stomach. Provides closeness and support - and good comfort for both of you.
