Guest guest Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 I just saw that Vicky posted to you. Take her advice for the breastfeeding she is a qualified lactation consultant. Sonya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 DT: Sonya's advice is correct also. (and thank you Sonya for your compliment of me) In addition, if the mom is engorged (milk coming in causing mom to have very full and hard breasts) have her put hot packs on her breasts before nursing to help the milk let down. another idea, which is ideal if to have the mother go to bed with the baby and do nothing but eat, sleep and nurse the baby whenever he seems interested which might be every 45 minutes. But she has to learn to get a good latch in the lying down position. Perhaps a woman near you can help her with that. If she has sore nipples, or if the baby isn't gaining 1/2 ounce a day or so you should go see a hospital lactation consultant, as Sonya said. Keep us informed as you go. Each day postpartum is a new day. Vicky York, IBCLC, CPD Postpartum Care Services Rogue Valley Area, Oregon http://mypeoplepc.com/members/vmyork/ http://vmyork.ikarma.com/id269 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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