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Expressing your breast milk is a great way to give yourself a little freedom while making sure baby is getting the best nutrition. Our mums show yo...
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Expressing your breast milk is a great way to give yourself a little freedom while making sure baby is getting the best nutrition. Our mums show you various methods and discuss which ones worked best for them.
Many mums choose to express they breast milk as it can make life easier and you can be confident your baby can still have the benefits of breast milk even if you are away from her. Whether you're just out for a few hours, or have gone back to work, your baby can carry on enjoying your milk while someone else is caring for her.
If you to be away from your baby for a long period of time, you will need to express your breast milk while you and your baby are apart. This is important as it will stop your breasts becoming too full and uncomfortable.
Expressing breast milk can also be a great way to increase your overall milk supply.
Expressing breast milk by hand is the cheapest way as you don't need to buy equipment. The trick of expressing breast milk by hand is to put pressure on the milk ducts behind your nipple, rather than squeezing the nipple itself. It's a useful knack to have and can help you to relieve your breasts if they're too full.
Many breastfeeding mums find it easier to use a manual or electric pump. To use an electric pump, you put a suction cup over your breast, turn the machine on, and let it do the work. The electric breast pump will extract your milk, depositing it in an attached container. Manual pumps also use a suction cup, but you'll have to repeatedly squeeze a handle to extract your milk.
It takes anywhere between 15 minutes and 45 minutes to pump both your breasts. You need to continually pump for as long as your milk is flowing well. Change breasts when the flow slows down, and pump each breast twice.
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Having trouble getting baby to latch on to your breast? Get advice from mums like you and experts on the best ways to breastfeed your baby.
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Having trouble getting baby to latch on to your breast? Get advice from mums like you and experts on the best ways to breastfeed your baby.
Although many women find breastfeeding straightforward, there are some who have problems. But don't give up because there are ways of relieving them
Sore, cracked nipples
Your baby's frequent attempts at latching on, especially if she doesn't manage it properly first time at each feed, can make your nipples very sore and sometimes cracked and bleeding. But, uncomfortable as it may be, the best cure is actually to keep on feeding, but making sure your baby is correctly positioned at the breast.
Engorgement
When your milk first comes in, your breasts become very full and engorged. Engorgement can also occur later if you don't alternate breasts when feeding. Feeding your baby relieves the condition. Engorged breasts can flatten out your nipples, making it more difficult for your baby to latch on. If this is the case, express a little milk by hand before you feed her.
Blocked ducts
A blocked milk duct can sometimes cause a hard, tender red patch to appear on your breast. Make sure your bra is not too tight and feed your baby from the affected breast first, leaning forward slightly as this will help to empty the breast. Putting cold Savoy cabbage leaves from the fridge into your bra to the soothe your breast often helps. Standing in a warm shower and gently stroking a comb down the affected part of your breast may help to ease the blockage. Talk to your midwife, health visitor, GP or breastfeeding counsellor if there is no improvement within a couple of days.
Mastitis
This is usually caused by breastmilk collecting behind a blocked milk duct, although it can also be caused by an infection. Your breast will become hot and tender and you'll develop a high temperature and flu-like symptoms. If you have these symptoms, see your health visitor or midwife as soon as possible so you can start a course of antibiotics.
Thrush
If you suffer from intense pain inside your breasts during or after breastfeeding, have cracked nipples that won't heal or very sensitive nipples, you may have thrush, which may have been passed on orally by your baby during breastfeeding. Talk to your GP, midwife or health visitor about getting treatment.
Using nipple shields
Nipple shields - flexible silicone protectors with holes at the top, which are placed over the nipple - may help to ease the pain while feeding. They can be difficult to keep in place if your breasts are very full. Use them only to give your nipples a couple of days rest, otherwise your baby may get used to them and find it hard to return to your breast.
Let down
Let down - a reflex that starts your milk flowing down your milk ducts - can be felt as a slight tingling sensation, or it can be quite uncomfortable. It can take anything from a few seconds to a few minutes, depending on how relaxed you are. If you do find it uncomfortable, make sure you are wearing a well-fitted bra, don't wear tight tops and avoid carrying bags that brush against your breasts and cause discomfort.
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Does your child make mealtimes a real challenge? Don't worry it's probably just a phase and there are ways to get your toddler to eat well. Our mum...
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Does your child make mealtimes a real challenge? Don't worry it's probably just a phase and there are ways to get your toddler to eat well. Our mums and experts give advice and ideas on dealing with a child that turns their nose up at mealtimes.
Sick of lovingly preparing food for your toddler only to have it thrown on the floor? Our expert's got the answers to your 10 most common feeding problems...
Many a battle of wills has taken place over the tea table. Toddlers eat when they feel like it and are as fickle with their favourite foods as they are with their mood swings.
Not even bribery or brute force will get junior to eat that extra spoonful if he doesn't want to. So how do you know if he's eating enough to sustain his high energy levels? There's no one easy answer, but our expert nutritionist has come up with some reassuring advice.
Mealtime battles may be fun for toddlers, but it can be distressing and frustrating for you, especially when you think he's not getting the right nutrients...
Many parents are so anxious to ensure their children are getting a decent diet that they resort to all sorts of tricks and tactics to make them eat.
The best way to deal with a toddler on virtual hunger strike is to stop fighting about food. All the things we're tempted to do, like wheedle, cajole or lose our tempers, probably only make him more determined not to touch his food.
Studies show family mealtimes are becoming a thing of the past, with more of us eating on the run or staggering meals to suit everyone's busy schedules. But toddlers need structured mealtimes so they get used the idea that, at certain times of day, they should sit in a certain place and eat a meal.
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Having trouble getting baby to latch on to your breast? Get advice from mums like you and experts on the best ways to breastfeed your baby.
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Having trouble getting baby to latch on to your breast? Get advice from mums like you and experts on the best ways to breastfeed your baby.
Although many women find breastfeeding straightforward, there are some who have problems. But don't give up because there are ways of relieving them
Sore, cracked nipples
Your baby's frequent attempts at latching on, especially if she doesn't manage it properly first time at each feed, can make your nipples very sore and sometimes cracked and bleeding. But, uncomfortable as it may be, the best cure is actually to keep on feeding, but making sure your baby is correctly positioned at the breast.
Engorgement
When your milk first comes in, your breasts become very full and engorged. Engorgement can also occur later if you don't alternate breasts when feeding. Feeding your baby relieves the condition. Engorged breasts can flatten out your nipples, making it more difficult for your baby to latch on. If this is the case, express a little milk by hand before you feed her.
Blocked ducts
A blocked milk duct can sometimes cause a hard, tender red patch to appear on your breast. Make sure your bra is not too tight and feed your baby from the affected breast first, leaning forward slightly as this will help to empty the breast. Putting cold Savoy cabbage leaves from the fridge into your bra to the soothe your breast often helps. Standing in a warm shower and gently stroking a comb down the affected part of your breast may help to ease the blockage. Talk to your midwife, health visitor, GP or breastfeeding counsellor if there is no improvement within a couple of days.
Mastitis
This is usually caused by breastmilk collecting behind a blocked milk duct, although it can also be caused by an infection. Your breast will become hot and tender and you'll develop a high temperature and flu-like symptoms. If you have these symptoms, see your health visitor or midwife as soon as possible so you can start a course of antibiotics.
Thrush
If you suffer from intense pain inside your breasts during or after breastfeeding, have cracked nipples that won't heal or very sensitive nipples, you may have thrush, which may have been passed on orally by your baby during breastfeeding. Talk to your GP, midwife or health visitor about getting treatment.
Using nipple shields
Nipple shields - flexible silicone protectors with holes at the top, which are placed over the nipple - may help to ease the pain while feeding. They can be difficult to keep in place if your breasts are very full. Use them only to give your nipples a couple of days rest, otherwise your baby may get used to them and find it hard to return to your breast.
Let down
Let down - a reflex that starts your milk flowing down your milk ducts - can be felt as a slight tingling sensation, or it can be quite uncomfortable. It can take anything from a few seconds to a few minutes, depending on how relaxed you are. If you do find it uncomfortable, make sure you are wearing a well-fitted bra, don't wear tight tops and avoid carrying bags that brush against your breasts and cause discomfort.
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Making up a bottle feed correctly is important for your baby's health. Our easy step-by-step guide should answer all your questions and give you that extra reassurance.
As far as bonding goes, bottle-feeding mothers can revel in the same close contact as their breastfeeding friends. In many ways, you're actually better placed to give your baby 100% of your relaxed attention without any stresses over sore nipples, latching on or whether your newborn is taking on enough milk.
So here's our no-nonsense guide to getting bottle feeding right for your baby.
You will need:
At least six bottles and 10 teats (teats have a habit of getting lost, and should be replaced regularly anyway).
Formula powder. It can be an idea to practise making up a feed in advance, before your baby's screaming with hunger and you're all fingers and thumbs.
- A clean, descaled kettle.
9 methods of safe bottle feeding
By midwife Janet Fyle
1. The water must be actually boiling when it is mixed with the powder. Never mix cooled boiled water with the powdered formula as the powder itself is not sterile, so neither will the feed be. If you're away from home, take a flask of hot boiled water with you and mix while still hot. Ready-mix cartons are another option.
2. If you're making up several feeds in advance, mix the milk with boiling water then cool down the mixed feed as fast as possible. Store in the fridge for no more than 24 hours. Never leave a feed standing around at room temperature.
3. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions when mixing formula and use the scoop provided. Don't be tempted to add in extra powder -- it will alter the sodium balance of the feed and can dangerously overload your baby with salt.
4. Level off the top of each scoop of formula powder with a knife to make sure you're not overloading the feed. And never guess the amount.
5. Never keep half-drunk feeds for re-heating later. Milk is likely to go off and give your baby an upset tummy.
6. Once mixed, allow the feed to cool until it reaches body temperature -- squirt a little on to your inner arm or wrist to check it's not too hot.
7. Choose an appropriate formula for your baby's age, according to manufacturer's instructions. Ordinary cow's milk is not suitable for babies until they reach 12 months.
8. Follow the manufacturer's instructions on the quantity of milk to feed your baby each day. Do not exceed them without consulting your midwife or health visitor first as with bottles it is possible to overfeed, causing obesity.
9. Do not mix feeds with bottled mineral water. This can be extremely dangerous as the balance of sodium (salt) will be wrong. Always use tap water from the cold tap, as water from the hot tap may have been sitting in a tank and is not safe to drink.
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And really helpful!
Why don't you do a video on feeding your baby solids or something?
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