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How to breastfeed your baby correctly?

How do I breastfeed my baby correctly? How should I position myself to breastfeed? When should I put my baby to the breast? Is my baby getting enough milk?  

During the first few weeks, or even the first month, you will likely need a little time to settle in, both you and your baby — but you will see, it does not last! You will quickly get your baby latched on, and will be able to breastfeed anywhere, very easily!

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How do I breastfeed my baby correctly? How should I position myself to breastfeed? When should I put my baby to the breast? 

 

These are all questions that a new mother who has chosen to breastfeed may ask herself, during the nine months of pregnancy or after the birth of her baby.

As well as fostering a very strong mother-child bond, breast milk is the best nutrition a mother can give her baby. However, breastfeeding can be a source of worry and discomfort, and it is important to prepare for it from pregnancy onwards.

During the first few weeks, or even the first month, you will likely need a little time to settle in — both you and your baby — but you'll see, it won't last long! You'll quickly get your baby latched on, and will be able to breastfeed anywhere, very easily!

 

A mother needs to feel well for her baby to feel well

After birth, all the attention shifts to the newborn, and the mother is far too often forgotten… And yet, the first rule for successful breastfeeding is that the mother is in good health, in good shape, and confident!

Don't neglect yourself — take care of your diet, ask for advice when you need it, and look after yourself and your health!

You need to feel rested (as much as possible, at any rate!) and calm in order to breastfeed your baby well.

Take care mama

Il est normal que vous mettiez quelques semaines avant de trouver votre rythme pour l’allaitement. Soyez patiente.  

How to prepare for a breastfeeding session with your baby?

For breastfeeding to be a success, it's important to prepare properly, especially in the early days while feeding is getting established. 

Set up your feeding space with everything you need close to hand (a glass of water, a snack if needed, some music, a book…) so you don't have to get up. You'll feel more relaxed, latching your baby will go more smoothly, and you'll be able to breastfeed more comfortably!

Chez certaines mamans, du lait peut couler de l’autre sein pendant l’allaitement, prévoyez du coup un coussinet d'allaitement ou une coupelle pour éviter de vous retrouver mouillée.

For the first few times, get yourself comfortably settled in a cosy armchair or on the sofa to breastfeed. Support your back well, with a pillow or cushion if needed. You should feel completely relaxed. Those who wish to can also use a breastfeeding pillow to position their baby at the right height for the breast. 

And before picking up your baby to breastfeed, remember to wash your hands. There is no need to clean your nipple before a feed — the scent of breast milk will stimulate and guide your baby.

Try, as much as possible, not to let your baby cry from hunger for too long — they may become agitated when you put them to the breast.

Very quickly, you will learn to recognise your baby's cues: hands to the mouth, lip movements… and you will know the right moment to put them to the breast so they are calm and patient, and in the best state to take in enough breast milk. Trust them — babies know how to signal when hunger is on its way!

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What is the best position for breastfeeding your baby?

Il est primordial de bien positionner votre bébé pour allaiter. C'est un pré requis indispensable avant même d'envisager de prendre un complément alimentaire femme allaitante pour soutenir sa lactation. Une mauvaise position ou prise au sein est souvent à l'origine d'une baisse de lactation.

Pour téter correctement, il faut que :

  • votre bébé ait son ventre plaqué contre vous, voir même sa tête (s’il est gêné pour respirer, essayez de plaquer un peu plus ses fesses ou soulevez votre sein),
  • votre bébé prenne tout le mamelon et l’auréole (au moins en grande partie) dans la bouche, afin de stimuler correctement la production de lait. Faîtes attention cependant à ce qu’il ne tire pas sur le mamelon pour éviter l’apparition de crevasses,
  • votre bébé ait sa mâchoire inférieure suffisamment loin du sein pour effectuer correctement le travail de succion.

Pendant l’allaitement, si votre bébé tête et avale du lait de manière régulière, alors tout va bien !

Vous souhaitez en savoir plus ? Lisez notre article sur les positions pour allaiter.

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Chez certaines mamans, du lait peut couler de l’autre sein pendant l’allaitement, prévoyez du coup un coussinet ou une coupelle pour éviter de vous retrouver mouillée.

Did you know?

Vous pouvez masser vos tétons après chaque tétée avec une goutte de votre lait pour prévenir les gerçures et craquelures.

How do you look after your breasts while breastfeeding?

Les douleurs de l’allaitement ne sont pas une fatalité. N’hésitez pas à demander des conseils si vous avez le moindre doute sur le développement de crevasse ou gerçure pendant l’allaitement maternel.

Dès votre grossesse, prenez soin de vos seins et massez-les avec de l’huile pour bien les hydrater.

Si votre bébé tête correctement, vous ne devriez sentir aucune douleur sur votre mamelon. Dès que vous sentez une douleur, essayez de replacer votre bébé au sein.

Vous pouvez également masser vos tétons après chaque tétée avec une goutte de votre lait pour prévenir des gerçures, craquelures et crevasses allaitement. En cas de douleurs, vous pouvez utiliser une compresse allaitement froide pour soulager immédiatement. 

Tamponnez pour sécher avec une compresse ou un coton propre et essayez d’attendre un peu avant de remettre votre soutien-gorge.

Prendre un complément alimentaire post partum riche en vitamine C par exemple peut favoriser la cicatrisation. 

En savoir plus ? Lisez notre article sur les douleurs de l'allaitement.

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In conclusion

Breastfeeding is not always straightforward — it is well worth preparing for it during your months of pregnancy or just after birth, by seeking advice from those around you and in particular from the healthcare professionals supporting you.

Take care of yourself, do not neglect your diet and health, rest, and prepare properly for breastfeeding 

An IBCLC lactation consultant can support you if you have any questions or need advice on how to breastfeed!

Happy breastfeeding, and enjoy every moment with your baby!

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