The help of fathers will help create a comfortable mentality for mothers, thereby helping mothers get a plentiful source of milk when breastfeeding. Daddy, what are you waiting for without rolling up your sleeves to support you?
It is possible to help mothers feed their babies, feed their babies to sleep and bathe their babies, but daddy can't “dabble” in breastfeeding? Not really, dad. Mom also needs the support of dad, at least 5 "duties" below.
Exclusive breastfeeding doesn't mean dad can stand out!
1 / Helping mom to be more comfortable
Create a relaxing space in your home for breastfeeding . Dad should find a comfortable chair, soft pillows and a small table to put drinks and snacks, add some burping towels to catch the dripping milk or the baby. Maybe she also likes having a few books and magazines for comfort reading and a tablet or TV remote within reach.
2 / Get help
Find a breastfeeding related clinic near home. Maybe she will sometimes need to hear useful advice and help from experts, midwives and other mothers.
3 / Remind mom to add enough water
Put a glass of water next to the mother while she is breastfeeding. Keeping the mother's body hydrated is essential for the production of healthy milk . If the mother is dehydrated, the body will have trouble securing enough milk for her baby.
Revealing 15 types of milk-healthy drinks for mothers after birth For those who breastfeed, a balanced and nutritious diet with a variety of dairy foods is very important if you want to maintain a healthy milk supply abundant for you. Tell mom 15 extremely effective drinks that help milk. Do not ignore mom!
4 / Protect the mother's "breast"
Apply lanolin cream (fleece) to your nipples. Lanolin contains great healing ingredients and this creamy action can help prevent and relieve chest pain. You can still leave lanolin on your breasts during breastfeeding, because it is extremely safe for your baby.
5 / Check your child's health
Check your baby's 'tongue twitching' after birth. A tongue malfunction affects 1 in 20 babies and prevents them from breastfing properly. A quick and painless cut of the sublingual ligament usually solves everything. After that, breastfeeding can start again right away.
Is your baby growing healthy? There is no need to take your baby to the hospital for a general check or use modern machines to test, mothers can still easily recognize the baby's health condition based on daily manifestations. Together "catch the pulse" for your baby!
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