Breastfeeding: benefits, duration, feeding and tips for successful breastfeeding

Breastfeeding a newborn can start during the hour of birth, if it went well, during the first skin to skin with its mother.The baby is then positioned, ideal, on his stomach and he has reflexes allowing him to lift his feet and bring his hands to his mouth."The smell of amniotic fluid and the mother's breast areola have the same smell. The infant is therefore guided and he will go up to his mother. The baby's movements on his stomach will also helpExpulsion of the placenta. Breastfeeding after childbirth is ideal, because the baby experiences an autonomous way of food, "explains Marion Guérin, childcare nurse and lactation consultant.

Does the first feeding last long?

The duration of the first feed is very variable.According to the specialist, the newborn takes 45 minutes at an hour to reach the breast of his mother.He will then be able to suck up as he pleases for about an hour."This moment allows the child and the new mother to know each other. It is important that the nursing staff supervise this moment, but while letting the pair discover themselves," said the lactation consultant.

It is also possible to breastfeed a baby born prematurely.The mother's milk is however different because it is richer and adapted to the needs of the newborn.The latter sometimes does not have the strength to make an effective feeding."We can therefore offer him colostrum, in other words milk, in a small syringe or a spoon so that he benefits from all the benefits of this milk. It is sometimes required to initiate lactation in the breast pump when theAs a child goes into resuscitation and that he is separated from his mother, "adds Marion Guérin.

Breastfeeding: Can we breastfeed several months after an early judgment or non-food?

Support is often necessary for a mother wishing to take back or start breastfeeding several months after the birth of the baby.We then start from relating.In question ?The mother's body was not or more stimulated by the children's feedings.The latter will therefore need help to relaunch lactation.

The mammary gland matured during pregnancy.Lactation can then be relaunched with a breast pump, or by breastfeeding, but breastfeeding a child aged 12-13 months can be more difficult.A baby incorporates his suction reflex around three months.Regarding older children who have or no longer breastfed, suction is no longer a reflex and intra-buccal depression allowing the transfer of milk within the breast is more difficult to set up.

A lactation assistance system (DAL) can also be set up.A fine pipe is placed in a bottle and positioned along the nipple at the same time as the baby heads.This tool improves milk transfer and helping a mother who wishes to start, regain breastfeeding or whose baby does not gain enough weight.

Regarding adoptions or co-partners, we speak of induced lactation when there is a breastfeeding project.The mother (s) can follow a hormonal treatment prescribed by their attending physician in order to mimic pregnancy and bring the mammary gland to maturation.

How many times a day, should we breastfeed a child?

According to Marion Guérin, a newborn baby can be breastfed between eight to ten times a day, but the appetite varies from one infant to another and adapts to the lactation of the mother.Some need to be breastfeeding more often while others are fewer feeding per day.

Signs may indicate that a baby is hungry or has arrived at satiety.It is recommended to present the breast regularly to a newborn and to practice skin to skin to identify the signs of awakening indicating that it is hungry."He can pull his tongue, put his hands on his mouth. These microphones are less visible when the child wears a lot of clothes or he is in his cradle, far from his parents' body," explains the specialist beforeTo add "Better not to wait until he starts to cry to give him the breast. We risk hurting himself, because the baby is too pissed off or can position himself badly on the breast."

A baby can show in different ways that he is full.He can stop transferring milk and continue to suckle the breast of his mother without swallowing.Others express it by opening their hands, loosening their fists or won the breast.

It is also important to observe the behavior of a newborn in order to know if the feed is effective.The mother can then identify signs of suction and swallowing meaning that her child feeds properly.To help him, she can also perform a breast compression of putting her hand in C and press her breast at the same time as feeding in order to increase the pressure on the mammary gland.

Breastfeeding: What are the benefits of this practice?

Breastfeeding has several benefits for the health of a child.Breast milk contains a large quantity of antibodies which promote the proper implementation of the immune system and fight against infectious diseases.

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Nourishing your child in the breast also would have a preventive effect in relation to obesity, according to a study by the World Health Organization (WHO), published in 2019. For the needs of this research, nearly 30,000 children aged sixAt nine and from 16 European countries had been recruited.According to the results, "children who have never been breastfed have 22% probability in addition to being obese" compared to those who have been fed at least in part to breast milk for six months or more.

"This can partly explain by the fact that breastfeeding induces hormonal responses different from those provided by infants," said WHO.Babies having consumed industrial powder milk would have presented a higher insulin level than that of breastfeeding children.The fat deposit would therefore be more stimulated in these children, according to the study.

Breastfeeding also has benefits for the mother.A study, published in 2018 in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), had indicated that the risk of developing type 2 diabetes would have been reduced by 47% in women who have breastfed for at least six months.To achieve this conclusion, scientists had observed 1,200 participants aged 18 to 30 and who were not affected by diabetes at the start of research, from 1986 to 2016. "We have noticed a very strong link between durationbreastfeeding a child and a reduction in the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and, after taking into account all the factors predisposing to this disease, "said study officials.

What are the hormones stimulated by breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding promotes the secretion of oxytocin, a hormone naturally manufactured by the pituitary gland located in the brain.This hormone is responsible for the ejection of milk and its secretion is favored during feeding.Another virtue?It helps the uterus quickly resume its place after childbirth.

A synergy is created between a mother and her baby during feedings."Thanks to breastfeeding, the child manages to find a day and night pace. Morning milk contains dopamine, a hormone that helps a small dynamic, and evening milk contains melatonin which promotes the'Sleeping, "says the lactation consultant.

Breastfeeding would also reduce the risks of postpartum hemorrhages and would have a protective effect against breast cancer, according to Marion Guérin."Breastfeeding also improves sleep in women. The latter has a more restorative and recovery sleep, provided that she does coododo and that she does not have to get up at night to feed her child", indicates the lactation consultant.

How long is the breastfeeding period?

The breastfeeding period depends on the pair.It can last more or less long depending on the child's needs and the mother's choice.The latter can choose to stop suckling naturally before his two years and some continue up to their six-seven years.Each case is therefore different.

Breast milk is always present as long as the breasts are stimulated.Mothers can therefore make a co-eating with children of different age, with twins, triplets, quadruplets and can also breastfeed in a single breast.

What is the recommended food during breastfeeding?

It is important to eat varied and balanced during breastfeeding.Foods prohibited during pregnancy such as sushi, oysters or certain cheeses are not for a nursing mother.Regarding alcoholic beverages, it is possible to consume from time to time, but without performing excess.

In rarer cases, a baby can have digestive sensitivities and can react to certain foods containing proteins such as eggs or cow's milk.It is then necessary that the woman adapts her diet.

Breastfeeding: How to position yourself during feeding?

"The positions vary according to the comfort of the pair. It is necessary that it is a posture suitable for the mother and the child allowing the secretion of oxytocin. The position also depends on the age of the child. Manynewborns are more comfortable to suck up when their mother is semi-drained. They are on her stomach and gravity is then an aid allowing them to best activate their archaic reflexes. Growing up, children are more tonedAnd they find the positions they love, "says Marion Guérin.

What are the causes that can be responsible for pain during breastfeeding?

Pain can occur during breastfeeding."Emotional causes, linked to birth, a bad position in utero or even breastfeeding postures can trigger pain for the mother. A woman who is afraid of hurting, tense and therefore feel pain", details the specialist.According to the latter, it is very important to support the mother and offer her solutions to reduce pain.In particular, it can change its position during breastfeeding or follow manual therapy such as chiropraxia, osteopathy or acupuncture.

"If the pains persist, once all the correigible causes have been discussed, we observe the sucking more closely. We perform a finger exam to identify potential tensions in the baby's mouth. To remedy it, we proposeGames and massages to relax the oral sphere. Restrictive brakes of the tongue can be responsible for pain during feeding they can prevent the child from using his oral function optimally. Surgical correction can sometimes be recommended in order to'Improve oral functions, "adds Marion Guérin.

Thanks to Marion Guérin, a nurse-powerner and a lactation consultant

Sources: the World Health Organization, the Journal of the American Medical Association

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