Today......FEEDING

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Breast-feeding is certainly the simplest method and it creates an emotional attachment between both mother and child. Any healthy woman who wants to breast-feed her baby can do so, all she need is the desire and motivation. When a mother first starts to breast-feed, she may be worried that she won't have sufficient milk for the baby. The milk is just beginning to fill up, first a creamy yellowish substance called Colostrum is produced. Colostrum contains more protein and less fat than breast milk. Secretions of colostrum are small but during this time the baby does not need much fluid and colostrum will give adequate nutrition.

If there is no enough milk for the first few days, don't worry.Let the baby suck for 3, 5 or even 10 minutes. Start with 3 minutes the first day, 5 minutes the second and so on work up to 15- 20 minutes. In this way the nipples will be toughened. Be sure to use both breasts. By emptying the breast, milk production is stimulated, thus an adequate milk supply dependent upon using both breasts.

Depending on how often the baby wants to feed, don't watch the clock. Feed the baby every 4 hours on the dot. Never wake your baby up at night. The baby will awaken you. Have a great feeding and enjoy every moment of motherhood.