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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS TO COMMON BREASTFEEDING CONCERNS
Q: How do I know baby is getting enough? Q: I just fed him and he still seems hungry - should I give him some formula? Q: How do I know if my baby needs a pacifier? Q: What do I do if it hurts? Q: How often should I feed my baby? Q: Do I have to restrict my diet while breastfeeding? Q: Can I go back to work or school and continue to breastfeed? Q: When should I introduce cereal and other foods? Q: Can I breastfeed and take medication? Q: How do I store express breast milk? Deep Freeze Refrigerator Refrigerator Room Temperature *8 days, 10 hours adapted for Florida Links For more information visit the Florida Department of Health WIC web site. A: Keep track of wet and dirty diapers for the first few weeks. The first few days your colostrum is low in volume but high in nutrients, your baby will have 1-2 wet/dirty diaper per day. After your milk supply increases, your baby will have 6-8 wet and 4+ dirty diapers per day till he is older than a month. He will appear satisfied after feeding: his hands will be open, and he will rest for 20 minutes to 2 hours before he roots to be fed again. You can not over feed a breastfeeding baby in the first 3 weeks – offer the breast often. He will gain weight- if concerned call your provider or come in for a weight check.
A: It is very typical for newborns to cluster feed. That is when they fuss, nurse and rest for 10 minutes and then fuss, nurse and then fuss and nurse. What they are doing is building your supply and getting ready for a longer sleep period by stimulating greater fat in your milk. Ever drop of artificial baby milk (formula) you give will tell your body to make less breast milk. Count wet/dirty diapers, express breast milk to feed baby and call the IFL.
A: During the learning to breastfeed time (the first 4 weeks) it is best to avoid pacifiers. Some babies get confused and learn to bite after using a pacifier. We can help you if this happens –it would be easier to avoid pacifiers initially. Your baby needs to nurse often to learn how and to gain weight.
A: Breastfeeding should not hurt. Latch on tenderness in the first 40 seconds as a baby takes the breast deep into his mouth can be painful. To avoid this a deep latch is important. We can help your baby learn how – call the Infant Feeding Line for assistance.
A: As soon after birth as possible and then as often as he makes early feeding cues of mouthing, sucking on his fists or rooting. During daylight hours he needs to attempt to feed every 1.5 to 2 hours. At night he could go as long as 4 hours, but it is not typical for a newborn to sleep much at night. Crying takes lots of energy and leaves a newborn without the strength to feed. Help your newborn by feeding often and not letting him cry.
A: You need to eat healthy for yourself. There are no food restrictions – eat what you like – continue to try to eat a balanced diet. You don’t need to drink a gallon of milk to make milk. You need to drink to thirst, which is about 8 -10 full glasses of liquid a day. If you have questions about caffeine or alcohol call the Infant Feeding Line. Your baby will get a perfectly balanced diet from your Breastmilk.
A: Yes, You Can! We can help you pump and feed expressed milk while you are away from your baby. Breastfeed your baby exclusively for the first 4 weeks. Call the Infant Feeding Line 2 weeks before you need to go back so we can help you.
A: The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends you exclusively breastfeed for the first 6 months. Your Breastmilk is the perfect food for your baby. Waiting till 6 months helps protect your baby from allergies, asthma, diarrhea and other diseases.
A: Most drugs are ok to take while breastfeeding. Call the Infant Feeding Line and we will look up medications in Medications and Mothers’ Milk 2006 by Thomas Hale, PhD to give you the current information regarding that medication.
A: Breast Milk Storage Guide - For Healthy Full Term Infants
(0 F or less)
Style Freezer
(Self-contained)
(32F- 39F)
(66F-72F)
Fresh
Breast Milk
6+
Months
3-4
Months
5 Days*
5 Hours*
Thawed Breast Milk
Do Not
Store
Do Not
Store
24 hours
1 hour
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