Pregnancy, Breastfeeding & Getting Ready for Baby
During pregnancy, much of the emphasis is around getting ready for the birth of your baby. Prenatal check ups and classes are par for the course for pregnant women. And much of your energy goes into the physical items that your baby will need.
Many mums-to-be are clear about their birth plan and know what to expect there and have all the baby clothes and accessories that will be required. But what about breastfeeding when your baby arrives?
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
What have you planned? Being clear about what you want around your breastfeeding will really help you and baby.
In particular, it is recommended that you are clear about what kind of approach you want to take in your breastfeeding. You may be familiar with the idea of free style breastfeeding which involves feeding baby on demand.
Breastfeeding on demand might be the perfect approach for you. But for many women the very idea of this sounds overwhelming. Breastfeeding on demand is not necessary from an emotional perspective or from a feeding perspective.
Breastfeeding Rhythm
Mom can set up breastfeeding rhythm for baby starting from the very beginning. Rhythms are part of nature and can really help us optimise our experience of breastfeeding.
With a Conscious Breastfeeding approach you can help your baby establish digestive and sleep rhythms that provide her with a beautiful balance between rest and activity (in her digestion and in her alertness).
In addition, a breastfeeding rhythm also supports you and the rest of the family because you can predict when your baby will be asleep and work around that. A conscious breastfeeding approach also involves other people (your partner, family etc.) in the process, empowering them and freeing you to do what only you can...breastfeed.
Having a clear breastfeeding vision before the birth of your baby will pave the way for your breastfeeding success.
Breastfeeding Without Pain
Some of us are led to believe that pain in breastfeeding is normal. However, it is important to understand that pain is your body's way of letting you know that something is not quite right...that the latch is off for example.
The basis of the conscious breastfeeding system is that breastfeeding is meant to be a pain free and empowering experience for you, your partner and your baby. Now is the perfect time, during pregnancy, to set all of you up for breastfeeding success!
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