Have you ever wondered to yourself if you are producing enough milk for your baby or how to tell if your baby is getting just enough milk?

It doesn’t come as a surprise that the current level of education in breastfeeding among new moms is low; You think to yourself that nurses will be there to assist, soon, you find that the health medical team is way too occupied to guide you through your breastfeed. While you thought of getting a lactation consultant, and yes, they can fully utilize their experience and guide especially new moms who faced difficulties in breastfeeding. But, they just aren’t that helpful when it comes to recommending breastfeeding products.

Breastfeeding maybe is natural, but without the correct way, it can be downright hard. But, here’s how your breastfeeding journey can be easy with Mamaway:

First, Mamaway store sales associates understand the needs of every mom, especially new moms. With their experience and knowledge, they thrive to support moms every step of the way with helpful tools, advice, and encouragement, so mums can leap into Motherhood with confidence.

Perhaps it can be challenging to understand the scientific fundamentals of the human body. Trust us, breastfeeding can be easier than losing your body weight, of course, only if you follow through our guidance.

Let’s start with the commonly asked question, the first 3 “How”.

1.       How to start breastfeeding?
2.       How to switch your breastfeeding lifestyle?
3.       How to solve problems like cracked nipples, clogged, or infected breasts?

How to Start Breastfeeding?

The very first obstacle that you encounter after birth is being asked if you’ve prepared any formula milk? I truly understand that you have just gone through an exhausting delivery, but remember to pull yourself together, and say a big NO to formula milk.

In fact, you might already notice that there are some changes in your breasts during pregnancy and you don’t know why that is, but this means that your body is already preparing to make milk. By the time your baby is born and the placenta leaves your body, this sudden shift of hormones gives the cue to produce breast milk within 30–40 hours, and you’re most probably able to feel engorgement the next day after birth. Of course, not to forget to keep your baby skin-to-skin as much as possible after birth and start practicing direct latching every 3 hours.

What happens after 24 hours after birth? There are usually 2 situations concluded:

• If your breasts start to feel full and hard, this is what we called engorgement. Once your baby is properly attached and able to suckle continuously from your breasts. Congratulations, this is a great start for your breastfeeding journey. Let’s say if your baby stops suckling after a while, it’s okay, just pump your very first milk – the colostrum with an electric breast pump for 15 minutes.
• If you haven’t encountered any breast engorgement after 24 hours, let your baby suckle as much as possible. Once your baby is too tired to suckle, Put your baby to sleep and continue breast-pumping for 15 minutes. Your colostrum will be there in no time with the right stimulation.

Baby’s suckle comes in natural, and should you never underestimate their strength in suckling. The process for them to learn latching is definitely worth waiting for.

Always remember that pumping out colostrum is to make a larger volume of breast milk. Some nurses might suggest hand-express colostrum at the start because expressing with the commonly sold breast pump might cause discomfort on your breasts or cracked nipples etc in worse scenarios

With Mamaway Soothing Warmth Series Double Electric Breast Pump, you can simply pump out colostrum as easy as imagined. No more worries about wrong hand expression or sore arms and wrists. Adding more stimulation at the breast is a natural way to increase the amount of breast milk that your body makes. Remember, 15 minutes of breast pumping is long enough.

The more baby’s suckle, the larger volume of breast milk? Baby feed more naturally once mastered the suckling skill? So, which came first?
Don’t push away breast pumps, as they are definitely your breastie, as long as you are using the suitable breast pump.

How to switch your breastfeeding lifestyle?

Do take note that: food intake affects your breast milk’s supply, like having more carbohydrates food and drinking 3000cc of water help to boost up your milk. Remember to let your baby suckle out before you start breast-pumping.

Frequent feed your baby every 2-3 hours, around 8-12 times per day after birth. With Mamaway’s crossover bra, simply pull aside, and voila, feed your baby in second. Everybody adjusts to life with a newborn, and so will you.

Adding more stimulation at the breast is a natural way to increase the amount of breast milk that your body makes by breast-pumping after your baby suckles out for 15 minutes. Make sure that you have enough water intake and rest after every pumping. You may not realize it, but I believe you will have a healthy breast milk supply with this recommended daily routine.

How about mother’s milk tea, does it help? You can treat it as your favourite drink if you like it, instead of drinking more water, soup, or maybe soya drinks for a better and healthier milk-boosting diet.

How to solve problems like cracked nipples, clogged, or infected breasts?

Although not every mom will encounter these problems during breastfeeding, here we are to guide you through in case you face any of these.

Cracked Nipples

Cause: This occurs when your baby was positioned improperly, does not grasp enough breast tissue or high suction caused by the breast pump.

Treatment: Apply your breast milk on the cracked nipple and allow it to dry (Breast milk consists of Lactoferrin heals better than Lanolin).Try not to put on a nursing pad and make sure to put on a breathable crossover nursing bra. Not to mention to continue to breastfeed or breast-pumping to maintain your milk’s volume.

Clogged Breast

Cause: Blocked ducts are more likely to occur when mom does not thoroughly drain the breast and accumulated breast milk blocks the duct causing discomfort and pain.

Treatment: Warm compress and gentle massage the clog during breastfeeding. Breast-pumping is one of the options too.

Mastitis

Cause: Mastitis is an inflammation of breast tissue that sometimes involves an infection. Moms with mastitis often have these symptoms: a tender, red, wedge-shaped area on breasts, pain at swollen breasts and underarms, feeling ill or fever and etc.

Treatment:  Just imagine there’s a growing pimple right in your breast duct, thus taking anti-inflammatory medication to reduce pain is the first thing to do. Don’t rush yourself to massage your swollen breast, perhaps wait till the next day. When you feel less painful, this means the wound is festering inside, warm compressing your breast before any milk expression. It’s common that moms with Mastitis found some yellow pus and sometimes blood cottage in breast milk. No worries, Moms, just throw this breastmilk away.