The newborn does not latch on to the breast
Dear moms, is your baby not latching on properly? Do not be disheartened, today in this article we try to give you some small suggestions!
What to do if the newborn does not latch on to the breast?
The first hours after birth are essential to perform a correct breastfeeding, it may happen that the newborn does not latch on to the breast, let's see together some small tips:
- Choose a comfortable position for both mother and baby, after choosing the position to breastfeed (lying, sitting, rugby ball, etc.) place the baby's nose close to your nipple
- It is important to understand the needs of the newborn, place him near the breast when his mouth is open, in this way it will be easier to attach.
- Pay attention during the feed, make sure that the baby is well attached to the breast, and that the rhythm of the feed and breathing is regular
Why does the baby not latch on to the breast?
It is likely that the newborn does not latch on to the breast as soon as it is born, therefore it is defined as a lazy baby, in some cases too long labor and prolonged epidural can cause fatigue. the newborn does not latch on to the breast after a long labor, it is recommended to let him rest at least 5 hours, but it is important that the mother keeps him close, in this way he is stimulated to breastfeed. In the case of the epidural, you have to be patient a little bit, since it is possible that the anesthetic effect has been transferred to the newborn, also in this case the advice is to keep it close to the breast
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