Breast feeding plz help!!

[Its_A_Boy2012]

OK ladies I'm a young expecting mother. Now a days girl my age (20) won't even think about breast feeding but I want what's BEST for my son!! I have to go back to work soon as I can to provide for my little man and go to school also. I was wondering is it possible to breast feed without the baby actually feeding from my breast. I mean me strictly pumping milk. I know it's not as easy as it sounds trust me. But is it doable?? For my son I'm willing to do whatever it takes for his best will. I have heard stories where some will pump for hours and get little milk. Some would swell up from not getting enough milk out. And what about when I drop him off at day-care??  As he gets bigger will I make enough milk to satisfy him?? It's sooo much plz ladies help any comments statements stories ect... Are welcome.

[SunWorshiper_26]

The TREMENDOUS Benefits of Doing What is Normal: Breastfeeding
By Darcia Narvaez, Ph.D. on August 3, 2011 - 12:40pm
In accordance with the World Health Organization's recommendations, Gossip Girl's Kelly Rutherford breastfed for over two years! Prolonged breastfeeding provides a baseline of health effects for mom and baby alike.

Breastmilk is not only the baby's food, but it's also the baby's jump-start on immunity, autonomy, emotional development, intelligence, and future outcomes. The effects of breastfeeding extend throughout all of childhood, not just infancy, and even into adulthood.

1. Breastmilk builds the immune system properly.

Breastmilk contains thousands of ingredients that build the child's immune system and prevent diseases and infections.1,2 Breastmilk:

Contains antibodies, anti-viruses, anti-allergies, and anti-parasites3
Reduces the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)4-10
Is protective over the lifespan against high blood pressure,11-13 and cholesterol,14 cancer,15,16 diabetes17-20 and obesity.21-29
Is also protective against ear infections,30 respiratory problems,31 urinary tract infections,2 gastrointestinal problems2 and allergies32
Contains immunities that mothers have spent their lives developing, especially immunities from prevalent diseases in the immediate environment3
Additionally, exclusively breastfeeding coats the child's digestive tract and prevents the entrance of harmful pathogens into the body.2,3 Extended breastfeeding for at least one year, preferably two years, enhances the child's immune protection.2

 

2. Breastmilk changes with the growing nutritional needs of the child.

Breastmilk contains all the nutrition a baby needs for development during the first six months of life.2 After those six months, breastmilk still provides additional nutrition and immune system protection. Breastmilk:

Contains 200 fatty acid chains, including DHA/ARA, that the brain needs for development2
Provides hormones, growth factors, enzymes, minerals, vitamins, fat, carbohydrates, protein and water.3
Changes composition throughout each day, from feeding to feeding, from mother to mother, to adapt to the needs of the child. 33
The contents of breastmilk are specialized to fulfill the unique needs of each child. 33

 

3. Breastfeeding allows the child to regulate his own body and feedings.

At the breast, the child controls the size of each mouthful. The child is also able to regulate how much he eats and to stop when he feels full. This allows the child to grow in autonomy over his own nutritional needs and to learn how to read his bodily needs.  

Bottles constantly drip milk into the baby's mouth which undermines the ability to self-regulate feedings. 34,35

A breastfeeding child develops strong facial muscles which align jaws and teeth in the growing baby.

 

4. Breastfeeding correlates with positive outcomes later in life.

The bond babies develop with their moms due to breastfeeding leads to better emotional development and stability.36 The act of breastfeeding and the skin-to-skin contact involved releases the hormones serotonin and oxytocin in both the mom and baby, which encourages a strong emotional bond between them.37, 38

Additionally, breastfed children are protected against mental health problems39,40 and addictions.41 They tend to be higher in intelligence42-46 and more emotionally secure36 than children who were NOT breastfed.47

 

5. Breastmilk benefits premature babies.

Breast milk is the best medicine for all babies including the premature.48,49 A mother's body will automatically produce milk that is specially designed to nourish her premature baby.23 Breast milk improves a premature baby's immune system defenses, digestion, brain development, and overall growth.48-54 Breast milk helps to prevent infection and even death in the premature baby.52,55

**Check out our YouTube video comparing breastfeeding with formula feeding.**

 

NOTE: Co-authored with Stephanie Siewswerda and Elizabeth Ledden
 

References

1) Goldman, A.S. Goldblum, R.M., & Hanson, L.A. (1990). Anti-inflammatory systems in human milk.  Adv Exp Med Biol, 262, 69-76.

2) Horta BL, Bahl R, Martinés JC, et al. Evidence on the long-term effects of breastfeeding: systematic review and meta-analyses. Geneva: World Health Organization; 2007:1-57.

3) Walker, M. (1993). A fresh look at the risks of artificial infant feeding. Journal of Human Lactation 9(2). 97-107.

 4) Horne RS, Parslow PM, Ferens D, Watts AM, Adamson TM. Comparison of evoked arousability in breast and formula fed infants. Arch Dis Child. 2004;89(1):22-25

5 )Ford RPK, Taylor **, Mitchell EA, et al. Breastfeeding and the risk of sudden infant death syndrome. Int J Epidemiol. 1993;22:885- 890

6) Mitchell EA, Taylor **, Ford RPK, et al. Four modifiable and other major risk factors for cot death: the New Zealand study. J Paediatr Child Health. 1992;28(suppl 1):S3-S8

7) Scragg LK, Mitchell EA, Tonkin SL, Hassall IB. Evaluation of the cot death prevention programme in South Auckland. N Z Med J. 1993;106: 8 -10

8) Alm B, Wennergren G, Norvenius SG, et al. Breast feeding and the sudden infant death syndrome in Scandinavia, 1992-95. Arch Dis Child. 2002;86:400 - 402

9) McVea KL, Turner PD, Peppler DK. The role of breastfeeding in sudden infant death syndrome. J Hum Lact. 2000;16:13-20

10) Mosko S, Richard C, McKenna J. Infant arousals during mother-infant bed sharing: implications for infant sleep and sudden infant death syndrome research. Pediatrics. 1997;100:841- 849

[rachb11]

2 years really?! How could you get them to sit for that long lol. And don't most have teeth by then? Idk about 2 years but I would like to for at least 6 months. That's my goal so far hopefully I won't have complications. I had a dream I was breastfeeding the other night lol it was weird!

[SunWorshiper_26]

The american academy of pediatric suggests exclusive breast feeding for the first six months of life (no water no solid foods just breastmilk) then introduce solid foods but your breastmilk will still be the main source of nutrition. It is recommended to breast feed at least the first year of life but preferably the first TWO years of life.

I took it one day at a time. My first goal was 6 weeks, then 6 months, then 1 year now my goal is 2 years. My daughter is 16 months and still nurses. The world health organization recommends breast feeding till age two and then longer as mutually desired between mother and child.

[rachb11]

I'm also a young mother (21)  planning to strictly breastfeed. I have been wondering about this too. since this forum is already up....how long should you breastfeed for anyway? Like if you have absolutely no problems with it how long do they suggest to breastfeed?! I'm only 11w but wonder all the time lol.

[mrssandefur]

Just try to pump as much as possible at work if you get a good small.pump you can throw it in a bag and take a few breaks and pump.for about 10-15 minutes each and it should be fine. The difficult part is pumping both breasts in that amount of time :(

[missdale2012]

Hi:) im 22 about to turn 23 in july...and this is my first...i plan on breastfeeding as well...and i also was concerned about this as well..cuz i work in the fast food industry..and i work nites..which i dont get home until close to 2am..i hope this doesnt throw off my baby's feeding..

[mrssandefur]

Pumping will work enough, my suggestion is pump while you're at work or school and nurse whenever you're with him. It'll be tough but you can do it :) I'm almost 21 and having my third baby, I had my first at 18 and breastfed and it was so hard cause I have inverted nipples and he had a tied tongue and was born with low blood sugar and had to go on a bottle right after birth to bring his sugars up. I breastfed and pumped every two hours for two.months straight, one morning woke up and had no milk :( it was so sad I had to send my ex to the store for.formula I started crying. With my second he came in immediately after birth and.I started nursing and he did great! But again I had a hard time producing milk :( I only was able to nurse for 1.5 months. I plan on strictly breastfeeding for the first month, no pump at all! Then after.I'm recovered and start looking for a job start slowly pumping right after nursing each time. Idk I hope it works better.for.me this time and I hope it works even better for you! I'm so happy to see other young moms wanting to nurse :)

[Capriciousangel31]

Hi :)
I am 21 and expecting my first... I have talked to local breastfeeding coaches we have in my area and just strictly pumping to feed your baby is fine ( it's what I am going to do ) they just say to feed from the breast for like the first week and then introduce the bottle. I plan to pump every 3-4 hours and to increase as I see the baby needing more... I figure if I space out the pumping and just pump larger amounts it will work since you can freeze the milk for so long and then I plan on weaning at 6 months ... I wish you luck :)

[FreshLove]

I suggest feeding him at the breast WHENEVER you can, just to keep your supply up! Then pump between classes, on break, and when you lay him down to sleep. Pumping is very time consuming and takes about 30min just to get like 3 or 4oz. Good luck! FYI I was 20 when I had my son and breastfed so you're not alone :) We had lots of latching issues because of flat nipples (cause by my size 36G breast) and he had a tied tongue -- so believe me I know about pumping, lol.

[stacey10]

you may also find that in the end you dont make enough milk for your baby, you will in the begining but when they have their growth spurts, around 6 wks (the first), putting your baby to the breast more often is what produces more milk, so the more you put him to your breast for a feed, the more your body will produce, etc, just keep on doing it for as long as you can, even in those first few days put bub to breast so he can get your colestrum as well, any breast milk is better than none :)

[Lavieestbelle]

I'll check with day care they are ok with feeding my baby my breast milk. Overall breastfeeding while working/studying may sound too much work, but once you start you will adjust quickly. I watched my Sister do it last year and I know I can and want to do it, and it's best for my baby!

[Lavieestbelle]

You can pump during day when you're at work/school and breast feed at night. Don't worry, your milk supply will automatically adjust to meet the needs of your baby based on how much he eats. You can pump and freeze milk up to 6 months. Good pumps like Medela are faster & easier to use. I'm expecting my first, I work long hours and will breastfeed

[Its_A_Boy2012]

Thanks!

[Factorymomma]

Oh! There's also a breast feeding forum on here, maybe you could copy/paste your question there too :-)

[Factorymomma]

Hrm, I'd look up your local le leche league and ask.  They're definitely the ones to know if not many people answer.
As for me I'm not sure how that would work as I hear strictly pumping won't work the same.... I'm not 100% sure though.