Breastfeeding boosts a baby’s immune system to help minimize the risks of common infant illnesses such as gastrointestinal problems, otitis media, respiratory infections, diabetes, pneumonia, and sudden infant death syndrome.

1. Helping New Moms: Breastfeeding and
Lactation Support Hawaii
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2. WHY LACTATION ?
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The benefits of breastfeeding for both mother and infant are
overwhelmingly positive.
1 Breastfeeding boosts a baby’s immune system to help minimize the risks of
common infant illnesses such as gastrointestinal problems, otitis media,
respiratory infections, diabetes, pneumonia, and sudden infant death
syndrome. Also decreases the risk for childhood obesity

3. Advantages of breastfeeding
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 Superior nutrition
 The baby's sucking causes a mothers uterus to contract and reduces the
flow of blood after delivery
 During lactation, menstruation ceases, offering a form of contraception
 Mothers who breastfeed tend to lose weight and achieve their pre-
pregnancy figure more easily than mothers who bottle feed
 Mothers who breastfeed are less likely to develop breast cancer later in life
 Breastfeeding is more economical than formula feeding

4. Breastfeeding questions?
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How Will I Know if My Baby is Getting Enough Milk?
Babies who are nursing well and getting enough milk are:
Sucking actively for 10-20 minutes on each breast and act satisfied after a
feeding
Swallowing during the feeding
Nursing 8 to 12 times every 24 hours, during the day and night
Having wet diapers and stools as follows:
1 stool and 1 wet diaper during the first day 2 to 3 stools and 2 to 3 wet
diapers per day in the first 2-3 days of age3 stools and at least 6 wet diapers
per day after 4 days of age (Stools are at least the size of a quarter)
Regaining their birth weight by 10 to 14 days of age.
It is important to have close follow up with your baby’s doctor to monitor your
baby’s progress and weight gain.If you think your baby is not nursing well,
please call us and your baby’s doctor for help.

5. What if My Nipples are
Sore?
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The best way to prevent and cure sore nipples is to make sure baby opens his
mouth wide and pull him onto your breast so close that his nose and chin are
touching your breast.
Your nipples may get sore if baby does not take a big mouthful of breast.
Also:
Do not use soap on your nipples.
To take baby off your breast, first break the suction by putting a clean finger
between his lips and your breast.
Use a different position each feeding. Alternate between the football hold, lying
down and holding the baby next to your tummy.

6. The importance of Lactation Support
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 To be educated on breastfeeding techniques before your baby arrives.
 To understand how your body, most especially your breasts, will transform
once you begin to lactate.
 To learn about problems you may encounter when breastfeeding, such as,
mastitis, engorgement, sore nipples, etc.
 To prepare your partner for moral support, to aware them of the importance
of breastfeeding, and the demands of it.
 To have all of your breastfeeding questions and concerns answered by a
professional.

7. About Lactation Counselor Hawaii
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 Lactation consultants are professional breastfeeding specialists to teach
mothers how to feed their baby.
 They help women experiencing breastfeeding problems, such as latching
difficulties, painful nursing, and low milk production. A lactation consultant
also helps babies who aren't gaining enough weight.

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