Preparing myself for bfing.... tips

[LimeSlice]

The attachment they tell you in hospital is "correct" and THE way they should look/feel/sit while attached for us was totally incorrect.

What I mean is, Charlotte didn't like it, it was hideously uncomfortable, was not effective, led to huge nipple issue for me and caused her to take forever to feed and be iritable.

So we worked with the basics (understanding the mechanics and anatomy of HOW they feed, so where the nipple needs to end up in their mouth), what they showed us, and adapted it to suit how she was comfortable and clearly feeding well. Which as I said, turned out to be in such a way I was told it was "incorrect".
My nipples cleared up straight away, she was fuss free feeder, fed easily, quickly and we went on to feed using "incorrect attachment" for over 2 years and seven months.

My point is, be prepared that the correct way may not be the correct way for you. Make sure you watch your bub and follow her lead - breastfeeding shouldnt't hurt or be uncomfortable (the first few times it is lol but every feed, after the first few days should not) so if it is, play around until you are both comfy. Don't be scared you are going to get bubs into "bad habits" or "confuse" them, honestly, you will find a rhythm that works for both of you within days if you are both comfy.

Try different holds, with and without pillows and different ways to get bubs to attach until you find a system that works for you both, and keep in mind that that may change as she gets older, develops further and you both get more comfortable and used to the whole process.

Hope that makes sense, if it doesn't now, that 3rd day in hospital when you feel you just aren;t getting it, cos it doesn't look how they tell you it should, it will! lol
Good luck with everything!!