thread: How to feed a brand new baby

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  1. #1
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    Oct 2008
    In a Nice Safe Space
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    Hi Redgum! Just had to jump in here and say congratulations on your pregnancy. I'm so happy for you!! xx

  2. #2
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    Nov 2008
    Perth, WA
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    I know its a bit off topic, but when I had DS, I was told that it's totally normal for milk not to come in until day four or five and that most babies are quite happy/able to go that long, as long as you keep offering, offering offering...they'll get a bit of colostrum and that's all they need. No one mentioned formula at all to me....

    This is what I was told (at BFing classes, through ABA leaflets, and the hospital midwives and LC's)...
    Offer every three hours or whenever baby wakes
    Lots of skin to skin cuddles
    Don't wash nipples/breasts with soap and no perfume (and ask anyone else visiting not to wear perfume), but smother in Lansinoh! Air dry nipples.

    I also called a nurse in every time I was feeding, so they could help with/check attachment. I didn't care if they thought I was a PITA, I wanted to get this right!