Breastfeeding : A Mother's Experience

By Cynthia Burge

If you are planning to breastfeed then equipping yourself with the necessary knowledge is essential to succeeding. The first part of this booklet describes a mother's experience, her poor preparation to breastfeeding and how she overcame them. The second part is full of advice on breastfeeding, how to estiblish a good latch and how to break a poor latch. Tips on various breastfeeding positioning and what the best option for you is, depending on your birth method ( caesarean, forcep or a normal birth). It is an ideal booklet for new mum's planning to breastfeed. Written in a humorous style with a lay back attitude that is positive and non-judgemental.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Cynthia Burge
• Release date: Feb 1, 2022
• ISBN: 9798201093853

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BREASTFEEDING

A MOTHER’S EXPERIENCE

By

Cynthia Burge

Copyright © 2021

All Rights Reserved

Table of Contents

Dedication

Acknowledgement

About the Author

Introduction

Day One

Day Two

Day Three to Seven

THE MIDWIFE’S VISIT

5 Tips to Help With Breastfeeding

Stages of Good Latching

Signs of Good Latch

How to Release a Poor Latch

Breastfeeding Positioning

Winding/Burping

The Benefits of Breastfeeding

Exclusive Pumping

Mastitis

Breastfeeding in Public

Is My Baby Getting Enough Breastmilk?

Caring for Your Baby’s Umbilical Cord

My Baby Sleep Pattern from 0-3 Months

Developing a Good Sleeping Pattern

Round-Up

Dedication

This book is dedicated to my mother Madona Burge, and my father Peter Burge, who both passed in 2020. 

Acknowledgement

Iwould like to thank my Lord, YHWH, for making this possible in Jesus’ name.

Also, to my dear colleagues, Gill and Steven, thank you for your support.

About the Author

CYNTHIA BURGE, WAS born in Liberia and grew up in Sweden, now a long-time resident in the UK.

She is a Registered Nurse with experience in acute, community and midwifery settings. She is the mother of four children, all breastfed for a total of ten years. 

Introduction

First, let me take this time to congratulate you both on your precious baby. You've either decided to breastfeed or at least thought about it, which is great.  

When I think about my first pregnancy, back in 2000, the main