Breast milk has many benefits, so I won't go into details here. I believe that since * * *, medical institutions have vigorously promoted the benefits of breastfeeding, many postpartum mothers have been psychologically prepared for breastfeeding at the early stage of pregnancy, but for women who are pregnant with twins, the first question they face is: "Is there any chance for me to breastfeed exclusively without formula?" Do I have enough milk for two people (or three, four, etc.)? ) baby? 」
It's so easy to breastfeed twins. When children need it, they will secrete milk.
Nurse Fu Meiling said, "If a pregnant woman has decided to breastfeed, she will have a better chance to breastfeed than an ordinary mother. As long as she has the determination to breastfeed from the beginning, she will try her best to achieve her goal. In addition, in her clinical experience, she also met many examples of twin mothers who successfully breastfed exclusively.
Although research shows that less than 1% of mothers can't secrete enough milk for their babies, which means that most postpartum women can produce enough milk for their babies, why do many novice mothers still face the problem of breastfeeding? "If the mother's breastfeeding process is not so smooth, most of the reasons are lack of confidence, and then the mother of multiple births, taking care of two children at the same time, will be more tired than the mother of a single child. Nurse Fu Meiling said.
In fact, whether it's singleton or multiple births, it takes some time to adapt to and learn the process of breastfeeding. Secondly, the amount of milk just after delivery may not be too much, which is normal. However, some novice mothers are insecure about this and start to worry that their children will not drink enough, and the pressure will follow, which will affect the milk secretion.
"As long as the child needs it, the milk will be secreted, so the twin mothers don't have to worry that the breast milk is not enough for the baby to drink. Nurse Fu Meiling pointed out. After all, the size and shape of * * * has nothing to do with the amount of breast milk. A good breastfeeding plan during pregnancy, as long as there is proper breastfeeding assistance and the baby's correct breastfeeding, can increase mommy's determination and behavior of breastfeeding and produce enough milk.
As long as the child needs it, it will secrete milk.
It's so easy to breastfeed twins. Breastfeeding multiple births is very common in premature babies. Within one hour after delivery, with the help of medical staff, breastfeeding as early as possible can secrete milk. However, babies with twins or multiple births are often reported as premature. In addition to the risk that premature babies are more prone to congenital diseases than ordinary children, the most direct impact is that the baby's sucking ability is relatively poor.
In this regard, nurse Fu Meiling said that in addition to teaching mommy to kiss and breastfeed, she will also teach her baby to breastfeed for an average of two to three hours, so as to achieve the goal of breastfeeding. As long as the normal breastfeeding situation is maintained, as the child grows up, the baby's sucking ability will become better and better. The more the baby sucks or milks, the more milk will be secreted.
In the face of low-weight multiple births, the nursing director still encourages mothers to breastfeed. Although the amount of colostrum is small, sometimes it may be necessary to supplement the baby with formula milk at first, but as long as the mother's confidence in breastfeeding is established, the amount of milk will gradually be sufficient, and there is still a chance to breastfeed pure breast milk, as long as she does not give up breastfeeding lightly.
Mastering breastfeeding skills, twins don't worry about lack of milk. The World Health Organization and the American Academy of Pediatrics encourage mothers to exclusively breastfeed their babies six months before birth. Nurse Fu Meiling's experience tells us, "Once the milk spray reflex is started, the milk will be continuously secreted. I know many mothers. Milk can be supplied to children or kept in the freezer. The premise of keeping the milk flowing is to let the baby suck more; Breastfeeding skills must be correct; The emptying of milk should also be done well, and the baby should learn to hold the milk correctly, so as to reduce the pain and injury caused by the wrong breastfeeding method, resulting in insufficient milk and early weaning.
Nurse Fu Meiling pointed out that there are many reasons for the pain. The common reason is that the baby's chest posture is incorrect. For example, if the baby only holds the areola without holding it correctly, it will cause pain, redness, skin damage and laceration. For minor injuries, apply some squeezed milk on * * * to protect and moisten * * *.
If a breastfeeding mother finds that her baby's breastfeeding posture is incorrect, she should learn to let her baby leave your * * * correctly to prevent the wrong sucking injury, and consult a professional to master the correct breastfeeding skills. Remember, the correct way of breast-feeding will not feel too much pain, and you can continue to feed normally!
On the other hand, if you still feel bloating after feeding, you should empty the rest of the milk. It is normal to have abdominal distension a few days after delivery. Usually, after feeding, the feeling of abdominal distension will be relatively relieved and * * * will become soft.
When you have abdominal distension, you can also let your baby eat more. When the baby is not around or full, but still feels full, squeezing by hand or electric milking will help to drain the milk. Fu Meiling, the head nurse, reminded that if the mother found a local swelling and lump in * * * * and the baby was sucking, the mother gently touched the lump in * * * * * with her hand, and the treatment effect on the lump was the best.
If * * * is seriously injured, or mastitis is caused by blocked mammary duct, or candida infection, please seek advice and assistance from obstetricians and gynecologists immediately if there is any abnormality.
The correct pro-feeding skills for breast-feeding the So Easy twins should be that the correct sucking posture of the baby should be to hold the areola and the underlying tissues in the mouth, with the mouth wide open, the lower lip everted, the chin close to * * *, and suck slowly and deeply, while mommy can see the baby's swallowing action. When breastfeeding, the mother's hand posture is C-shaped, and her thumb is supported by her head and other four fingers. Do not touch the areola. (Reference:
Handbook of pregnant women's health published by the National Health Bureau)
It's so easy to breastfeed twins. Big battle challenge and breastfeeding at the same time? Or staggered feeding? In addition, it is common for mothers of twins to feel depressed because they don't know whether they can meet the milk needs of all babies.
Because most twin mothers are delivered by caesarean section, nurses will personally teach them the skills of breastfeeding. Some mothers want to kiss and feed twins at the same time. The most common breast-feeding posture is rugby-style, holding the baby at both sides of the body, and then supporting it with a U-shaped pillow to let the child suck on one side. The advantage is that breastfeeding mothers can save breastfeeding time.
However, nurse Fu Meiling reminded that it is necessary to observe whether they drank milk correctly when feeding two children at the same time. This practice often makes lactating mothers feel stressed. In addition, if no one helps them, security considerations are very important, and actual implementation will be difficult. From the point of view of medical staff, as long as it can make mommy confident and breastfeed smoothly, it is not necessary to feed two children at a time.
At this time, you might as well stagger the time to feed each child. There is a small way to feed baby a first in this meal, baby b first in the next meal, baby a on the left and baby b on the right. This can prevent the baby fed first from drinking too much milk, which will affect the milk quantity of the baby behind.
In addition, it is suggested that twins wear different colors to distinguish which to feed first. In addition, it is suggested that a nursing record sheet can be prepared to record the time when the baby drinks milk.
It is wise to stagger the time of feeding each child.
In such a relaxed twin breast milk war, how do you know if your baby has had enough? As for whether the baby is full, it is also a concern of many mothers. Usually, the baby will fall asleep with satisfaction after eating, and the whole body will slowly relax to reduce sucking and pushing away. Moreover, as long as there is something, there is something. How much the baby drinks will definitely be reflected in the urine and weight on the diaper.
A nurse practitioner in Fu Meiling pointed out that it is impossible for a mother to weigh her baby every day. The best way is to observe the baby's urine volume to see whether the urine volume is increasing day by day and whether the urine color is clear. However, it should be noted that even if 8 diapers are changed every day on average, a small amount of urine means that the child is not drinking enough.
Fu Meiling, the head nurse, mentioned that there will be a physiological weight loss period after the child is born, and it will return to normal weight in about 10 to 14 days. It is normal to gain 500 grams of weight every month in the first six months.
Fu Meiling, a nurse, said that for mothers who return to work after childbirth, they can adapt to the customary milking methods (such as hand squeezing or electric breast pump) to store milk about a week ago and make good use of tools, so that they can concentrate on milking and free their hands for other things. They don't spend twice as much time milking because they have two children, and they can kiss and feed at night. In addition to maintaining lactation, it will be easier for mothers.
Adequate sleep, rest and relaxation can fully secrete milk.
It's so easy to secrete milk. Twin breast milk fights closely to save the king! There is hardly a mother who does not love her children at the right time. Nurse Fu Meiling is distressed by postpartum mothers. According to her own postpartum experience and clinical practice experience, all mothers will definitely go through a period of busyness, exhaustion and lack of sleep after their children are born, which makes people want to put their children back in their stomachs.
Of course, taking care of children is definitely more than just getting used to breastfeeding for the first time. You have to observe the baby's physical condition from time to time and worry about jaundice. In addition, changes in postpartum hormones often make many mothers sensitive and fragile. In the face of new challenges, a strong support system is absolutely needed at this time. At this time, the support and help of the husband or the main caregiver is much more important!
Nurse Fu Meiling put forward a study: "Whether the support system plays an auxiliary role is usually one of the keys to whether the mother can breastfeed exclusively." The so-called support system is mainly the closest husband or main caregiver, and it is best to encourage supporters to be "substitute roles".
And how should the family be competent to make up the position in time and play the best rescue task? The simplest way is to understand the correct concept of breastfeeding with breastfeeding mothers, so as to actively support and encourage mothers. The important purpose of timely replacement of family members is to let the mother sleep and rest completely.
Twins who milk so easily bravely ask for help in the breast milk war. Mommy is not alone in breastfeeding. In fact, mothers can get enough sleep and rest and relax before they fully secrete milk. Nurse Fu Meiling shared that sometimes it is helpful to let her husband gently massage her mother's back muscles, or lean forward slightly in the shower and give her a shower with hot water.
Whether it is a singleton or a twin, nursing mothers have any incurable diseases, please bravely seek help. At present, all major mother-baby friendly hospitals provide consultation hotlines to help mothers deal with problems encountered in breastfeeding and prevent breastfeeding from becoming tense and painful.
We also hope as much as possible that after every report on breastfeeding is published, mothers will be forced to give up breastfeeding opportunities or even leave early because of the lack of social environment support or family support system. All the family members around lactating women should not forget the mothers who care for their children in time!
Fu Meiling Education: Graduated from the Nursing Department of Yuanpei Institute of Technology. At present, he is studying at the Institute of Nursing, National Taipei University of Nursing and Health. Experience: Director of Nursing Team in Pediatric Intensive Care Unit of MacKay Memorial Hospital. Current position: Nurse in the nursery of MacKay Memorial Hospital Taipei Campus.