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Breastfeeding - Frequently Asked Questions
Whilst breastfeeding is definitely natural, and best for your baby, it by no means always comes to mothers naturally.
Breastfeeding may look simple, but in fact there is quite an art to it, and it takes, time, patience and persistence to get right. Even mothers that have successfully breast fed their babies in the past, may have problems with new babies.
There are so many issues to deal with and worry about when breastfeeding, such as suction, milk production, mastitis, blocked ducts and nipple tenderness to name a few. But at the end of the day, it is worth the trouble.
Breastfeeding may look simple, but in fact there is quite an art to it, and it takes, time, patience and persistence to get right. Even mothers that have successfully breast fed their babies in the past, may have problems with new babies.
There are so many issues to deal with and worry about when breastfeeding, such as suction, milk production, mastitis, blocked ducts and nipple tenderness to name a few. But at the end of the day, it is worth the trouble.
Common Breastfeeding Questions
I enjoy breastfeeding, but am I supposed to be this tired?
Feeling tired when breastfeeding is completely normal. Not only is your body trying to recover from a long and taxing pregnancy but you are also trying to adjust to the exhausting life of a new mother, whilst still spending 24 hours a day making milk.
Breastfeeding may be completely natural, but is does take quite a lot out of your body. Not only does it use a lot of energy to make milk it also saps your vitamin stores, which can leave you feeling tired and run down.
It is also interesting to note that during the ‘let down’ of your milk a natural sleeping inducing chemical is released into your body. This chemical has been designed by Mother Nature not only to help your baby fall asleep after a meal, but for the baby’s mother to become sleepy and hopefully sleep and rest whilst her baby is sleeping. (smart woman Mother Nature)
So don’t worry if you feel tired whilst breastfeeding, it is completely natural and normal, and as the months pass, you will find that your body adjusts to breastfeeding and you won’t feel quite as tired. My advice is to take advantage of it, and close your eyes and have a cat nap whilst your baby feeds away.
How many calories does breastfeeding burn?
Breastfeeding takes a lot out of a mother. And making milk 24 hours a day, is nothing short of a fat burning power house. A new baby that is feeding every few hours can help her mother burn about 600 calories every day.
Feeling tired when breastfeeding is completely normal. Not only is your body trying to recover from a long and taxing pregnancy but you are also trying to adjust to the exhausting life of a new mother, whilst still spending 24 hours a day making milk.
Breastfeeding may be completely natural, but is does take quite a lot out of your body. Not only does it use a lot of energy to make milk it also saps your vitamin stores, which can leave you feeling tired and run down.
It is also interesting to note that during the ‘let down’ of your milk a natural sleeping inducing chemical is released into your body. This chemical has been designed by Mother Nature not only to help your baby fall asleep after a meal, but for the baby’s mother to become sleepy and hopefully sleep and rest whilst her baby is sleeping. (smart woman Mother Nature)
So don’t worry if you feel tired whilst breastfeeding, it is completely natural and normal, and as the months pass, you will find that your body adjusts to breastfeeding and you won’t feel quite as tired. My advice is to take advantage of it, and close your eyes and have a cat nap whilst your baby feeds away.
How many calories does breastfeeding burn?
Breastfeeding takes a lot out of a mother. And making milk 24 hours a day, is nothing short of a fat burning power house. A new baby that is feeding every few hours can help her mother burn about 600 calories every day.
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