FAQs
Welcome to my F.A.Q page. Below you will find answers to some of the most asked breastfeeding questions. I will do my best to give you conclusive answers and great breastfeeding tips, but as we are all individuals, you will need to tweak this to suit you and your baby.
I have abbreviated ‘Positioning and Attachment’ to P&A and ‘Expressed Breast Milk’ to EBM.
How long should my baby feed for?
I will briefly outline things you need to take into consideration below.
- How big are your breasts?
- How often is your baby swallowing?
- Is your baby gaining weight?
- What colour are your baby’s dirty nappies/diapers?
How do I know that my breast is empty?
Again the size of your breast will give you an idea of whether this will happen quickly or slowly. However, it is important that you keep an eye on baby’s swallowing pattern. Just make sure you are looking at the right bit, not the muscles on the side of baby’s head as these will move regardless of swallows.
How do I know that my baby has had enough?
If your baby is sleeping well, calm and happy when awake and gaining weight well, he or she is getting enough. Keep an eye on what is coming out and make sure that this is in keeping with what we would expect in terms of colour.
What should I do if my baby can’t feed?
Call me or get the Let’s Breastfeed program
How can I increase my supply?
Ensure your positioning is correct, find out whether you really have a supply problem or just a transfer problem as these are treated differently. There is a lot of invaluable information in the Low Milk Supply book, so get yourself one of these.
How do I know that my P&A is correct?
You will know! I don’t believe that every breastfeeding mom will experience sore nipples. Breastfeeding should be comfortable and baby should be able to drain the breast effectively. If your nipples are sore or your baby is constantly hungry, your positioning and attachment is not correct.
I want to let you know that you will receive 2 complimentary eBooks with every purchase – the first is P&A Made Easy and the second is Let’s Get Some Sleep. These 2 books alone will cover in detail most of the questions I have touched on above –so if you need more practical advice and guidance, have a look at the online programs/guides.