Why is sleep always sweetest in the morning?
But why is sleep always sweetest in the morning?
With my first I couldn’t even get out of bed to get the baby. My body would be so tired I couldn’t walk, so tired that I’d be shivering feeling cold just out if exhaustion. The Mr used to have to get the baby, put her on my breast, take her out, change her diaper, put her to sleep then go to work as we slept. This was after I had woken up at 6 to shower and be alone (this was self care). Back to bed at 6.30 and wake up better at 10am.
That morning nap is so important. I used to take it with my second too. Made me a better mama.
What was/is your experience?
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Always feed on demand
We need to stop telling mamas to feed their baby’s every three hours, this MINIMUM when all is going well weight wise.
The directive to feed every 3 hours is meant for sleepy or unwell babies who otherwise wouldn’t wake themselves up for a feed.
On average most babies feed every two hours and sometimes every hour. This is normal and doesn’t mean you don’t have enough milk.
Feeding on demand is what is important. Feeding every 3 hours is often not enough for most infants to grow well. Remember, that babies don’t come from a factory. It’s not possible for them to ALL feed every 3 hours.
Feeding every 3 hours should NOT happen if you are having issues with your supply or baby’s weight.
Remember to always feed on demand. Did you ever feel like you didn’t have enough milk coz baby fed more than every three hours?
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Protect breastfeeding, Shared responsibility.
Feed every 3 hours is one of the biggest ways mom’s are misled in hospital.
This directive is good for sleepy babies who are usually sick or born premature who would otherwise not wake themselves for a feed. So this ensures they get the MINIMUM number if feeds required.
Feed baby on demand. It’s normal to feed even 12 or 14 times a day. Not just 7 or 8. Feed the baby not the clock.
It’s world breastfeeding week. The theme is protect breastfeeding, Shared responsibility. If from hospital we are told feeding often is normal, fewer mom’s would doubt they have enough therefore translating to more moms breastfeeding for longer.
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