Not exact matches
If you have any inkling that your child may have a tie (and especially if you also have painful breastfeeding or your
baby has
weight gain issues) I highly suggest seeking help from an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant who can help diagnose the tie and give you information and form a plan for you.
However, it is very important to make sure that with a newborn, a
baby that is not
gaining the proper amount of
weight, or if you are having any
issues with maintaining your milk supply, that you wake your
baby for feedings.
Watching your
baby loose, instead of
gaining weight, because of an eating
issue is heart wrenching.
As long as the total production is keeping up with
baby's needs and
baby is
gaining weight it doesn't pose an
issue, other than feeling lopsided.
If
baby is spending adequate time on the breast but is not
gaining weight or having enough wet and dirty diapers, there's got to be a milk transfer
issue, especially if you're engorged.
Many breastfeeding
issues can quickly turn painful, lead to a low breast milk supply, cause a slow
weight gain in your
baby, and even have you thinking about giving up on breastfeeding.
She is
gaining weight and seems to be a happy
baby other than gas
issues.
But the
weight gain during the pregnancy wasn't an
issue because of course, it was for her beloved
baby girl.
Issues with
baby's
weight gain.
Remember that if you are experiencing nipple damage, slow
weight gain, a
baby who will not latch, or other
issues that require an exam or evaluation, you will need an individual consult to address your needs.
It is important to note that your
baby might have frequent spitting up
issues BUT if she is
gaining weight, generally happy and breastfeeding well then it might just be a plain old case of what I like to call, «
baby puke machine syndrome.»
I've always been able to fix any supply
issues, both
babies learned to latch okay, and pumping went as well as it could have, neither of my kids have
gained weight they way they should have, and it was devastating.
If
baby is feeding regularly, draining the breast well, peeing, pooping and
gaining weight then it is unlikely you have any
issue with low milk supply.
I had no pre-existing medical
issues, no complications during pregnancy (except for nausea that did not ever prevent me from staying hydrated and eating enough for the
baby to
gain weight well), swam every other day during the third trimester, ate lots of fruits and vegetables, had a normal sized fetus with head down... none of it prevented the delivery from being deadly.
Weight can be a really emotional
issue for many parents, as it's a visible sign of how well their
baby is thriving, and some mothers can worry if they suspect their
baby isn't
gaining enough.
I'm no fitness / health expert (and I can't speak to the
issue of having to go on bed - rest or having a high - risk pregnancy), but here's an idea for bouncing back quickly (for us regular women): Don't
gain more
baby weight than medically suggested.
Plus, correcting any
issues right away helps to ensure your
baby will get enough nutrition and fluids to stay hydrated and begin to
gain weight.
If you are a new mom with a complex
issue (
baby not
gaining weight or nipple pain, for example), an in - person visit with a local IBCLC is best (click here to search for a local IBCLC).
However, remember that
gaining weight during pregnancy is healthy and normal for you and the
baby; it is not proper to lose
weight due to unforeseen health
issues but what is your own choice of foods for pregnancy?
I don't usually recommend a
baby scale for frequent weighing unless you have an
issue with the
baby's
weight gain.
Pregnant women know they will end up
gaining weight in order to help their
babies grow properly, and some may have a hard time with this fact - especially if they have had a history of dealing with
issues regarding body image.
Diane has seen thousands of
babies over the years, including ones with latch difficulties,
weight gain issues, jaundice, multiple births and premature infants.
A
baby having
weight gain issues may need weighing every week or two.
She understood that to fully resolve her
baby's
weight -
gain issues she had to trust her
baby to know what she needed, when she needed it, and for how long.
Clearly, even if a
baby has an obvious tongue tie, we should not assume it is the root cause of a mother's nipple pain or
baby's
weight -
gain issues.
I've really noticed since having my
baby that average
baby weight gain is a big
issue that can be really scary and confusing for a lot of new mothers (and dads too).
So during that time, you really need to be on top of feeding your
baby every two hours and so, those are the two biggest things that can really cause
issues with
weight gain in particular.
As long as your
baby is
gaining weight well and you aren't experiencing any specific breastfeeding problems (mastitis, documented supply
issues, etc.), it's ABSOLUTELY OKAY for you to follow his cues and sleep as long as he sleeps.
Depending on a
baby's feeding habits and dietary needs, formula can create an
issue of
weight gain and
weight loss.
Rapid
weight gain can lead to mom suffering heart problems during or after her pregnancy, and cause
baby to develop a myriad of health
issues.
When there are
issues such as poor
weight gain for
baby or bleeding nipples the first thing to consider is a poor latch.
Often, these new mothers worked with a lactation consultant shortly after their
baby's birth to try to get their
baby to latch or to troubleshoot
weight gain issues in their infant.
If overabundant milk is the
issue,
baby will probably be fussy and may not
gain as much
weight as expected.
It helps if you're 50 pounds overweight from losing the
baby weight from your 1st kid during nursing and then
gaining weight slowly over the next few years while dealing with The Juggle and some minor depression and anxiety
issues:) Wear layers, empire waist shirts and dresses with flare and don't show off The Girls.