Lactation Support Hawaii

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Helping New Moms Breastfeeding and Lactation
Support Hawaii

• Contact Us
• Phone [phone]
• Email ShineBirthServices_at_gmail.com

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WHY LACTATION ?
The benefits of breastfeeding for both mother and
infant are overwhelmingly positive.
1 Breastfeeding boosts a babys immune system to
help minimize the risks of common infant
illnesses such as gastrointestinal problems,
otitis media, respiratory infections, diabetes,
pneumonia, and sudden infant death syndrome. Also
decreases the risk for childhood obesity
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Advantages of breastfeeding

• Superior nutrition
• The baby's sucking causes a mothers uterus to
  contract and reduces the flow of blood after
  delivery
• During lactation, menstruation ceases, offering a
  form of contraception
• Mothers who breastfeed tend to lose weight and
  achieve their pre-pregnancy figure more easily
  than mothers who bottle feed
• Mothers who breastfeed are less likely to develop
  breast cancer later in life
• Breastfeeding is more economical than formula
  feeding

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Breastfeeding questions?
How Will I Know if My Baby is Getting Enough
Milk? Babies who are nursing well and getting
enough milk areSucking actively for 10-20
minutes on each breast and act satisfied after a
feedingSwallowing during the feedingNursing 8
to 12 times every 24 hours, during the day and
night

• Having wet diapers and stools as follows
• 1 stool and 1 wet diaper during the first day 2
  to 3 stools and 2 to 3 wet diapers per day in the
  first 2-3 days of age3 stools and at least 6 wet
  diapers per day after 4 days of age (Stools are
  at least the size of a quarter)
• Regaining their birth weight by 10 to 14 days of
  age.It is important to have close follow up with
  your babys doctor to monitor your babys
  progress and weight gain.If you think your baby
  is not nursing well, please call us and your
  babys doctor for help.

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What if My Nipples are Sore?
The best way to prevent and cure sore nipples is
to make sure baby opens his mouth wide and pull
him onto your breast so close that his nose and
chin are touching your breast. Your nipples may
get sore if baby does not take a big mouthful of
breast. Also Do not use soap on your
nipples.To take baby off your breast, first
break the suction by putting a clean finger
between his lips and your breast.Use a different
position each feeding. Alternate between the
football hold, lying down and holding the baby
next to your tummy.
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The importance of Lactation Support

• To be educated on breastfeeding techniques before
  your baby arrives.
• To understand how your body, most especially your
  breasts, will transform once you begin to
  lactate.
• To learn about problems you may encounter when
  breastfeeding, such as, mastitis, engorgement,
  sore nipples, etc.
• To prepare your partner for moral support, to
  aware them of the importance of breastfeeding,
  and the demands of it.
• To have all of your breastfeeding questions and
  concerns answered by a professional.

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About Lactation Counselor Hawaii

• Lactation consultants are professional
  breastfeeding specialists to teach mothers how to
  feed their baby.
• They help women experiencing breastfeeding
  problems, such as latching difficulties, painful
  nursing, and low milk production. A lactation
  consultant also helps babies who aren't gaining
  enough weight.
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