Guide to Nutrition Breastfeeding

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So What Should You Be Eating? 1. GRAINS — 8 ounces a day (at least half as whole grains) Y AB B 2. VEGETABLES — 3 cups a day AND M (vary your vegetables) O M FOR 3. FRUITS — 2 cups a day (try to eat whole or cut-up fruit rather than juice) NUTRITION 4. DAIRY — 3 cups a day (opt for You Are What You Eat, low-fat or fat-free choices) And So Is Your Milk 5. PROTEIN 6.5 oz a day Proper nutrition is an ongoing journey during and (choose lean meats and beans) after your pregnancy, playing a critical role in your health and your baby’s growth. Most breastfeeding moms should take in about 500 extra calories, for a total of 2,000 to 2,500 calories per day. And, of course, make sure to drink plenty of fluids. CUPS PER DAY Get a personal nutrition and physical activity plan through the MyPlate program at choosemyplate.gov 2 3

Feeding Flexibility: How Long & How Often? In the early weeks, feeding cues can be hard to figure out. Avoid schedules and remember: every baby’s signals are S different. Here are some general guidelines: ASIC B Feed 30–40 minutes 15–20 minutes on each breast BREASTFEEDING Is Baby Ready to Feed? Follow Their Lead Feed every 1.5–3 hrs How will you know when your baby is ready to feed? From the start of one feed to Watch and listen for these typical feeding cues, even the start of the next when baby’s asleep: • Sucking or rooting. 1.5-3 hrs • Restlessness or hand-to-mouth movements. • Small sounds. Crying is a late hunger sign. Try to feed before then. For more ways to milk breastfeeding for all it’s worth, visit similac.com/breastfeedingbasics 4 5

Breastfeeding: Signs Your Baby Is Getting What’s Your Position? Enough Milk There is no one right breastfeeding position. The one Your baby: Stops passing meconium (thick black or dark-green stools) after about 4 days, that is most comfortable and effective is the right and begins to pass yellow, seedy, runny stools 3 or more times a day S one at that feeding. Wets 6–8 diapers and has 2 bowel movements a day ASIC Breastfeeds every 2–3 hours B Breastfeeds for 10 minutes or more and doesn’t cry excessively after feeding Makes a rhythmic sucking sound during feedings THE CRADLE HOLD Good for most moms Nurses at both breasts and babies. If correctly positioned, your baby’s Appears satisfied after feedings body should form a straight line from ear to Consistently gains weight BREASTFEEDING shoulder to hip. THE CLUTCH OR FOOTBALL HOLD Good Signs Your Baby May Not Be for mothers who had a C-section or mothers Latched on Properly with large breasts, flat or inverted nipples, or a strong let-down reflex. It is also helpful for You: babies who prefer to be more upright. Have sore nipples Your baby: Makes clicking or smacking sounds when she sucks LYING DOWN Good for an alternative Comes off of the breast after a few sucks position, especially at night or when sitting Falls asleep after just a couple of minutes of nursing is uncomfortable. Dimples her cheeks with each suck Has too few wet diapers Remains fussy and discontent after eating For more breastfeeding positions, visit If your nipples are sore, you should contact your similac.com/positions healthcare professional. 6 77

Helpful Tips for Proper Latching Proper latching is one of the most Your newborn may latch on as soon as you hold important aspects in determining the them to your breast. If not, don’t despair. Keep quality of the breastfeeding experience. at it and try some of the following helpful tips. S The correct latch helps your baby get the ASIC proper nutrition and makes nursing more B comfortable for you. BREASTFEEDING TO SHAPE THE BREAST for easy latch-on, compress your breast in a “U” hold, with your thumb and index finger at 3 and 9. WHEN LATCHING and positioning your baby at the breast, hold baby’s nose close to your nipple. GUIDE BABY’S MOUTH toward your nipple, pointing the nipple slightly up toward the roof of STROKE HER BOTTOM LIP with your nipple and wait baby’s mouth with more of the lower areola (the for baby’s mouth to open wide. dark area surrounding the nipple) in baby’s mouth. MORE AREOLA WILL BE VISIBLE above the nipple than below. Baby’s chin should be against your breast when latched. In the beginning, some slight discomfort is normal. If there are more than a few moments of discomfort or if she is suckling only on the nipple, break the suction For live nutrition support, call our FeedingExpert line with your finger and try again. Several tries may be necessary. A nurse or lactation at 1-800-986-8800 (M–F, 8:30 AM–7 PM ET). consultant can help. 8 9

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