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How I Increased My Breastmilk Supply: Personal Experience of Breast Feeding Struggles
When I came to know that I am going to be a Mon, It was a given that I would breastfeed. There was no two way about it. It just was natural. However, I was naive. Only after the birth of my son I realised that breastfeeding is not easy for everyone. At the beginning I did not take it too seriously as I was told that it would increase gradually. Weeks turned into a month but my milk supply did not improve. Doctors prescribed some medicines but it did not work. Thus began my journey of breastfeeding challenge and this is what I have learnt along the way
1. Breastfeed as Often as Possible
The most important point to remember is that you need to breastfeed no matter what. As we know, milk production works on demand and supply. The more you breastfeed, the more milk you produce. Even though I did not produce much milk. I breastfed my baby first and then gave him top feed. Sometimes I just wanted to give up as giving formula would have been easier but I continued breastfeeding and gradually my supply began to increase
2. Pumping is Your New Workout
Pumping stimulates the breast to produce milk. The movement of the pump mimics the sucking action of the baby hence it is like breastfeeding when you are not feeding your baby. Apart from the breastfeeding every 2 hrs, pumping 2 to 3 times in a day also helps in increasing breast milk. At first I was only able to produce 10 ml with a lot of effort but as I continued I was able to pump 60ml on average and sometimes even 120ml or more. It is after pumping for around 2 weeks I was able to decrease top feed from 7 times to around 3 or 4 times and now I topfeed only twice in a day. My baby seems to be fine without the top feeds too so I will soon be reducing that to 1.
3. Chug That Jug of Water
water also helps in increasing milk supply as it keeps you hydrated. Ideally the recommendation is 4 litres daily but I did not drink much. However whenever I drank good amount of water I noticed a difference. Also drinking warm water seemed to help in milk supply than cold water.
4. Get Some Shut Eye
Do not underestimate the power of restful sleep. I know, with a newborn it is difficult to get enough sleep but sleep is directly proportional to milk supply for some and that was the case for me. Even though you might not get enough sleep, try to make sleep your priority after baby. Sleep when baby sleeps. After the first month baby sleeps a bit longer so it gets better.
5. Don't Worry, Be Happy
When you are struggling with feeding your child and not to mention the 101 advice and judgement you get from other people, it seems impossible to remain stress free. The only way to not stress but work on increasing breast milk is to convince yourself that it is ok if you are not able to produce enough but you'll keep on trying. Little breastmilk is way better for your child's health than no breast milk. As for judgement, just remember your child's health is much more important than what other people think.
6. Go Natural
There are many herbal medicines in the form of tablets and granules. I have tried many of which some worked and some didn't. They do not have side effects so no harm in trying. The most common ones suggessted by doctors too are lactonic and lactare. I tried both and Lactare tablet worked for me but not the granules. Different things work for different people. Give atleast two weeks to see its effect.
7. Eat Healthy, Stay Healthy
This is definitely no time for dieting and trying to lose weight. A breastfeeding mother needs higher calories than a normal person. So make sure you eat well. I have always had a good appetite but postpartum I lost my appetite due to having quite bland food. It is important to have healthy meal but don't be too concerned about having only salads and fruits and food with no spices etc. Incorporate veggies, dairy, pulses and non veg in your diet. Eating fresh homecooked meals helps in recovery as well as milk supply.
8. Perseverance Pays
To put it simply, don't give up. It might seem like nothing is happening at first. It might take a month or two or even three. You might never be able to produce enough to exclusively give breast milk but that's ok because you will be happy that you did the best that you can. Mixed feeding is having best of both worlds. Might be a bit cumbersome but whatever is best for your child. On the other hand, who knows you might be able to exclusively breast feed in just a month. Be consistent with breastfeeding, pumping, sleep and diet and its guaranteed that you'll see some improvement.
9. Take a Look Inside Your Kitchen
I tried every home and traditional remedies that I came across. Not sure if it helped but it did improve my overall health. Some of the ones I tried are fenugreek seeds: 1 teaspoon each in the morning and night , cumin seeds with jaggery, water of arhar daal, soup prepared from mixture of rice flour and ajwain and many others. Home remedies are time tested solution so I am sure one or the other would work for you. Whatever home remedy you try make sure it is safe for you and the baby I have had some success with home remedy along with the above steps.
These steps have helped me be able to breastfeed my baby for the past 5 months and I hope my experience helps someone out there who is struggling with breastfeeding like me.
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पिछले २ महीनों से मेरी बेटी की खाँसी का सिलसिला चला ही जा रहा था। हर थोडे़-थोडे़ दिनों में उसे खाँसी हो जाती । हम उसे डॉक्टर के पास लेकर जाते, डॉक्टर सर्दी-खासी की दवाई देते, उसे थोड़ा सा आराम मिलता लेकिन थोडे़ दिन बाद फिर वही सब शुरु हो जाता। उसकी साँसों मे हमेशा आवाज आती रहती। 26 जनवरी को उसका दूसरा जन्मदिन था। उसके बाद से उसकी तबियत ज्यादा खराब हो गई । खाँसी के साथ-साथ बुखार और उल्टियाँ भी होने लगी। हम उसे फिर से डॉक्टर के पास लेकर गए, डॉक्टर ने चेक करकर कहा कि उसे निमोनिया हो गया है और उसे एंटिबायटिक दे दी।
6 दिन का कोर्स करने पर भी उसकी खाँसी में कोई आराम नहीं मिला। बुखार और उल्टियाँ तो ठीक हो गई पर साँसो में खखड़ाहट की आवाज आती रही। हम बहुत परेशान हो गए। हम उसे एक बार फिर से अपने कैम्पस में स्थित अस्पताल में लेकर गए । वहाँ हमें एक डॉक्टर मिले, उन्होंने मेरी बेटी को चेक किया और कहा कि इसकी स्थिति ठीक नहीं हैं। इसके एक फेफड़े में तो साँस सही तरह से जा रही है पर दूसरे में कोई समस्या लग रही है। हम बहुत घबरा गए । उन्होने हमें सिटी-स्कैन करवाने के लिए कहा। सिटी-स्कैन में आया कि उसके दाहिने फेफडे़ मे कुछ फँसा हैं जिससे साँस सही तरह से नहीं जा रही है। उन्होने हमे ब्रोंकोस्कोपी करवाने की सलाह दी।ब्रोंकोस्कोपी में एनीस्थिसिया देकर बेहोश करते हैं फिर उपकरण की सहायता से साँस की नली में फँसी हुई चीजों को निकालते हैं। चूँकि मेरी बेटी सिर्फ दो साल की है और छोटे बच्चों में एनीस्थिसिया देना रिस्की होता है तो मैं बहुत डर रही थी। मेरे इस डर को दूर किया इ.एन.टी विभाग के एक डॉक्टर ने। वो मुझसे व्यक्तिगत रूप से मिले, उन्होंने मुझे बहुत समझाया और इतना तक कहा कि मैम आप मुझपर भरोसा रखें, कुछ भी नहीं होगा और अगर कोई डॉक्टर इस तरह कहे तो खुद-ब-खुद उसपर भरोसा हो जाता है। हमने अपनी बेटी को अस्पताल में भर्ती करवाया।
अब सबसे बड़ी मुसीबत ये थी कि स्कोपी से १२ घंटे पहले खाने-पीने को कुछ भी नहीं देते। चूँकि स्कोपी दूसरे दिन थी तो हमें १२ बजे रात के बाद उसे कुछ भी देने से मना कर दिया गया था। वो १२ घंटों मेरे जीवन के बहुत ही कष्टकारी थे क्योंकि भूख और प्यास से बेहाल मेरी बेटी बिल्कुल नहीं सोई और पूरी रात रोती रही। दूसरे दिन जब हम उसे ओ.टी लेकर जा रहे थे तो बेहाल होकर दूध और पानी माँग रही थी। माँ-बाप के लिए अपने बच्चे को भूखा देखना सबसे ज्यादा दुखद होता है। मेरी आँखों से लगातार आँसूं बहे जा रहे थे। ओ.टी के बाहर जब हम पहुँचे तब एक डॉक्टर ने आकर मेरी बेटी को गोद में लिया, मुझे ऐसा लगा कि कुछ छूट रहा है। मैंने कभी उसको अपने आप से अलग नहीं किया आज तक। वो ऐसी फीलिंग्स थी जिसे शब्दों में बयाँ करना बहुत मुश्किल है, बस उसे एक माँ ही समझ सकती है।
वो डॉक्टर फिर से मुझसे मिले, मैंने सिर्फ उनसे इतना ही कहा कि सर "आई ट्रस्ट यू" । उन्होने मुझसे कहा कि मैम कुछ नहीं होगा। फिर भी कहते हैं ना कि माँ-बाप का दिल नहीं मानता। ऑपरेशन थियेटर के बाहर हम दोनों खडे़ रहे और महामृत्युंजय मंत्र का जाप करते रहे। करीब १ घंटे बाद वो डॉक्टर ओ.टी के बाहर आए अपने हाथ में कुछ लिए हुए। अपने हाथ में एक छोटी सी पट्टी में वो, वह चीज लेकर आए थे जो मेरी बच्ची के फेफड़े में फँसी थी। वो मूँगफली का आधा दाना था। उस मूँगफली के आधे दाने ने मेरी बेटी को 2 महीने से परेशान कर रखा था। ऑपरेशन के बाद मेरी बेटी को थोड़ी देर आई.सी.यू में रखा गया फिर प्राइवेट वार्ड में शिफ्ट कर दिया गया। दो दिन उसे अस्पताल में ही अंडर ऑवजर्वेशन रखा गया फिर हम उसे घर ले आए ।
ये घटना अभी कुछ दिन पहले ही घटित हुई। अपनी कहानी के माध्यम से बस इतना ही कहना चाहूँगी कि मूँगफली, मटर, चना, सेब के छिलकों इत्यादि चीजों से अपने बच्चों को दूर रखें। हर पल छोटे बच्चों पर नजर रखें।
डॉक्टर को भगवान का रूप कहते हैं। ऐसा क्यूँ कहते हैं मेरे जीवन में घटी इस घटना ने मुझे सिखाया। मैं तहे दिल से डॉक्टर और उनकी पूरी टीम का शुक्रिया अदा करती हूँ ।
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10 Gifts Everyone in Your Family Will Adore
Shopping is daunting enough for those who are clueless when it comes to giving gifts. It can quickly escalate your level of stress and anxiety. As hard as buying a gift for one person is, it is even worse when you have a whole family to satisfy. When it is time to give the family a gift, it can become pretty challenging trying to figure out what would be the most suitable thing to get. Instead of opting for individual gifts, you can always invest in something significant that the entire family will enjoy.
Family Gift Ideas That Will Surprise and Delight All Ages
Not all families are the same, but there is a way to make sure that you get every family the perfect gift. Many things in the market are made for family enjoyment, so inevitably, you will not be out of options. The trouble that a lot of people seem to have is deciding what to pick out of the great variety. Here are some gifts ideas for families that may help you when choosing what to get:
1. A Karaoke Machine
They say that music is the language of the soul, and some families are more musically inclined and gifted than others. A karaoke machine will help the family bond over their favourite hits while giving their vocal cords some exercise. Music brings people together, so get your family a karaoke machine and jam with the fam. After a night of dancing and singing, everyone will feel much closer to each other and will also have let out some steam. Karaoke machines can leave people with many memories to treasure.
2. A Picnic Set
Life has become so busy these days that it can be challenging to take out the time to stop and smell roses. Going on a family picnic will be just the change your family needs to get reenergized and take a day to enjoy nature. Getting a family picnic set will make things easier and will allow you to take your delicious home food with you so that you can nourish yourselves as you enjoy each other’s company.
3. Board Games
If your family enjoys game nights, then a new board game will be the ideal gift for the family. Playing the same games can get boring, but by adding another to the collection, you can shake things up a bit. There are countless board games available in the market. Word games, business games, other interesting games, you need only decide which one to pick.
4. Personalised Mugs
Tea, coffee, or milk, it doesn’t matter; most families are in the habit of drinking something hot in the mornings and sometimes during the late afternoon. If yours is one such family, you can always get personalised mugs for each person. It may not be too fancy, but it is cute and will have sentimental meaning to everyone.
5. A Popcorn Maker
Family movie nights are incomplete without popcorn. Getting them a specialised popcorn maker will just add more excitement to the evening. This is the ideal gift that will make the family experience all the more enjoyable.
6. A Craft Kit
If you have little kids in the family, a craft kit would be the perfect gift. Kids love to experiment and play around with colours and shapes. Your craft set could be anything from play dough to glue, glitter and paints. You can get creative with this one and watch how the family comes together to create some beautiful things to remember for years to come.
7. A Sports Set
Be it softball, cricket, badminton or basketball; families tend to bond over sports. You can always get a new set for your family so that you guys can enjoy your family sports days even more. You can also get a new game set so that everyone can learn a different sport. As long as you think it is something everyone in your family will enjoy, there is no harm in picking it up and turning it into a family gift.
8. A Camping Tent
Certain families enjoy camping trips and hikes. If that sounds like yours, then you may want to consider getting a camping tent that the family can enjoy together. You can even include some new sleeping bags or other camping essentials so that the next time your family goes camping; you can enjoy a better and safer experience. If the family is not too keen, well then they might actually plan a camping trip to use up all these gifts.
9. A Photo Album
It may seem a bit clichéd, but making a specialised family photo album is a sweet and sentimental gift. You can add pictures right from when mum and dad were courting the wedding, all the births, right up until the present time. Make sure that some of the family’s happiest moments are in it and only fill the album with pictures of the most important moments and experiences that the family would want to remember for a long time. You can add in random pictures or organise them in chronological order so that it comes off more like a story. Add in a few words and captions at the bottom of a few to help jog everyone’s memories of the moment.
10. A Painted Portrait
Time keeps moving forward and doesn’t stop. As kids grow and families move on to have new experiences, things tend to change in life. Capturing the moments is something that some people are very passionate about so that they can look at the good times they have had in their lives and be satisfied with where they are. While even our mobile phones have cameras and the ability to take pictures and create memories is at your fingertips, it will be all the more special if a bit more effort went into it. A painting of the family is something that is different and that the family can enjoy for years to come. There is something timeless about paintings; they seem to have the ability to last for years. If you are artistically gifted, you can give painting the portrait a try yourself. If not, you can always take it to local talent and have it made for a price.
Whether you are the type to spoil the family for no reason, or if you are looking for some good family gifts for Christmas, Diwali, Eid or any other festival but are coming up blank as to what you get, you can always consider the above suggestions. You could be shopping for your own family, or trying to find a suitable gift for another family, whatever the situation, these are sure to delight and bring any family closer together.
There are many other things that you can invest in for the family in question as long as you take the time to get to know them a bit better. Every family has something they like to do together so working from that angle is bound to give you the best results.
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How many times have you caught yourself thinking “I can never do things right” or “I’m such a loser/idiot”? Don’t be alarmed! You’re not the only one indulging in such negative self-talk! Still, if you really want to change your life you have to let go of this self loathing.
You might think that talking negative about yourself can be a reminder to stay anchored and work hard to achieve your goals. But what we tend to forget is that this criticism leads to low self-esteem and slowly erodes whatever confidence we possess. Try our proven pointers on how to stop self-criticism.
5 Steps to Stop Negative Self-Talk
1. Stuff it in a box
Experts suggest the “fit in the small box” technique as the perfect way to muzzle your inner critic. How do you do that? The next time you foul it up in an important meeting, don’t kick yourself all over the place about it. Instead, think about what you could've done to make the meeting better. This is a brilliant way of constructive criticism that also minimises the problem and helps you find a solution.
2. Use the carrot and stick approach
This is a motivational approach where you cut down on one of your indulgences when you self-criticise. For instance, if you love ice-cream, then don't buy yourself an ice-cream till the inner critic leaves you alone. Another more practical yet painful way to stop yourself from taking pot shots at yourself would be to wear a rubber band around your wrist and snap it when things head south. Ouch!
3. Put things in a better light
Sometimes all you need to do is change the way you look at things. Self-criticism is a unhealthy way to label yourself all the things that you aren’t. So what if you said something silly in front of the entire office? It was just a one-off for you, but to hear your inner critic talk, one would think you do it all the time! Your silly moment was just one incident and there is no way it defines you. You might have felt silly, but "you" aren’t silly. Understanding the difference between these two aspects can help you come to terms with the reality faster.
4. Stop airing your dirty laundry
What is self-criticism? If you look at it, it's the feeling of self-shaming yourself when you needn't. Your blunder might have actually been just a teensy blooper. Call your friend, share the shame and get a few laughs out of it. You’ll feel so much lighter than spending the entire night calling yourself all sorts of names!
5. Remember that nobody is perfect
Nobody is perfect and everyone has a right to make mistakes. Rather, these little mistakes signify that you’re at least trying to move forward. Only those who are stagnant never commit an error. Things happen. You need to learn to move on and stop getting serious about it.
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“Look how she is latching! As if she had learned it in the womb,” exclaimed a nurse after my C-Section delivery. My joy knew no bounds on hearing that. From pregnancy to delivery, the journey was a smooth one for me. Nothing could have gone wrong if the baby latched well on the first go. Little did I know what was in store for me ahead!
My husband and I had invested a lot of time in womb parenting. We took antenatal sessions with one of the best mentors in the field. I followed a proper regime too. Deep breathing, meditation, exercise, and a healthy diet were a part of it. I started womb talking at the onset of my second trimester. Since the third trimester, I daily repeated to my baby that she had to latch well and breastfeed nicely.
Despite such a good start, the initial days were difficult. I was not able to sit for longer durations. The lactation was sufficient, and the baby’s latching was good; however, she was never satisfied at the end of the feed.
Besides breastfeeding, I also fed her with pumped milk, but nothing seemed to work. Doctors and lactation experts guided us through, but all in vain. Formula milk became her primary food, which made me feel guilty as I had always wanted to breastfeed my baby.
My stubbornness to breastfeed her took me to consult a few more lactation experts and pediatricians. One of the lactation experts advised me to add natural galactagogues to my diet to improve lactation. The pediatrician also assured me that the milk I produced was enough for my baby; what the baby needed was comfort. I learned that she cried after every feed because I used to take away her comfort spot.
With renewed learning, hope, and unflinching determination, I resumed my breastfeeding journey. No matter how much my stitches would hurt to feed her the whole day or how exhausted I had been after all those sleepless nights, I did not stop trying. I would rock her after every feed to prevent her from crying, and it worked like magic. The pediatrician was right, and her suggestions worked for me. I brought down her formula feeds from 5 times a day to 2 times a day in one month. That was a significant achievement for me. When everyone in my family, friends, and well-wishers told me not to worry and feed her with formula milk, my daughter and I did not stop trying. Neither did she stop latching, nor did she get used to feeding on the bottle, as if she knew that I was trying hard. Had my little angel not been so supportive, my journey would have been incomplete.
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Q. Dr meri baby 12 month running hai uska weight 6 kg hai uska growth nahi ho pa Raha hai to kya kare or over active hai
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A. ok see c. if the baby is not having proper height and weight it means that baby is having failure to thrive baby needs investigations like TSH and other related test to find out the reason
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Q. mere twins baby hai boy nd girl one month 8 days when I check eye and ear which month
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5 hours ago
A. For the query asked needs consultation with doctor for proper guidance so it is better that the doctor will guide you the correct way .
Online consultation can also be taken jjand the expert will give you the proper answer .
Ankita Mehta has added a new answer
Guardian of 0 children
3 hours ago
Q. is white discharge in 8th month normal?
Ankita Mehta
Mom of a 8 yr 7 m old girl
3 hours ago
A. hi
yes
but if it is too thick or clear like water,if there other symptoms like itching, irritation, redness,foul smell from vagina, please visit your gynecologist
Dr Vandan H Kumar has added a new answer
Guardian of 0 children
3 hours ago
Q. My son is 5 months old is suffering from cough..what to do?
Dr Vandan H Kumar
Paediatrician
2 hours ago
A. give nasal saline drops every few hourly to the child in the nasal cavity.
try to prevent temperature variations around the child
you can go for indirect steam inhalation which will again help in decreasing both cough and cold
continue the regular diet of the child
if there is no improvement in few days then meet your doctoru
for fever and pain give paracetamol.u
anti-cold medicines at this age have got side effects so can be given only after medical consultation.
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Expecting Mom due in 6 months
3 hours ago
Q. hi. in Feb my period was last and I did pregnancy test in March its positive results but my belly is not being bigger
POOJA KOTHARI
Mom of a 7 yr 1 m old boy
2 hours ago
A. Typically, your bump becomes noticeable during your second trimester. Between 16-20 weeks, your body will start showing your baby's growth. For some women, their bump may not be noticeable until the end of the second trimester and even into the third trimester. The second trimester starts in the fourth month.
Rashmi has added a new answer
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48 mins ago
Q. I am 7 weeks pregnant. Before pregnancy I used to take medicine named Cyra 20 mg for acidity. Now since the day when I got to know that I am pregnant I am not taking any medicine for acidity but daily I am suffering from it. After having breakfast it starts. I am not eating any spicy food , oily food etc. Please help on this
Read moreRashmi
Mom of a 9 yr 7 m old girl
43 mins ago
A. Start having chilled milk directly from the refrigerator that usually helps a lot in reducing down acidity and anyways when you take so much of medicine in the body gets addicted to it to check with your doctor if you need to do anything or any other medication would be friendly in cases of emergency
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