How Is Breastfeeding With Your Second Child
It is possible that when you were pregnant with your first child, you thought about everything related to breastfeeding and looked for information that was relevant. Most of the advice they would give you would be well intentioned and they might also tell you that it is the most natural thing in the world.
Yes, maybe it is, but not all mothers feel that way. Breastfeeding is not always easy with either the first or the second child, it depends on each case. Many women take a lot of learning and time to get it right, and when they get it right, they can feel upset emotions about it. When you go through breastfeeding with your first child, it is possible that with the second child you already know much more information than with your first.
But it is almost inevitable that when you get pregnant with your second child, you will receive feedback on how to breastfeed, even if you do not know if you really want to breastfeed or not. It will be easier this time because you will have more experience … or maybe it will be more difficult because before you did not have another child to take care of while you were breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding is still painful
Breastfeeding is still painful at first and that won’t change, but be sure it won’t last as long as it did the first time. Your nipples will be irritated again, but they won’t have as many cracks or bleed as the first time, which is certainly a nice improvement. Maybe you will not get hurt or maybe yes, but what is certain is that you will notice how breastfeeding is easier with your second child than with the first. Keep in mind that breast milk has proven to be the best food for your baby. In this sense, it is worth the effort.
If you feel pain, go to your pharmacy to buy soothing gel nipple pads, or you can even find a lactation consultant, especially if you want to breastfeed both children at the same time. If your nipples are sore from breastfeeding, you don’t need to spend a lot of money on creams, coconut oil is cheaper and will give you very good results.
You will not care so much that they see your chest
Maybe it gave you a bit of trouble the first time you breastfed your first child, but you realized over time that breastfeeding is the most natural thing in the world and therefore, you do not care what they tell you now.
It really is a shame all those mothers who must put up with obscene comments from people who do not understand that breastfeeding is not only natural, but is a right of the mother and the child anywhere on the planet. According to a study published in the Brazilian Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics , breastfeeding not only favors the baby, but also the health of the mother.
You don’t have to feel self-conscious, you will be so tired and busy that finding a private place to breastfeed will not be one of your priorities.
Your priority will be the care of your children, and their food. Do not allow anyone to say anything negative to you for breastfeeding your children in public places, you are within your rights and your children too. Doing it or not in public places should be your decision.
Magical feeling in breastfeeding
There are many women who feel a great bond with their children when they are enjoying breastfeeding, both with the first and the second child. It is a magical, rewarding and bonding experience. It is incredible how the woman’s body is able to feed and offer the necessary food to babies. No matter the hours of sleep lost, the feeling that unites mother and child during breastfeeding is incredibly beautiful. If you want and if you can do it, do not hesitate.
Breastfeeding, the best feeding method
As you have seen, breastfeeding is the best feeding method for the baby. It is advisable to use it whenever possible, since you will get a lot out of it.
In any case, always pay attention to the doctor and, if you cannot implement this method, keep in mind that there are alternatives such as milk banks to solve the problem.
