8 Things You Can Do While Breastfeeding
By: Good Vibes
Tags: Family, Breastfeeding, Motherhood

Breastfeeding is one of the most effective ways to ensure child health and survival. Newborns often want to feed every 2–3 hours. By 2 months, feeding every 3–4 hours is common, and by six months, most babies feed every 4–5 hours. This can get a new mum really exhausted, but there are ways you can make breastfeeding enjoyable for yourself and your baby:

1.Talk or sing to your baby

Your baby has been listening to your voice for the past few months inside the womb. So, to a baby, mommy’s voice is the most beautiful sound in the world, no matter how badly you sing.

So go ahead and sing any song to your baby (you can even make it up as you go along). Or talk about your day, read out loud from a book, or share your hopes and dreams for the future. Even when your baby is just a newborn, you’re teaching him or her important language skills every time you speak or sing.

2. Go social online

If you are reading this, its means you are probably breastfeeding and browsing at the same time. Many new mums browse through Facebook page everyday without fail while feeding their babies. So while feeding your baby you can help others and can share what you’re going through.

A tablet device is perfect to use when breastfeeding, it will fit perfectly on your lap or on the couch beside you.

3.Watch your favorite shows

Breastfeeding time can also be the perfect time to watch Telemundo or Africa Magic. Go on mama, don’t miss Tinsel o!

4. Eat

Yes, nothing stops you from eating while your baby is eating. If you can manage to hold your baby safely while you tuck into your pounded yam and vegetable why not?

Eating regular, well balanced meals will keep your energy levels up and your sugar levels balanced, enabling you to cope with the lack of sleep.

5. Drink water

Every time you breastfeed make sure you sip on a large glass of water. Breastfeeding women need to consume around three litres of water per day. When your busy looking after your baby it is easy to forget about your needs. Get into a habit of always having a large glass of water beside you while breastfeeding.

6. Read a book or magazine

You are not going to have much spare time when your baby arrives so use your breastfeeding time wisely. Catch up on your favourite magazine or read a book, your Koran or Bible.

7. Bond with your other children

If you have more children, use the time to bond with them. Spend some time chatting to them about their day. Many children can feel a little left out when a new baby arrives on the doorstep. Special time with mummy is important, so make sure you spend some of your ‘free time’ relaxing with them.

8. Sleep

This is my favorite one. Mothers never get enough sleep anyway so why not take the chance to snooze. When you are fully comfortable breastfeeding why not take a nap? Make sure your baby is in a safe position for breastfeeding on the bed and will not fall off if you dose off. Breastfeeding while lying down is a great way of completely chilling out for both you and baby. Check the guideline on breastfeeding while lying down online and have a well deserved rest while baby eats.