Formula for success: Breastfeeding tips by an expert

You are born. Hooray! Now over other concern: breastfeeding.

To help new mothers, Paula J. Norcott, International Lactation Board Advisor and Mother Maine Co -founder in Brunswick, Maine, recently partnership with breast pump company, babybuddha to become her first “pompologologist”, where she will help women with breastfeeding challenges.

As someone who has worked with newborn families for over 25 years, it is certain to say that Norcott knows more than her right part for the breast. Plus, Norcott is a mother up to five boys aged 10 to 30 (“none of whom was light, straightforward babies!”) Who knows first -hand breastfeeding fights.

Here, Norcott shares her best nursing tips.

What is a common breastfeeding mistake?

Norcott sees countless clients assume the pain is normal. “So many harsh parents, you think the sore and cracked nipples are just part of the process. But the pain is usually a sign that something needs adjustment,” she said. “I’ve had so many clients come to me in tears. I think they have to rest when really. Some minor changes make it all different.”

For example, Norcott recalled a mother with a child in the intensive birth care unit, who came to her after a few weeks fighting with painful, ineffective pumping.

“She was convinced that she had a low supply and was about to give up,” she said. “When we made a flange [the funnel-shaped pump part that goes around your nipple] Adaptation, we realized that she had also used a size, causing pain and poor production. We passed to the right size, and its supply doubled overnight and the pain was quickly distributed. “

That is why Norcott believes the best strategy is to get help early. “A quick consultation in the early days can prevent weeks of disappointment. Your best bet is to find a local lactation consultant for board care, prenatal if possible,” she said. “Many offer both options and with telehealth and get insurance. You can also look for local breastfeeding support groups.”

What do you tell women who are nervous about nursing?

“Find your people: a lactation consultant, a doula, a support group, a supportive friend, a partner who knows how to bring you snacks at 2am,” Norcott said, pointing out that no one expects to be an expert on day 1. You feed at a time, “she added.

Might what can new parents surprise to learn about breastfeeding?

“There is no need to be everything or nothing! You will not know how everything works or how you feel about it until you are actually doing it,” Norcott said. “Work is definitely after early birth loaded with money if you want a full supply.”

However, if a complete supply does not happen to you for one reason or another, do not sweat it.

What is a main intake?

“If something is not working. It’s not a failure – it means we need a new plan.”