Patient's question:
Doctor, I have a 23-day-old baby. However, I've been troubled by when to feed him, especially when my breasts are full and the baby is sleeping soundly. Should I wake him up to feed him, or should I express the milk into a bottle and wait for him to wake up? What is the best nursing position?Doctor's answer:
Mothers can choose a chair with a backrest while breastfeeding, or they can prepare a small stool in advance. Standing on the small stool on the feeding side and lifting your thigh can help you easily lift your child's head, allowing them to comfortably approach the mother's breast. Before the child is three months old, it is best not to breastfeed while lying in bed. This is because newborns have very weak neck muscles. If the mother falls asleep while breastfeeding, and the breast blocks the child's mouth and nose, and the child lacks the strength to avoid it, it may lead to an accident due to suffocation.