Congratulations on your delivery of your first new-born! Your little buttercup of joy is finally home! Thus, entering motherhood is definitely exciting for all you, incredible mothers. However, our staff at Twinkle do know that many new moms are a little worried or concerns about what to do for your little ones to ensure that they get the best; especially breastfeeding.

The choice to breastfeed is definitely one of the first decision you will have to make for your little one. Breastfeeding may be the most natural thing there is, but it can take a lot of work before it seems that way. Sometimes it can just take a bit of trial and error before you have found the right mix of solutions. At Twinkle, we believe there is no stricken way to breastfeed your little one but to depend on what you believe will work best for you and your baby!

To kick start your breastfeeding journey, Twinkle is here to share with all new moms an awesome breastfeeding guide which includes helpful tips, and pieces of advice mothers can use whether they are breastfeeding or formula-feeding their baby.

Before delving into the helpful tips of breastfeeding, we would first need to understand the extensive benefits of breastfeeding for your kids and you (Do you know that you can benefit from breastfeeding too?).

1. Health benefits for mothers

For all the incredible mothers, breastfeeding would signal your hormones which further encourage and help your uterus to go back on its pre-pregnancy size. Thus, breastfeeding can also speed up healing time and post-delivery bleeding and is also said to decrease the risk of having future breast and ovarian cancer.

2. Breast milk is excellent for your baby

Breast milk is jovially called “liquid gold” because of all the built-in natural antibodies, nutrients, proteins, and fats your baby needs to develop. Babies who are breastfed are said to have fewer infections and viruses and have lower risks of chronic diseases and ailments in the future! Excellent isn't it?

3. Weight Loss

Yes, gorgeous ladies! Breastfeeding actually helps you lose weight. After putting on tremendous weight during the pregnancy, breastfeeding would help you smoothen the process of losing weight! It medical reports had stated that breastfeeding would help to burn an average of 500 calories a day!

4. Mix it up and save some money!

Breastfeeding saves money! In Singapore, we often joke that new mums and dads would need to save up for 'milk formula money'. However, the humor didn't stray too much from the reality. Milk formula is expensive. Thus, a good alternative would be the incredibly nutritious breast milk. It is not only beneficial to the pocket, but it is also more nutritious and aids the growth of your child!

5. Strengthen Bond

Breastfeeding also creates a stronger bond between mother and baby. Although difficult at first, breastfeeding leads you to work together with your baby. Finding the right position, recognizing hunger cues, and knowing when they’re satisfied is something you will learn—and become an expert at—over time.

After gaining some knowledge of the incredible benefits of breastfeeding, we would now look into the top tips on breastfeeding!

1. Master latching techniques

You and your baby should team up to find the most comfortable latching position. Make sure that you place your baby's head and body securely to your arms and allowing it to be resting towards your breast. Guide the baby to the spot and make sure that the mouth is correctly sucking the nipple.

2. Repositioning during breastfeeding

Breastfeeding with just one of your breasts is exhausting, uncomfortable for the baby and you. Hence, it's time to switch your breast 10-20 minutes every feeding session. It is essential to balance breastmilk consumption on both breasts as the other may shut its milk supply for a short moment. But, do not worry about the milk supply because the more you nurse your little one, the more milk it will reproduce!

3. Stay healthy and hydrated!

You are what you feed to your baby. Therefore, a nutritious diet plan suitable for lactation should be considered. Also, staying hydrated is a must since breastmilk is composed of water. Drink water as you need!

4. Breast hygiene

It is important to clean your breast after feeding session. The bacteria from exposed nipples may transfer to your baby's mouth, and we at Twinkle do not want that to happen! Thus, always wear clean bras and use breastfeeding pads as often as possible.

5. Tender the nipple

Nipples are already a sensitive area for most women, and after three hours of non-stop nursing, nipples can feel downright raw. While pain can be due to a bad latch, in the beginning, it can be just as likely that you need to get used to nursing.

Try Twinkle's Multi-Purpose Balm would be the perfect solution for your sensitive area after each nursing session for your little ones. It can help prevent chafing, and excessive dryness as Twinkle's Multi-Purpose Balm contains organic shea butter that provides an extra coating of moisture. Thus, Twinkle's Multi-Purpose Balm also provide great healing for blisters, cracks and helping to improve the skin condition on the nipples.

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