Colostrum is the first breast milk that breasts begin to make before the baby is born. With childbirth, the body is activated to increase the amount of colostrum and although it is usual for the baby to take it directly from the breast, in this photo that has been shared thousands of times we see the mother offering the baby the colostrum with syringe.
Colostrum provides the newborn with everything he needs, so it is essential that the baby receives it in its first hours. It is so important that, even if you have decided not to breastfeed, you can give the colostrum.
The mother is doula and the image was also shared by another doula on Instagram, obtaining thousands of likes, so that they are proud to be able to set an example and encourage breastfeeding with photography. The mother points out that she loved feeding her baby in this unconventional and unknown way, the fact is that the baby was feeding.
In the picture we see Andromeda's mother, who with only 17 hours of life spent a lot of time asleep, so she didn't get hooked on her chest. What to do then to avoid being long without food? Offer the colostrum with a syringe, as indicated by a lactation consultant in the hospital.
Thus, after removing the colostrum in a small glass, he passed it to the syringe and offered it to the small one in small doses. The mother says it was a great experience and that the baby seemed to like it, satisfied every little drink. Shortly after Andromeda woke up and put her to the chest. During the first week, he combined chest and syringe. With three weeks of life, the girl exclusively drinks breast milk from the breast.
According to the AEPED, in order to avoid teats that involve interference in breastfeeding, there are other methods, the best known of the glass, but also that of the syringe.
We leave you with the image that can help some mothers If the baby does not take the breast well or sleeps many hours of newborn: give the colostrum with syringe and not let that "liquid gold" be lost.
I shared Andromeda's and my slow start to breastfeeding with the Huffington Post. We had to syringe feed her at first cause she was so sleepy! Grateful that she is nursing so well now. I hope sharing our experience will encourage other Mama's to meet their babies where they are at and go with the flow! And to not give up. Link in my bio ~ enjoy! #feedingwithlove #pregnantdoula #carriagehousebirth supported! by @montymckeever
A photo posted by Rebecca A. McKeever (@wisdombird) on Sep 21, 2016 at 8:13 AM PDT
