Breastfeeding in tandem to children of different ages
Tandem breastfeeding occurs when a woman who breastfeeds her child becomes pregnant and decides to continue breastfeeding during pregnancy, and once her child is born, breastfeed two together It is a decision that more and more women choose, and we will try to answer some doubts that may arise in th
Tandem breastfeeding occurs when a woman who breastfeeds her child becomes pregnant and decides to continue breastfeeding during pregnancy, and once her child is born, breastfeed two together
It is a decision that more and more women choose, and we will try to answer some doubts that may arise in this regard. The most important thing is to know that this type of breastfeeding does not harm the health of the mother, the baby or the child who breastfeeds.
Breastfeeding during pregnancy
During pregnancy, breastfeeding changes, and more than half of the children wean themselves. The main reason is that the amount of milk produced decreases, and that is something that many may dislike. It used to be thought that it was due to the change in the taste of the milk, but it is not like that, since the colostrum does not segregate until a few days before the birth.
One of the first symptoms of pregnancy is breast hypersensitivity, and this may be the reason why some women opt for directed weaning; since they find it uncomfortable to breastfeed.
Remember that for a lactation to work, there are two factors that must be met: that the child wants to suckle, and that the mother wants to breastfeed.
Nipple suction produces uterine contractions, mothers notice that they give up when the child stops breastfeeding. If the pregnancy is normal, without risk does not produce the advance of the delivery date.
The weight gain of the baby within the womb is normal, there have been no cases of low weight that may have been associated with this type of breastfeeding.
Tandem breastfeeding
According to a study, the main motive that pushes mothers to make this decision was the respect of the needs of the older child, others for living the experience of breastfeeding in tandem and finally, to promote the bond between siblings .
Once the woman has given birth, we will see what happens with breastfeeding:
- Does not negatively affect the newborn: Having more stimulation, the milk production is maintained and there is enough quantity for the two. The weight gain of newborns is normal. In addition, it seems that the "growth crises" are not objectified, since at all times they have the necessary amount of milk.
- The mother has to "organize" the shots:she can breastfeed both at the same time, each one with a breast. You can offer the newborn first, and then the older one. Everything is fine, as long as there is harmony. No - It has not been seen that the fact of breastfeeding both at the same time increases the probability of contagion of the smallest.
- If you make the decision to breastfeed in tandem, it is very important to go to support groups
; that way you will not feel strange, and you will be able to find understanding and advice.
