Top Breastfeeding Tips Every Parent Should Know l Experts Weigh In

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Breastfeeding can be challenging—but it’s also one of the most powerful ways to keep your baby healthy and thriving.   In this episode of Experts’ Weigh In, Dr. Jamie Isip Cumpas, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, shares expert breastfeeding advice for new moms and dads—like why mastering breastfeeding techniques (latch + position) matters and how to tell if your baby is full, satisfied, and growing well. Perfect for first-time moms, new parents, or anyone planning to breastfeed, this video breaks down the basics so you can feel confident and supported from the start. #SPVideo #SmartParentingBoardofExperts #Breastfeeding

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00:00Hi, I'm Dr. Jamie Isip-Kompas, an international board-certified lactation consultant

00:05and a proud member of the Smart Barenting Board of Experts.

00:10In this episode of Experts Weigh In, we're breaking down breastfeeding,

00:14its benefits, challenges, and what parents should know.

00:19Why is a breastfeeding technique important?

00:23Learning the breastfeeding technique is important because you want to set up your baby

00:27to be able to succeed in breastfeeding.

00:29So when you're able to position the baby well, you're able to attach your baby well,

00:34it's going to be very efficient for both of you.

00:37And what's more important is you're not going to be in pain and your baby is going to be happy.

00:43How to know if your baby is satisfied after breastfeeding?

00:48The baby is satisfied after breastfeeding when your baby is actually content and quiet

00:53and gets to fall asleep peacefully.

00:56So what's important is your baby also has to have regular bowel movement,

01:01which is around 4 to 6 times in 24 hours and should have regular urine output as well.

01:07And usually in a span of 24 hours, a newborn baby would want to feed at least 8 to 12 times in a day.

01:14So if your baby is able to reach that, then you shouldn't really be worrying about it

01:18as long as your baby is also able to gain weight regularly.

01:22So those are the things that you want to watch out for.

01:26What not to do while breastfeeding?

01:29When you're breastfeeding, you actually don't want to stress too much about it.

01:34I know it's hard, it can be painful, and you lose a lot of sleep.

01:37But you do want to be able to enjoy breastfeeding because it's something that's relaxing.

01:42It's a good way for you and your baby to bond.

01:45So just make sure that you're taking it a day at a time.

01:49Don't worry about the challenges in the beginning because as long as you're able to get help

01:55and you're managing it, take it slowly and it's going to be better in the next couple of days.

02:01So when it comes to getting your hair done, like getting a hair treatment or even drinking caffeine and wine,

02:09it's actually okay as long as you do it moderately.

02:13That means one cup of coffee a day should be okay, especially if you used to be a coffee drinker.

02:19Even one glass of wine is okay if you know that the alcohol is not in your system,

02:26you're not tipsy or anything like that, then that should be okay.

02:29And even a hair treatment would do you good because it's going to make you feel more beautiful and more relaxed.

02:36So you can actually do those things even if you're breastfeeding.

02:41At what age should breastfeeding ideally stop?

02:45Actually, the age of when you think breastfeeding should stop is very dependent on what the baby or the toddler

02:52and the mom will actually decide on.

02:54So what's important is to make sure that you're able to exclusively breastfeed for at least six months.

03:01And then from six months onwards, you want to be able to just provide as much breast milk as you can.

03:08When it comes to breastfeeding longer, you actually have a little bit more benefits.

03:13A lot of the diseases that you want to prevent, for example, allergies, asthma, forms of cancer like leukemia,

03:19they've seen in some studies that the longer you breastfeed, the more chances of you able to try to prevent these from happening.

03:27So there are good benefits to be able to breastfeed much longer.

03:30It really depends on when the mom and baby feel like they're ready to stop breastfeeding.

03:38But there is benefit to be able to breastfeed for as long as they both think they want to.

03:47Got more questions about breastfeeding?

03:49Drop them in the comments below.

03:51We'd love to help.

03:53And for more expert advice, don't forget to like this video and subscribe to the Smart Parenting YouTube channel.

03:59See you next time!

04:08We'll see you next time!

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