Being a parent, you have to take a great care of your baby. Baby's health is the most important aspect for you. You feed the baby for developing hi rapidly. Breast feeding is the choice of more than 70% mothers in the world. Some mothers are confused about breastfeeding and there are many questions that arise on their mind. This article describes the top 5 frequently asked questions by parents especially by mothers on breastfeeding. The questions are taken from the real life experiences and their answers are taken from experts.



1. Why only breastfeeding?

Ans. There are two most common choices for a mother to feed his child: bottle fed or breast feed. Breast feed is better than bottle feed. This sentence is from experts. Breast feeding is perfectly matched for any child. Breast feeded babies may also have less risks of development of many dieses such as infections, asthama, leukemia, etc. Some breastfeeding benefits for mother include faster postpartum recovery; cost-efficient; convenient; reduces risk of breast, uterine, and ovarian cancer; quicker weight loss after birth.

2. How long does it take to breastfeed baby? When to switch breasts when feeding baby?

Ans. There is not any fixed time for breast feed baby or switching the breasts. Still you can let your baby to feed for ten minutes each breast. The baby will let you know when he is finished.

3. Is it ok to be breastfeeding and going to work?

Ans. Yes. There are many mothers who breastfeed their child after returning from the work. You need to work for few hors if possible. You can also pump up your milk and save it for the baby during the break times of your work.

4. How to know when baby is hungry?

Ans. There are many cues that baby gives when he or she is hungry. You have to notice them and decide whether your little one is needed your milk or not. Opening mouth wide like a yawn with tongue down and forward over the bottom gum, smacking lips and thrusting the tongue, bringing hands up to the mouth, fluttering eyes and rapid eye movement, crying, are the signs that your baby is hungry. Offer him breast whenever you find these activities from your child and if he is hungry he will start getting milk.

5. How to breastfeed when I am not at home?

Ans. Breastfeeding is the natural way to feed your baby. If you are away from home and need to feed your baby you can do this easily and hardly be noticed in public. Wear loose-fitting tops that you can raise up. You can breastfeed your child easily and your breast will also not be seen. To screen more, you can drape a blanket, sweater or jacket over your shoulder and the baby. You can also wear a nursing bra that you can access your breast with one hand.