The lactation crisis at 15 days It is one of the first moments that we will live with our baby and that will surely make us more than nervous. But it is common and we must handle it in the best possible way, both for ourselves and for our little ones. Because in general we will experience several crises of this type at different times of its growth.
So, we have to be as prepared as possible, although later, reality far exceeds fiction. Even so It is convenient to know what it is about, how long it usually lasts and what we can do to take it much better. Also known as growth buds, you should know in advance that it is something totally natural. Find out more!
How to know that we are facing a lactation crisis at 15 days
It does not always appear exactly 15 days later, but more or less occurs during that week. You will know because the baby is more irritable, which makes her cry more. It will take more time to be on the chest and sometimes, we notice that the feedings are shorter but more followed. But you should not worry about this because you will continue to provide it with the best food, even if you feel a little less bloated. Since it is true that there are also certain changes in the breast, but this is because the milk does not accumulate as at other times, due to the high demand. As long as the baby continues to grow and is at its weight, when you go to the controls, the rest will be temporary.
How long do these types of crises last?
It must be said that it does not have an exact duration time. Because it always depends on each baby, but we will tell you that a couple of days minimum, sometimes it can be extended to three or four at most, as a general rule. So there we insist again that you need to arm yourself with patience. This is the first crisis that your baby will have but it will teach you how to act for the following ones.
What should I do before a her
First of all, you must bear in mind that it is something temporary, that it is exhausting, but that in a few days everything will stabilize again. So starting from this, you can put into practice the following tips to improve the moment of crisis:
- Offer your chest before I cry: When talking about crises, babies will be much more irascible than usual. For this reason, it is always convenient to offer the chest before they start crying at the top of their lungs. You will see signs and when they put their fist to their mouth or are slightly restless, it is time. But be careful, don't force the shot either, if you don't want to at that moment, nothing happens.
- Prepare a calm environment: when the baby is more nervous, neither light nor deafening noises will help, as usual. That is why it is always better to opt for a place that is quiet, with little light, offering some white noise that concentrates and relaxes them, at the same time that you breastfeed.
- Always check with your doctor: Whenever you have any concerns, it is worth consulting your doctor. But a priori we will tell you that if your baby is fine, growing naturally, you should not worry too much. As we have advanced, it is only a few days in which she may not eat like others, she is more irritable and cries more, but it is only a process.
- More time strengthening the bond: sometimes you will see how your baby seems not to detach from you. Although it can be exhausting, it is true that it has its very good side and that is that the more it is on the breast, the more it will stimulate them and produce more milk. Without forgetting that it continues to strengthen the bond between mother and child.
After having spent those intense and stressful days, you will see how everything returns to normal. Yes, there are more lactation crises but you will successfully overcome them again because you will already know their 'symptoms' and how you should act.