breastfeeding (redirected from Rooting instinct)

breastfeeding

Etymology: AS, braest + ME, feden

1 suckling or nursing, giving a baby milk from the breast. Breastfeeding encourages postpartum uterine involution and slows the natural return of the menses. Also called nursing.

2 taking milk from the breast. See also breast milk, lactation.

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Patient discussion about Rooting instinct.

Q. I gave birth 2 weeks ago and I am having real difficulties breast feeding it hurts really bad, and I am constantly worried that my baby isn't eating enough. What can I do?

A. My mom always said something about brewers yeast helping to produce more milk for the baby.

Q. Breast feeding cause cancer? Is there any evidence about breast cancer linked to breast feeding?

A. Nope. It’s actually the other way around!!
There is evidence that it has a protective affect!
Here is an article about it:
http://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/news/20070417/breastfeeding-cuts-breast-cancer-risk

Q. My baby is grunting and groaning while I breastfeed him. Is this normal? It only happens from time to time, but he makes these weird noises while nursing and I would like to know if it's standard behavior.

A. Does it sound like he is having trouble breathing while you breastfeed him? Does he make these sounds while crying also, or just while eating? All of these are things you should report to your pediatrician so you can be sure that the baby is not suffering from anything other than simple reflux while being breastfed.