Although mobile phones have become like an extra hand to us, it is important to not use mobile phones while doing certain activities, including breastfeeding your newborn.
Let us discuss why it is better to avoid using mobile while breastfeeding your baby.
Does using mobile while breastfeeding has a negative impact on the baby?
Although using mobile phone while breastfeeding doesn’t directly harm the baby, there are few drawbacks of using mobile phone while breastfeeding including:
1. Less bonding time:
Breastfeeding is the best time for mothers to bond with their babies. But when the mother is distracted with her phone, the bonding time and eye contact with the baby reduces.
2. Latching issues:
Latching is a process where the baby’s mouth is attached to the mother’s breast to drink breast milk.
When the mother uses a mobile phone while breastfeeding the baby, the mother might be distracted and the baby might have latching issues.
3. Less Oxytocin:
Oxytocin hormone plays a major role when it comes to breastfeeding a baby. When the baby latches and tries to suckle milk from the mother, oxytocin is released and milk is secreted.
When the mother is distracted with her mobile phone, the baby might become fussy or stop taking the feeding. This can reduce the secretion of oxytocin hormone.
4. Radiation:
It is suggested to keep the phone away in order to reduce electromagnetic radiation from affecting the baby.
5. Phone falling down:
When using mobile while breastfeeding, there are chances for the mother to drop her phone on the baby. It is important to hold the phone away from the baby and make sure the phone doesn’t fall.
Tip: If you are bored or want to catch up on your phone while breastfeeding the baby, it is recommended to use headphones and listen to soothing music or audio books and keep the phone a little away from you.
Conclusion
As a mom to a newborn baby, it might be difficult for you to handle the baby, manage your day to day activities and catch up on some entertainment.
Although it is totally under table, we recommend you to not use mobile phones while breastfeeding your baby.
Since the baby is attached to your smell and touch, touch the baby and have eye contact with the baby. If you still have any doubts, consult with your doctor.
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