Nursing to provide comfort

[Lu28]

I think Aisling has just had a bad dream She sounded v. distressed on the monitor but was asleep when I went up, then woke up and still seemed really distressed. My immediate reaction was to bf her to give her some comfort and she's now gone back to sleep again I'm just wondering though, is it ok for bfing to be my first port of call when providing comfort. Just wondering if I should start with cuddles etc or is this just one of the many benefits of bfing?

 

[nkbapbt]

I bf my premature son (who is now 5 months corrected in age) on a prepumped breast (because he cannot eat orally safely) for comfort alone (well and to keep my supply going while I have pumped over the last nine months). The occupational therapist says this is perfectly ok, as it is also ok to do it to get him to sleep.

If a professional tells me its ok...I tend to believe them.

But others may not agree.

Bad dreams are awful. My son has them..I always wonder if they are about his 4 months in the hospital..and all the pricks, pokes and pain he endured to live. =(

 

[Kitten]

My midwife told me not to let him 'use me as a dummy' but I think that was for my sanity rather than anything else.

 

[Babyshambelle]

I don't know if its recommended or not, but when Olivia is upset for whatever reason, it just feels the most natural thing to do. I know not to start the 'mummy is a dummy' thing, but if my instincts are telling me to nurse her, then at the moment thats what I'm going to do

 

[Lucy_lu_84]

i'm the same, if joshua is upset nursing is generally the only thing to soothe him. Just feels right so i'm going to carry on.

 

[Mervs Mum]

I use it for comfort. She's teething and had a restless night and if I get her in bed with me and give her mimi she'll calm down and we all get some peace

 

[asacia]

If you are happy with it, then I don't see any problem with it. I nurse LO whenever he wants, and he is a happy and calm baby as a result. I don't think you can overdo comfort. It isn't a want for them I don't think, it is a need.