“I’m fighting razor blades,” Megan McKenna admits as she brings the baby home
Megan McKenna has updated fans on her first day becoming a mother after giving birth to her son Landan.
The Only Way is Essex star and footballer fiance Oliver Burke welcomed Landon Henry Burke into the world on Monday.
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Megan kept her 2.9 million followers updated on how she and her beautiful son were doing after giving birth four days ago and his first day at home.
The 31-year-old gave birth in Germany when she moved there to be with her fiancé while he played for German Bundesliga club Werder Bremen.
As they settled into their new home with their first child, Megan wrote, “Landon had his first night home…I can’t stop staring at him, he’s just perfect.”
She revealed his name and revealed that he was born at 8.33am on October 7 and weighed 9lbs 2oz.
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Megan, who chooses to breastfeed her son, spoke about the beautiful moment of bonding, while also being real about how difficult it can be.
She said: “It has latched onto my breasts so well, and I have to say, it’s the most beautiful and painful thing I’ve ever experienced at the same time. The first few days the latch didn’t go well and caused some nipple damage, so it’s taking just before they are healthy again.
“I’m fighting the razor burn and it’s getting less and less every day.”
The new mom added that her recovery was slow and her feet were still swollen “like Shrek.”
“I’m recovering slowly, the swelling isn’t great and my feet look like Shrek.
‘But it’s all part of it… sorry if I haven’t responded yet, I live on little sleep. I cannot thank the hospital doctors and nurses enough for the treatment and care we received. amazing,” she added.
Megan, like any new mom dealing with a newborn, revealed that she wasn’t sleeping much yet but seemed in a perfect baby bubble.
“Thank you to everyone who messaged, commented and sent love to us and Landon.
“I feel so overwhelmed by your words.”
Megan added that her husband-to-be was a perfect father, joking that “he’s the best winder.”
What are the recommendations regarding breastfeeding?
The NHS recommends exclusively breastfeeding your baby (breastmilk only) for the first six months, but it’s entirely up to you to decide when to end it—and there’s really no right or wrong way to do this.
The NHS says weaning is often gradual as your baby starts to eat more solid foods.
They note that solid foods should not replace breast milk, as there is evidence that breast milk helps a baby’s digestion when processing solid foods for the first time.
“Once your baby is eating solids, he should still have breast milk or formula as his main drink until at least his first birthday,” the NHS recommends.
“Cow’s milk is not suitable as a main drink for babies under one year of age, although it can be added to foods such as mashed potatoes.”
You can also combine breastfeeding with bottle feeding and the NHS says that ‘phasing out’ breastfeeding is often the easiest way.
For example, by dropping one feeding during the day or at night.
After about a week, you can think about dropping another one.
“If your baby is under a year old, you should replace the omitted breast milk with formula or (if over six months old) a cup or cup,” they say.
You can breastfeed for as long as you like, and although the NHS recommends breastfeeding your baby exclusively for the first six months, you shouldn’t feel like you can’t continue this any longer.
The World Health Organization says: “Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended until six months of age, with continued breastfeeding along with appropriate complementary feeding until two years of age or older.”
Her post received positive responses from fans who congratulated her on the birth of her son.
One person wrote: “Over the moon for you.”
Another commented: “So happy for you three.”
“Absolutely perfect, huge congratulations,” wrote a third.
Meanwhile, a fourth said: “He’s perfect.”
“The most amazing recipe you’ve ever made,” claimed a fifth.
Someone else added: “What a beautiful family.”
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