‘I have razor blade nipples – it’s the most painful thing,’ Megan McKenna admits as she bring baby Landon home
Megan McKenna has updated fans on her first day of becoming a mum 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.
Megan kept her 2.9 million followers updated on how she and her gorgeous son were doing after given birth four days ago and his first day at home.
The 31-year-old gave birth in Germany as she moved there to be with her fiance as he played for German Bundesliga club Werder Bremen.
Settling into their new home with their first child, Megan wrote: “Landon had his first night at home… I can’t stop staring at him he’s just perfect.”
She announced his name and revealed that he was born on October 7 at 8.33am, weighing 9lbs 2oz.
Megan, who is choosing to breastfeed her son spoke of the beautiful bonding moment while also being real on how difficult it can be.
She said: “He’s latched onto my boobies so good, and I have to say, it’s the most beautiful and painful thing I’ve ever experienced at the same time. The first days latch wasn’t right and caused some nipple damage so it’s taking some time to get them back healthy.
“I’m fighting through the razor blades and it’s easing off by the day.”
The new mum added that her recovery has been slow with her feet 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 got back to you yet, I’m living on not a lot of sleep. I cant thank the hospital doctors and nurses enough for the treatment and care we got. It was amazing,” she added.
Megan like any new mum dealing with a newborn revealed she wasn’t sleeping a lot as of yet but seemed in a perfect baby bubble.
“Thank you to every single person who has messaged commented and sent there love to us and Landon.
“I feel so overwhelmed by your words.”
Megan added that her soon-to-be husband was a perfect dad joking ‘he’s the best winder about.’
What are the recommendations around breastfeeding?
The NHS recommends breastfeeding your baby exclusively (feeding them breast milk only) for the first six months, but it’s completely up to you to decide when you want to bring it to an end – and there’s really no right or wrong way to do it.
The NHS says weaning often happens gradually as your baby begins to eat more solid foods.
They note that solid food shouldn’t replace breast milk, as there is evidence to suggest breast milk helps a baby’s digestive system when processing solid food for the first time.
“Once they are eating solids, your baby will still need to have breast milk or formula as their main drink up to at least their first birthday,” recommends the NHS.
“Cows’ milk isn’t suitable as a main drink for babies under one, although it can be added to foods, such as mashed potatoes.”
You can also combine breastfeeding with formula, too and the NHS says “phasing out” of breastfeeding is often the easiest way.
For example, dropping one feed in the day or at night time.
After around a week, you can begin to think about dropping another.
“If your baby is younger than one year, you’ll need to replace the dropped breastfeed with a formula feed from a bottle or (if they are over six months) a cup or beaker, instead,” they say.
You can breastfeed for as long as you want, and while the NHS recommends breastfeeding your baby exclusively for the first six months, you shouldn’t feel like you cannot continue for longer.
The World Health Organization says: “Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended up to 6 months of age, with continued breastfeeding along with appropriate complementary foods up to two years of age or beyond.”
Her post was met with positive comments form fans who congratulated her on the birth of her son.
One person wrote: “Over the moon for you.”
Another commented: “So happy for the three of you.”
“Absolutely perfect, huge congrats,” penned a third.
Meanwhile a fourth said: “He is perfect.”
“The most amazing recipe you have ever created,” claimed a fifth.
Someone else added: “Such a beautiful family.”
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