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Breast Feeding
Basic Facts:
- The ability of the breasts to produce milk diminishes soon
after childbirth, without the stimulation of breast-feeding.
- The immunity factors in breast milk can help the body fight
off infections.
- Breast milk contains vitamins, minerals and enzymes, which aid
the babys digestion.
- Breast and formula feeding can be used together.
Advantages of breast-feeding.
- It is the simplest way to feed the baby.
- It increases the period of lactation amenonhoes after
childbirth.
- Breast milk also contains infection-fighting anti-bodies from
the mother.
- Breast feeding in the initial 4- months of the babys
life reduces the chances of infection and increases the immunity of the baby.
- The amino acids in breast milk, the building blocks of
proteins, are well balanced for the baby. These proteins best aid the babys
intestinal tract.
- The emotional bonding between the baby and mother is
strengthened & gives a feeling of satisfaction and achievement to the mother.
The baby should be put to the breast as soon as possible
after birth. The initial yellowish and thick fluid (colostrum) is rich in proteins and
protective antibodies. The practice of giving ghutti should be discouraged, because the
nourishment of the baby is delayed, increasing chances of infection and delaying the
stimulation for milk production.
Some important points:
- The mother should sit in a comfortable position, hold the baby
in her arms and offer the baby her whole breast & not just the nipple.
- The baby should be fed from a different breast each time so
that both breasts produce the maximum amount of milk.
- The baby should be fed, whenever she is hungry. Before
offering the second breast to the baby, it should be ensured that the baby sucks the fat
rich hind milk from the first breast.
- A daily bath is sufficient to keep the breasts clean.
- Frequent cleaning with soap removes the natural oils from the
breasts, predisposing the nipples to develop fissures.
- Burping the baby after every feed by holding her against the
shoulder is advisable.
- A mother who is feeding her baby should eat healthy foods to
keep up her strength & feed the baby letter.
- At times the breasts may feel hot, heavy and hard, due to
accumulation of milk.
- The mother should be encouraged to let the baby continue to
suck for as long as possible.
- If still enough milk is not removed, the milk should be
squeezed out in a clear (preferably) boiled cup using the thumb and the finger.
- A warm compress on the breast or a warm bath is also helpful.
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