SOP for breast feeding

1. Follow baby- friendly hospital approach for successful breast feeding.

2. The mother should breast feed her infant as soon as possible after delivery as the infants
sucking drive is usually strongest in the first hour after birth.
3. Mothers should be encouraged positive attitude towards breast feeding .
4. Mothers should be encouraged to try different positions in order to find which is most
comfortable.
5. Clean the nipple with wet cotton and initiate breast feeding
6. The infant must take the whole nipple and the most pigmented areola into the mouth to avoid
getting pain and damage the nipple.
7. Feed every 2to 4 hours and whenever possible should be on demand of infant.
8. When removing the infant from the breast ,the mother should insert her little finger into the
corner of the infants mouth to break the suction to prevent nipple sore.
9. Suggest the mother that a little colostrum or hind milk to be left to dry on the nipples after each
feed to protect the nipples.
10. Advise the mother to wear a good supportive bra.
11. Treat mastitis with warm compressions and allow infants to continuous suck frequently on the
affected breast.