INTRODUCTION:-

 Breastfeeding is the best way of providing

young infants with the nutrients they need for
healthy growth and development. WHO
recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the
first 6 months of life, followed by continued
breastfeeding with appropriate complementary
foods for up to 2 years and beyond. WHO also
recommends early and uninterrupted skin-to
skin contact, rooming-in and kangaroo
mother care which significantly improve
neonatal survival and reduce morbidity.
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 Breastfeeding is an important part of a newborn's life.
Breastfeeding or lactation provides total nutritional and
emotional dependency of the baby on the mother. The
strong emotional bonding between the mother-child is
needed for successfully prolong breastfeeding.
Maternal milk is crucial for development.
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 COLOSTRUM:
It is discharged during introductory 3-4 days after delivery. It
is in little amount, yellow thick.
Also, it contains a large amount of nutrients A, D, E, K,
proteins, and immunoglobulins.
 TRANSITIONAL MILK:

It is Discharged from day 4 up to 2weeks and wealthy in fat

and sugar content.
 MATURE MILK:

It is more slender and watery and contains every fundamental

nutrient.
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 FOREMILK:
It is discharged toward the beginning of the feed, and it is
watery, plentiful in protein, sugar, nutrients, minerals, and
water, which fulfils the infant’s thirst.
 HIND MILK:

It is more extravagant in fats and comes later towards the

finish of the feeds, which gives more energy and satiety.
BREAST FEEDING TECHNIQUES
 Breast feeding should be started within half an
hour of birth as soon as possible after normal
delivery where as soon in case of caesarian section
delivery with 4 hours rooming in and bedding
should be done with mother and baby to prevent
separation and promote breast feeding
STEPS AND POSITIONS
 Proper positioning when babies chin
touches the breast
 Check touches the nipples
 Baby will open the mouth in rooting reflex
STEPS
 The baby will be quickly moved on to the
breast wit the lower lip below the nipple
 The nipple and most of the areola go into

the babies mouth

 The sucking of breast stimulates the milk

secretion
 POSITION
CRADLE HOLD ( tummy to
tummy)
Most common position
The mum's arm supports the baby at the
breast.
The baby’s head is cradled near her elbow,
and her arm supports the infant along the
back and neck.
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THE CROSS-CRADLE
Mother uses the opposite
arm (to the cradle
position) to support the
infant, with the back of
the baby's head and neck
being held in the
mother's hand. Her other
hand is able to support
and shape the breast if
required.
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THE FOOTBALL HOLD
The most comfortable.
In this position you tuck
baby under your arm just
like you would hold a
football .The football hold
lets you hold your baby's
head allowing you to help
baby latch.
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SIDE LYING
Good choice when resting — although it's important to
return the baby to his or her own bed to sleep.
Lie on your side and face your baby toward your breast,
supporting him or her with one hand. With the other hand,
grasp your breast and touch your nipple to your baby's lips.
Once your baby latches on, use one arm to support your
own head and the other to help support the baby and bring
him or her close.
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LAID BACK
 Instinctively after birth. Mom is lying back comfortably,
and baby is on top of mom’s chest, skin-to-skin, and
begins to search for the nipple. Baby is carefully held in
place by gravity and mom’s curves. Studies show that the
laid-back position, sometimes called biological nurturing,
stimulates the baby’s reflexes to find the nipple.
Advantages of Breastfeeding

 Breast Milk Is the Healthiest Food for

Child
 Breast Milk Tastes Good to Child
 Breast milk contains important antibodies
 Breastfeeding may reduce disease

risk(respiratory tract infections, bowel

diseases etc)
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 Breast milk promotes baby’s healthy
weight
 Breastfeeding may make children smarter
 Breastfeeding Is Good For Mother’s

Health
 Breastfeeding Is Convenient
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 Breastfeeding Is Economical
 Nighttime Feedings Are Faster and Easier
 Delays Period and Serves as a Natural

Birth Control
 Breastfeeding reduces risk of diseases
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