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| BREAST FEEDING BENEFITS FOR BABY It is highly nutritious, easily digestible & protect against many diseases. Newborn for first few days doesn't seem to be very hungry, they may want to feed only 3-4 times a day. By third day onwards they demands milk 10-20 times. For 2nd week most babies demand less. Rapid growth occurs at 3 weeks, 6 weeks of life & they need more feed. WHEN TO START ? First feed should be given within half to 1 hour of delivery. COLOSTRUM This yellow milk is highly nutritious & should always be given to the baby & should never be thrown. DURATION OF FEED No fixed duration should be set. All babies are different in speed of sucking. Most babies suck 90% of feed in first 5 minutes & they rarely need more than 15 minutes. Baby should be fed on first breast until he suddenly slows down & then fed on second breast until he goes to sleep. FEEDING INTERVAL ? :For first 2 month the schedule should be semi demand(give feed whenever baby cries for it & inadditi- on,put the baby on breast if more than 4 hours have elapsed). RIGHT WAY TO FEED Hold the baby in your lap & support the head on your elbow & while in sitting position bend forward to offer whole breast to the baby. The baby should take whole of nipple and much of aerola into the mouth. AFTER THE FEED (BURPING) Burp the baby by putting him on shoulder. After burping make the child lie down on right side with head slightly elevated. Never put the baby on left. GAS FORMATION , VOMMITING & REGURGITATION hese problems happens more ofter in first few weeks. These are more ofter associated with improper feeding methods, i.e. feeding in lying down position or improper burping & by putting baby on left side position after the feed. Observe the proper technique to avoid these problems. EVENING COLIC Some babies at 2-8 weeks develope episodes of inconsolable crying during evening. It occurs everyday at same time. Temporary relief is obtained by rhythmic rocking. This condition spontaneously disappear by 3 months. ( a baby's request to her Mother....??...!! ) PLEASE MOTHER - BREAST FEED ME !! And do not offer me any Artificial teats & Nipples Your breast milk is the Greatest TREASURE you can bestow unto me because it will keep me : MENTALLY PHYSICALLY PSYCHOLOGICALLY BEHAVIOURALLY & IMMUNOLOGICALLY Healthy & Secure throughout my life. PLEASE MOTHER * Put me to your breast within half an hour before you leave the delivery room * All what I need in the first few days of my life is this small amount of your milk called colostrum. This is very rich in protective substances that lessens the chance of getting serious infections early in my life. * Do not give me any bottle feed, but breast feed me when I am hungry. Keep me close to you and feed me day & night or within 3 hours of last feed. BREAST FEEDING IS AN ACT OF LOVE ! I NEED IT AND YOU NEED IT TOO !!! JUST REMEMBER ! 1. As I suck more frequently, your mature milk come quicker and your milk production will increase. 2. If you feel your milk is getting less then : - Check my weight gain weekly. - Increase the frequency & duration of feeding. |
| BREAST FEEDING BENEFITS New parents want to give their babies the very best. When it comes to nutrition, the best first food for babies is breast milk. More than two decades of research have established that breast milk is perfectly suited to nourish infants and protect them from illness. Breast-fed infants have lower rates of hospital admissions, ear infections, diarrhea, rashes, allergies, and other medical problems than bottle-fed babies. "There are 4,000 species of mammals, and they all make a different milk. Human milk is made for human infants and it meets all their specific nutrient needs," says Ruth Lawrence, M.D., professor of pediatrics and obstetrics at the University of Rochester School of Medicine in Rochester, N.Y., and spokeswoman for the American Academy of Pediatrics. The academy recommends that babies be breast-fed for six to 12 months. The only acceptable alternative to breast milk is infant formula. Solid foods can be introduced when the baby is 4 to 6 months old, but a baby should drink breast milk or formula, not cow's milk, for a full year. "There aren't any rules about when to stop breast-feeding," says Lawrence. "As long as the baby is eating age-appropriate solid foods, a mother may nurse a couple of years if she wishes. A baby needs breast milk for the first year of life, and then as long as desired after that." Health experts say increased breast-feeding rates would save consumers money, spent both on infant formula and in health-care expenses. It could save lives as well. "We've known for years that the death rates in Third World countries are lower among breast-fed babies," says Lawrence. "Breast-fed babies are healthier and have fewer infections than formula-fed babies." Human milk for human infants The primary benefit of breast milk is nutritional. Human milk contains just the right amount of fatty acids, lactose, water, and amino acids for human digestion, brain development, and growth. Cow's milk contains a different type of protein than breast milk. This is good for calves, but human infants can have difficulty digesting it. Bottle-fed infants tend to be fatter than breast-fed infants, but not necessarily healthier. Breast-fed babies have fewer illnesses because human milk transfers to the infant a mother's antibodies to disease. About 80 percent of the cells in breast milk are macrophages, cells that kill bacteria, fungi and viruses. Breast-fed babies are protected, in varying degrees, from a number of illnesses, including pneumonia, botulism, bronchitis, staphylococcal infections, influenza, ear infections, and German measles. Furthermore, mothers produce antibodies to whatever disease is present in their environment, making their milk custom-designed to fight the diseases their babies are exposed to as well. A breast-fed baby's digestive tract contains large amounts of Lactobacillus bifidus, beneficial bacteria that prevent the growth of harmful organisms. Human milk straight from the breast is always sterile, never contaminated by polluted water or dirty bottles, which can also lead to diarrhea in the infant. Human milk contains at least 100 ingredients not found in formula. No babies are allergic to their mother's milk, although they may have a reaction to something the mother eats. If she eliminates it from her diet, the problem resolves itself. Sucking at the breast promotes good jaw development as well. It's harder work to get milk out of a breast than a bottle, and the exercise strengthens the jaws and encourages the growth of straight, healthy teeth. The baby at the breast also can control the flow of milk by sucking and stopping. With a bottle, the baby must constantly suck or react to the pressure of the nipple placed in the mouth. Nursing may have psychological benefits for the infant as well, creating an early attachment between mother and child. At birth, infants see only 12 to 15 inches, the distance between a nursing baby and its mother's face. Studies have found that infants as young as 1 week prefer the smell of their own mother's milk. When nursing pads soaked with breast milk are placed in their cribs, they turn their faces toward the one that smells familiar. Many psychologists believe the nursing baby enjoys a sense of security from the warmth and presence of the mother, especially when there's skin-to-skin contact during feeding. Parents of bottle-fed babies may be tempted to prop bottles in the baby's mouth, with no human contact during feeding. But a nursing mother must cuddle her infant closely many times during the day. Nursing becomes more than a way to feed a baby; it's a source of warmth and comfort. nsive than buying formula for the baby. Nursing saves money while providing the best nourishment possible. |
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| References : From Textbook of Pediatrics, Nelson. & W.H.O. Guidelines on bresatfeeding |
| Page Updated on : Nov 10 , 2001 |