Breast Feeding

Breast Feeding

By: Lloyd Bryan E.

Melecio

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WHAT?
Breastfeeding - the method of
feeding an infant directly from the
human breast. 
Breastmilk - the human milk from
a mother.

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WHY?
It contains the right amounts and
proportions of energy and all nutrients
required by infants for the first six
months of life for them to grow strong,
healthy, and for good brain
development.

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WHY?
It is easily digested and absorbed by
babies compared to cow's milk.
Breast milk is safe for the infant as it
is clean and does not spoil in the
breast and is always at the right
temperature.

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WHY?
Colostrum, the thick and yellowish
fluid usually produced in the first three
days after delivery is rich with
antibodies that help defend the
newborn against infections, diarrhea
and other common illnesses.

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WHY?
 Is convenient for both the mother and
her infant since this is possible
whenever and wherever the baby
needs it.
 Through the baby's sucking at the
mothers' breast helps form their teeth and
palate and in developing their jaws.
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WHY?
Is inexpensive since the cost of
additional nutritional requirements for
lactation is cheaper than the cost of
milk formulas, as well as bottles,
nipples and the cost of sterilization.

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HOW?
To breastfeed successfully, it
doesn't really matter where or
how you sit or lie, as long as you
are comfortable and able to bring
your baby to the breast easily. 

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HOW?
GETTING STARTED:
1st : Sit comfortably, so that your
back is supported and you are not
leaning back. 
2nd : Raise your feet if you need
to, so that your lap is flat.
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HOW?
3rd : Think about using a pillow to
take the weight of your baby, so
that your arms are not doing all
the work. Once you have had
more practice, you can do without
the pillow altogether if you prefer.
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LATCH THE BABY:

4th : In order to feed well, your baby
needs to use his tongue to scoop in a
big mouthful of breast. Your baby's
bottom lip and tongue need to get to
your breast first, and make contact with
your breast as far from the base of the
nipple as possible. 
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5th : Bring him to your breast with

his head tipped back, so that he
is leading with his chin. With his
head tipped back, let his lips
touch your nipple.

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The baby will respond by dropping

his lower jaw. Move him quickly
and smoothly to your breast aiming
his bottom lip as far away from the
base of your nipple as you can.

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Latching on: How it works

Scooping in a big mouthful of breast lets
your baby draw your breast deeply into
his mouth, creating a teat from which to
feed. Your nipple will then be right at the
back of his mouth, at the point where the
hard roof of his mouth gives way to the
soft area.
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With a mouthful like this, your baby

will be able to use his tongue
smoothly and rhythmically against the
under surface of your breast, and
remove milk from the ducts.

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His jaw will move up and down,

following the action of his tongue, and he
will swallow your milk as it flows to the
back of his mouth. This should be a
completely painless process for you,
because your nipple will be so far back in
his mouth that it will not be squashed or
pinched by his tongue.
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His lower gum will never touch your

breast, as his tongue will always be
between them, and his top jaw does
not move.

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TIPS TO HELP:
• Support your baby by putting your palm behind
your baby's shoulders and your index finger and
thumb behind his ears; or cradle your baby's head
in your whole hand and push with the heel of your
hand; or use your forearm to support your baby's
shoulders.

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TIPS TO HELP:
• Trigger the reflex response you need by
letting your baby's mouth brush your nipple.
Your baby will find your breast by touch, not
by sight or smell - although these senses
probably play a part.

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TIPS TO HELP:
• Start to move your baby as you see his lower jaw
start to drop - don't wait until it is at its widest
before you begin the movement. Once it is fully
open, all it can do is start to close, and your baby
will be unable to draw in the best possible
mouthful. 

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TIPS TO HELP:
• If you find it difficult to keep your baby's
hands out of your way, try wrapping him
(swaddling) so that his arms are lying at his
side. You will be able to get him closer to
your breast. 

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TIPS TO HELP:
• If you are supporting your breast with your hand
(and most mums do this), keep your hand as far
away from your nipple as you can - preferably
back on your ribcage. Once your breast is
supported, keep it still, and only move your baby.

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