Breast feeding is the practice throughout India, except among the higher socioeconomic groups, who tend to seek alternatives to breastfeeding. Ignorance of the benefits of breastfeeding and the method often leads to abandonment in most cases.
Facts and figures:
1. The ability of the breast to produce milk diminishes soon after childbirth without the stimulation of breastfeeding.
2. The factors of immunity in breast milk may help the body fight infections.
3. Breast milk contains vitamins, minerals and enzymes that aid digestion of the baby.
4. Breast and breast-feeding may be used together.
The benefits of breastfeeding.
1. It is the easiest way to feed the baby.
2. It increases the duration of lactation after delivery amenonhoes.
3. Breast milk also contains fight against infection by anti-body of the mother.
4. Breastfeeding in the first 4 - month of the child's life reduces the risk of infection and increases the immunity of the baby.
5. Amino acids in human milk, the constituent proteins, are well balanced for the baby. These proteins help the baby better intestinal tract.
6. The emotional link between the baby and the mother is stronger and gives a sense of satisfaction and success to the mother.
7. It is much cheaper than artificial feeding.
The baby should be put in as soon as possible after birth. The first thick, yellowish fluid (colostrum) is rich in proteins and protective antibodies. The practice of giving ghutti should be discouraged because of the baby food is delayed, increasing the chances of infection and delaying the stimulation of milk production.
Some important points:
1. The mother should sit in a comfortable position, holding the baby in her arms the baby and offer her breast and not just the nipple.
2. The baby should be fed from another within each time the two breasts to produce the maximum quantity of milk.
3. The baby must be fed, when she is hungry. Before offering the second breast to baby, make sure that the baby sucks the milk fat rich behind the first breast.
4. A bath every day is sufficient to maintain own breasts.
5. Frequent cleansing with soap removes the natural oils of the breasts, nipples predisposition to develop cracks.
6. Burping the baby after each feeding against holding his shoulder is desirable.
7. A mother who is feeding her baby has to eat healthy foods and to maintain its strength and feeding the baby letter.
8. Sometimes May breasts feel hot, heavy and difficult, due to accumulation of milk.
9. Mothers should be encouraged to continue to let the baby suck as long as possible.
10. If there is still enough milk is not removed, the milk should be pressed in a clear (preferably) cup of porridge with the thumb and forefinger.
11. A warm compress on the breast or a hot bath is also helpful.
12. That the baby is fed frequently during the day and night in this condition (engoryememt breast) is rare.
13. If nipples are cracked and painful, the mother is advised to let a drop of milk on the back, the nipple after feeding as this helps healing. Malaysia can also be applied.
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