Breast Feeding
Breastfeed at least 15 to 20
Breastfeeding is the normal way of
providing young infants with the
nutrients they need for healthy growth
and development.
Benefits
Reduces the risk of infection for
baby
Promotes rapid brain growth
Provides adequate nutrients baby
needs
Convenient and inexpensive
Promotes maternal-infant
bonding
Signs baby is Hungry
Licking lips, smacking/sucking
sounds
Turns head and opens mouth
Hand to mouth
Fidgeting, squirming, fussy
Positions Things to Know
minutes
Burp the newborn by placing
baby over the shoulder or in a
upright position, then gently pat
the baby on his back
Start the next feeding with the
breast you stopped feeding baby
in the previous feeding
Signs baby is receiving adequate
Latching on feedings- weight gain, voiding 6-
Support breast in one hand with the 8 diapers, and content between
thumb on top and four fingers feedings
Baby may have loose, pale, and or
underneath. Place newborns mouth in
yellow stools which are normal
front of nipple, then pull the newborn to
Always place baby on his back
the nipple with his/her mouth covering
after feedings
part of the areola as well as the nipple.
When babys nose, cheeks and chin are
touching breast then baby has latched
on properly
Once your baby opens her mouth, remove
your breast. Protect your nipple as you
remove your breast by keeping your
finger between your baby's gums until
your nipple is safely out of the baby's
mouth.
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