BREAST FEEDING 

Cross cradle hold

Football hold
BREAST ENGORGEMENT OR BREAST FULLNESS
LET-DOWN REFLEX
 Feeding up hill INADEQUATE MILK SUPPLY
1. BENEFITS OF BREASTFEEDING PLUGGED MILK DUCT
3. DIFFERENCE OF BREAST MILK AND FORMULA MILK BREAST INFECTION
A. Benefits for the mother THRUSH
 less risk of many diseases BREAST MILK FORMULA
 have better bone re-mineralization. MILK
 most cost effective ANTIBODIES Antibodies antibodies BATHING A BABY
 It releases hormones such as oxytocin and prolactin present found in
 prolonged breastfeeding can help mothers to return breastmilk How often should I bathe my baby?
to their previous weight. are not in  A bath is not really necessary more than once or
B. Benefits to the infant cow’s milk twice a week.
 contains anti-infectious factors and immune cells. WATER Perfect not enough
 lower risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS amount Where should I bathe my baby?
 Suckling encourages development of the infant's FAT more, easily less, not  Kitchen sink or a small plastic baby tub.
teeth and speech organs. absorbed easily
absorbed What's the best way to give my baby a bath?
 right temperature
PROTEIN Right less, not easy
 Immediately available
amount, to digest
 nutritionally superior easily 1. Assemble all necessary bath accessories.
 bacteriologically safe absorbed
 easily digestive CARBOHYDRATES more less 2. Fill the tub with 2 to 3 inches of water that feels warm but
not hot.
VITAMINS AND right amount not the right
2. METHODS AND CONSIDERATIONS MINERALS amount
3. Bring your baby to the bath area and undress him
TASTE help accept not very
a. Time and place for breastfeeding completely.
new different helpful
 once every two to three hours helps to keep up the food
milk production. 4. Gradually slip your baby into the tub, using one hand to
 10 to 12 breastfeeding sessions every 24 hours or support his neck and head.
18 times a day.
 Babies usually show they are hungry by waking up OVERCOMING 5. Pour cupfuls of bath water over him regularly during the
bath so he doesn't get too cold.
(newborns), mouthing their fists, moaning or
fussing. Crying is a late indicator of hunger. BREASTFEEDING 6. Use soap sparingly (it dries your baby's skin) as you wash
PROBLEMS him with your hand or a washcloth from top to bottom, front
b. Latching on and feeding to back. Wash his scalp with a wet, soapy cloth. Use a
 Stroke baby’s cheek with nipple the-baby will open moistened cotton ball to clean his eyes and face. As for your
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mouth baby's genitals, a routine washing is all that is needed. If
Plugged milk ducts; Nipple soreness when dried mucus has collected in the corner of your baby's
 Push nipple into its mouth.-mouthful of nipple and breastfeeding; Breastfeeding - overcoming nostrils or eyes, dab it several times with a small section of
areola. problems; Let-down reflex a moistened washcloth to soften it before you wipe it out.
 The nipple should be at the back of the baby's
throat, with the baby's tongue lying flat in its mouth.
Recommendations 7. Rinse your baby thoroughly with a clean washcloth.
c. Positioning
Nipple soreness may be caused by: 8. Wrap your baby in a hooded towel and pat him dry.
 Upright
 Mobile
 Lying down • Improper position of baby
 Cradling positions: • Improper feeding techniques
Cradle hold • Improper nipple care
9. Dress your baby

IMMUNIZATION
VACCINE MINIMUN NUMBER MINIMUM REASONS
AGE AT OF INERTVAL
1ST DOSE DOSES BETWEEN
DOSES
BCG Birth at 1 protects
any time the child
after from
birth possible
infection
from the
family
members
DPT 6 weeks 3 4 weeks reduces
the
chance of
severe
pertussis
OPV 6 weeks 3 4 weeks protection
against
polio
Hepatitis 6 weeks 3 4 weeks reduces
B the
chance of
being
infected
and being
a carrier
Measles 9 1 prevention
months of
measles