Breast Feeding Video Lecture - Class 12

breasts and feeding outline introduction
the advantages of colostrum advantages
of breastfeeding for the baby reflexes
with breastfeeding technique of
breastfeeding
ten steps of successful breastfeeding
advantages of breastfeeding for the
mother
introduction once oxygenation and
temperatures maintained breastfeeding
should be started within half to one
hour it is best suited for a newborn it
is not only species specific but also
baby specific it contains all the
nutrients for normal growth and
development of a baby from time of birth
to first six months of life the
advantages of colostrum for the first
two to four days of baby's life mother's
breasts will secrete colostrum a
yellowish fluid rich in proteins these
valuable proteins are essential to the
development of a healthy immune system
the protein is easily digested and
absorbed by the body especially but a
rapidly developing brain coalesced rom
provides factors that promote maturation
of the gut and good digestion colostrum
is the most superior and well-designed
nutrition for the baby in the first few
days of life advantages of breastfeeding
for the baby superior nutrition there is
an increase resistance to infections and
therefore fewer incidents of illness and
hospitalization decreased risk of
allergies and lactose intolerance breast
milk is sterile may be experiences less
nappy rash and thrush baby is less
likely to develop allergies
baby experiences fewer stomach upsets
and constipation breastfed infants tend
to have fewer cavities babies benefit
emotionally because they are held more
breastfeeding promotes mother baby
bonding reflexes with breastfeeding
rooting reflex helps baby to find the
nipple and proper attachment to breast
suckling reflex helps the baby draw out
milk from mother's breast it consists of
drawing in the nipple and areola to form
an elongated teat inside the mouth
pressing the stretched nipple and areola
with jaw and tongue against the palate
drawing milk from lactiferous sinuses by
wave-like peristaltic movements of the
tongue swallowing reflex technique of
breastfeeding position latching burping
adequacy of breastfeeding ten steps of
successful breastfeeding have a written
breastfeeding policy that is routinely
communicated to all healthcare staff
trained all healthcare staff in skills
necessary to implement this policy
inform all pregnant women about the
benefits and management of breastfeeding
help mothers initiate breastfeeding
within a half hour of birth show mothers
how to breastfeed and how to maintain
lactation even if there should be
separated from the infants give newborn
no food or drink other than breast milk
unless medically indicated practice
rooming in allow mothers and infants
to remain together 24 zayday encourage
breastfeeding on demand give no
artificial teats or pacifiers also
called dummies or suder's to bf infants
foster the establishment of
breastfeeding support groups and refer
mothers to them on discharge from the
hospital or clinic advantages of
breastfeeding for the mother the baby
sucking causes a mother's uterus to
contract and reduces the flow of blood
after delivery during lactation
menstruation Caesars offering a form of
contraception mothers who breastfeed
tend to lose weight and achieve their
pre pregnancy status more easily than
mothers who bottle feed mothers who
breastfeed are less likely to develop
breast cancer later in life
breastfeeding is more economical than
formula feeding there are less trips to
the doctor and less money spent on
medications breastfeeding promotes
mother baby bonding hormones released
during breastfeeding create feelings who
warmed and calm in the mother