1. What is exclusive breastfeeding?
That is, babies should not add any other food or drink or even water other than breast milk.
2. What are the benefits of breastfeeding?
1. Breast milk is the baby's first natural food, providing all the nutrients and energy needed for the first few months after the baby is born;
2, breast milk temperature is appropriate, economical and convenient, and conducive to digestion;
3. The relevant immunoactive ingredients contained in breast milk can increase the autoimmune function of the baby;
4. Breastfeeding can accelerate the contraction of the mother's uterus and facilitate the recovery of the body as soon as possible;
5. Breastfeeding can enhance parent-child feelings;
6. Breastfeeding is conducive to the improvement of the physical fitness of the whole people.
3. Conditions for ensuring adequate breast milk
1. Implement "three early": that is, early contact (intimate contact with the baby one hour after delivery), early sucking (sucking the nipple within one hour after birth), early opening milk (giving the baby an effective breastfeed within six hours of birth). This is the key to adequate breast milk and to the success of breastfeeding.
2. Breastfeeding on demand in the same room as mother and baby: milk secretion is the result of the joint action of lactation reflex and milk-draining reflex induced by infant sucking stimulation, as well as the prolactin secreted by the pituitary gland in the mother's body, the more frequent the sucking stimulation, the stronger the sucking power, the more lactation.
3. Be in a good mood and build confidence. Milk secretion is closely related to the nerve center, and bad mental states such as excessive tension, worry, anger, and panic can cause a decrease in milk secretion.
4. Appropriately supplement prolactin food. Milk comes down to the food that is eaten, and the mother should pay attention to the scientific nature of the recipe, and remember not to eat prolactin food too early, so as not to cause poor milk discharge.
5. Ensure adequate sleep.
Fourth, the time of breastfeeding
Breastfeeding can be as long as or as short as possible and varies from person to person. At present, the WHO encourages breast-milked babies to breastfeed exclusively for at least 6 months, and after 6 months, on the basis of regular supplementary food, they can continue to breastfeed until 2 years old, so that babies can get comprehensive nutrition and immune protection in the early 1000 days of life.
Fifth, breastfeeding posture
1. Cradle type. This is the traditional position, the baby's head rests on the mother's arm, the abdomen is inward, and the mother's hand supports the baby's hips for easy physical contact. Best suited: Cradle is often best for full-term babies who are born vaginally. Mothers who have had a caesarean section may feel that this position is too stressful for the abdomen.
2. Rugby style. Place your baby under your arm on the side of your body, facing you, nose to the height of your mother's nipples, and your mother will use her hands to support your baby's shoulders, neck and head. This is suitable for mothers who have a caesarean section, as it can prevent the baby from pressing into your abdomen.
3. Side lying method. You can lie on your side on the bed with your baby's face facing you and rest your baby's head on the crook of his arm to keep his mouth and your nipples level. Support your back with a pillow.
4. Semi-lying. The mother leans the baby on her abdomen, the face is facing the mother's breast, and a pillow can be cushioned behind the baby; the mother's back is raised with a pillow and reclined; the mother supports the baby's back with her arms and rests her hands on the pillow behind the baby, so that the baby's mouth can hold the mother's nipples. This method is suitable for the first few days after childbirth, when the mother still has difficulty sitting up, and feeding the baby in a semi-lying position is the most suitable.
5. Upright hug. Also known as upright soccer or koala, this method requires the baby to sit up straight, so it is more suitable for slightly older babies.
Method: Let the baby sit up straight, straddle the mother's legs, support the baby with the same arm, and support the breast with the other hand to form an effective breastfeeding position.
How do I breastfeed when I have twins? The double-sided cradle and bilateral football are specially designed for the breastfeeding of twin babies.
Bilateral cradle type: the mother puts a nursing pillow on the mother, puts both babies on the nursing pillow, and the two babies lie in one of the mother's arms and let their thighs cross each other. When breastfeeding in this way, it is best done with the assistance of a nurse or family member.
Bilateral soccer: Two babies lie on each side of the nursing pillow and breastfeed in a soccer style.
Sixth, how to prevent cleft nipples during breastfeeding
During lactation, due to the reasons of infant pumping and breastfeeding methods, it is easy to cause nipple cracks. When breastfeeding, the nipple and areola should be fully placed in the baby's mouth to suck, so as not to aggravate the cracking of the nipple skin.
Breastfeeding can start with the breast on the less painful side and alternately change the position of the baby to breastfeed. After breastfeeding, a small amount of milk can be applied to the surface of the areola and nipple, because milk has a certain antibacterial effect and is rich in protein, which can promote wound healing.
Wear loose underwear after breastfeeding. If symptoms are severe, breastfeeding should be stopped temporarily or you should go to the hospital.
7. How to prevent mastitis during breastfeeding
Acute mastitis found during lactation is most likely caused by unobstructed breast ducts, so it is important to keep the mammary ducts unobstructed. In this regard, first of all, we must pay attention to the habit of regular breastfeeding, followed by the timely discharge of excess milk, if mastitis occurs, the breast canal can be dredged in time through acupressure point massage in the early stage.
8. People who are not suitable for breastfeeding
1. The mother is infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (also known as HIV), breastfeeding will pass the human immunodeficiency virus to the child.
2. The mother has active tuberculosis that has not been treated.
3. The mother has cancer and is receiving chemotherapy.
4. The mother is taking drugs.
5. The child suffers from galactosemia and cannot tolerate the natural sugar in breast milk, that is, galactose.
6. The mother is taking certain prescription drugs, such as drugs for diseases such as migraines, Parkinson's disease or arthritis. 【Popular Science】
About the Author
The author of this article is a rehabilitation therapist of Weinan Maternal and Child Health Hospital Postpartum Rehabilitation Center, Who has been engaged in postpartum rehabilitation for more than 12 years and has rich experience in breastfeeding guidance.
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