Breastfeeding is an amazing miracle, however, it isnтАЩt always easy at first, and there are many aspects and different alternatives that you should know in order to find the way that suits you best.
Usually planned parenthood includes breastfeeding. It is estimated that more than a million deaths of babies could be prevented globally per year through more widespread breastfeeding. Breastfeeding decreases the risk of┬аrespiratory tract infections┬аand┬аdiarrhea.
In this mini-course we will teach you about the following:
ЁЯС╝ Breast milk - Not all of┬аbreast milkтАЩs properties are understood, but its┬аnutrient┬аcontent
is relatively consistent. Breast milk is made from nutrients in the motherтАЩs┬аbloodstream┬аand bodily stores. Breast milk has an optimal balance of┬аfat, sugar,┬аwater, and┬аprotein┬аthat is needed for a babyтАЩs growth and development.
ЁЯС╝ Breast feeding positions - Correct positioning and technique for latching on are necessary to prevent nipple soreness and allow the baby to obtain enough milk.
Babies can successfully latch on to the breast from multiple positions. Each baby may prefer a particular position. We will show you the different positions, pros and cons.
ЁЯС╝ Newborn feeding тАУ Commencement and timing - Books like wonder weeks and videos advise mothers about breastfeeding. Lactation consultants in hospitals or private practice, and volunteer organizations of breastfeeding mothers such as La Leche League International also provide advice and support this is usually part of a planned parenthood.
ЁЯС╝ Breastfeeding methods:
Exclusive breastfeeding - Exclusive breastfeeding is defined as an infantтАЩs consumption of human milk with no supplementation of any type (no water, no juice, no nonhuman milk and no foods) except for vitamins, minerals and medications.
Mixed feeding - Formula and pumped breast milk, side-by-side. Note that the formula is of uniform consistency and color, while the milk exhibits properties of an organic solution, separating into the creamline layer of fat at the top, milk and a watery blue layer at the bottom.
Predominant or mixed breastfeeding means feeding breast milk along with infant formula, baby food and even water, depending on the childтАЩs age.
Expressed milk - A mother can тАЬexpressтАЭ (produce) her milk for storage and later use. Expression occurs with a massage or a breast pump. It can be stored in freezer storage bags, containers made specifically for breast milk, a supplemental nursing system, or a bottle ready for use. Using someone other than the mother/wet nurse to deliver the bottle maintains the babyтАЩs association of nursing with the mother/wet nurse and bottle feeding to other people.
ЁЯС╝ Health benefits for Babies - Early breastfeeding is associated with fewer nighttime feeding problems. ┬аEarly skin-to-skin contact between mother and baby improves breastfeeding outcomes, increases cardio-respiratory stability and decreases infant crying. ┬а
ЁЯС╝ Health effects of breast feeding mom┬а- Breastfeeding aids maternal physical and emotional health. Breastfeeding and depression in the mother are associated.┬аMothers who successfully breastfeed are less likely to develop┬аpostpartum depression.
ЁЯС╝ Disadvantages vs advantages of breastfeeding тАУ Decision factors, part of planned parenthood is understanding all aspects of parenthood, breastfeeding is a major one,
ЁЯС╝ Breast Pumping - Breast pumping is usually needed if you like to go out to work or any other errands, and still feed breast milk to your baby. Here youтАЩll get are some tips and guidelines to┬аhelp with breast pumping.
ЁЯС╝ Weaning off breastfeeding - Weaning is the process of replacing breast milk with other food. The infant is fully weaned after the replacement is complete.
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