Breastfeeding classes Antenatal - Apollo.pptx

Breastfeeding

1. Nurturing beginnings! Dr.Mirudhu Varshini.G.M (PT) MPT (OBG), CAPES

2. HAPPY BREAST FEEDING WEEK AUGUST 2024 APOLLO CRADLE - RAJAJINAGAR

3. Facts and Myths about Breastfeeding!

4. Colostrum is made in the mother’s body in the 2 nd trimester of pregnancy! Myth Fact

5. Fact Colostrum is the first milk which is produced in the breast as early as 20 th week of pregnancy. Every drop is precious and even few drops is great for the baby’s tummy, especially for NICU babies. Hand expression or breastfeeding should be started soon after birth.

6. Breastfeeding should not be done during any sickness! Myth Fact

7. During sickness, colostrum or breastmilk both carry antibodies from the mother and pass it to the baby. Paracetemetol meds like Crocin/ Dolo are safe while breastfeeding. Unless your doctor specifically say not to, continue breastfeeding as usual and follow good hygiene practices. Fact

8. Nipples should be perky/straight to breastfeed Myth Fact

9. Women with any of these nipple types also can breastfeed. Use of simple tools like nipple puller or nipple shield to breastfeed. Fact

10. If mothers undergo a C-section, they cannot breastfeed immediately Myth Fact

11. Irrespective of the type of delivery, either Vaginal birth or C-section, all mothers can breastfeed. As soon as the placenta is delivered or removed from the mother’s body, hormonal changes prepare the mother’s body for breastfeeding. Fact

12. Benefits of breastfeeding! Baby Provides optimal nutrition for proper growth. Infection fighting properties. Immunological benefits and organ development. Reduces risk of many diseases later in life Promotes bonding and trust. Mother Helps in improving emotional wellness and maternal bonding Helps in uterine contractions. Helps in prevention of ovarian and breast cancer. Sense of fulfilment and satisfaction. Aids in weight loss.

13. Think of your breast like a tree ! Well, almost ! Milk is Made in milk glands - Leaves Carried via ducts - Branches To the nipple - Trunk Transferred by - Suction and Compression Made by – ‘Demand and Supply’

14. What is Latching ? Latching is putting the baby to the breast in the right position for breastfeeding and effective milk transfer

15. Results of poor attachment: Painful nipples Damaged nipples Engorgement Baby unsatisfied and cries a lot Baby feeds frequently and for a long time Decreased milk production Baby fails to gain weight

16. Breastfeeding positions 2. Cradle hold 1. Football hold 4. Side lying 3. Cross Cradle

17. Apply hot compress on the breast with a towel dipped and squeezed in hot water to relax the muscles. Try to latch and breastfeed the baby on the engorged side first. If baby unable to latch, hand express as much to relieve discomfort (into a clean container for milk storage) then latch the baby directly. Engorgement occurs when the milk ducts get enlarged because of excess milk ,effective milk removal did not happen or mother forgot to switch sides.

18. Early initiation of breastfeeding within the first hour of baby’s delivery also called as the ‘Golden hour’. Exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of baby’s life. Breastmilk should be the primary source of nutrition for the baby up to 1 year of age even after solids begin post 6 months. Continued breastfeeding up to 2 years of age or beyond.

19. Simple exercises

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