Feeding Methods and Formula

Feeding Methods and Formula

1.   AL- Hada Hospital Nursing Institute First year Feeding Methods and Formula By: Waad Al- Jaayd Reem Assiri

2. Importance of F eeding Provides superior nutrition for optimum growth. Provides adequate water for hydration. Protects against infection and allergies. Promotes bonding and development.

3. Methods of Feeding Breast feeding Formula feeding Cup feeding Finger feeding

4. Advantage of Breastfeeding FOR BABY Improve growth & development 1_ Due to the anti-infective properties of breastmilk , breastfed babies tend to have less incidence of or less pronounced symptoms of ear infections, respiratory illness, allergies, diarrhea, and vomiting. 3_Due to the digestibility of breastmilk , breastfed babies are rarely constipated. 3_The stools of breastfed babies are mild-smelling. 4_ SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) is less common in breastfed babies. 5_ Breastmilk is constantly changing in its composition to meet the changing needs of the baby. It has the exact combination of protein, fats, vitamins, minerals, enzymes, and sugars needed for the human infant at various stages of his growth.

5. 6_ Breastfed children are at less risk for chrohn's disease and juvenile diabetes. 7_ IQ levels are an average of 8 points higher in children who were breastfed. Breast milk is always available, clean, and the right temperature. The bond between mother and child seems to be enhanced with breastfeeding Prevents infectious diseases for children Adults who were breastfed have a lower risk for high cholesterol and asthma

6. FOR MOTHER Calories In mothers are burned while breastfeeding 2 . The uterus of a breastfeeding mother shrinks to its pre-pregnancy size more quickly. 3. Osteoporosis and cervical cancer are less common in women who breastfed. 4. The return of fertility is delayed with breastfeeding. 5. Breastfeeding is more economical more easy not need for prepration 6. Breastmilk is always available, clean, and the right temperature. 7. Many mothers feel a special satisfaction in knowing that they alone are meeting the nutritional needs of their babies. 8. Mothers daughters who were breastfed are at less risk for breast cancer. 9. Mothers who were breastfed have a lower risk for high cholesterol and asthma

7. How Often to Breastfeed? After milk supply has increased Baby should have 5 to 6 wet diapers every day 3 to 4 dirty diapers every day

8. Benefits of Breast feeding after 6 months • less risk of eczema • lower blood pressure as an adult • lower risk of childhood leukemia • less likelihood of being overweight • less likelihood of developing childhood diabetes.   Mothers who breastfeed longer have : • a lower risk of ovarian cancer • a lower risk of developing Type II diabetes • a lower risk of breast cancer – on average , for every year spent breastfeeding

9. The Composition Of Breast Milk : Breast milk, which is 90% water, consists of:  nutrient proteins , non-protein nitrogen compounds,  lipids , oligosaccharides ,  vitamins ,  minerals ,  hormones , enzymes ,  growth factors  and  protective agents . It has 10% solids for energy and growth

10. is a manufactured food designed and marketed for feeding to babies and infants under 12 months of age, usually prepared for bottle-feeding or cup-feeding from powder (mixed with water) or liquid (with or without additional water). Formula feeding

11. I ndication of Artificial Feeding Baby ’ s mouth too small, nipple too big Baby ’ s mouth too large, nipple too small Socially more acceptable Maternal anxiety – baby not getting enough milk Maternal medication/infection Tried breast feeding, became exhausted Contraindication to breast-feeding, such as infant’s metabolic disorders ( galactocemia ) and mothers who have cancer and under radiation treatment Death of the mother.

12. Advantage & Disadvantage A rtificial Feeding Advantages of A rtificial feeding If you bottle feed your baby, they may sleep for longer between feeds. You can ask someone else to feed your baby, such as your partner or a family member, if you need to take a break. Like breastfeeding, bottle feeding enables a strong bond and a sense of closeness to develop between the baby and parent. Formula milk has added vitamin K If you are bottle feeding your baby, you know exactly how much milk your baby has had. Your social life does not need to be curtailed.  You can resume your normal life.

13. Risks of artificial feeding  More diarrhoea and respiratory infections  Persistent diarrhoea  Malnutrition Vitamin A deficiency  More likely to die  More allergy and milk intolerance  Increased risk of some chronic diseases  Overweight  Lower scores on intelligence tests Slide 2. 14

14. Not feeding enough Feeding too much Colic Constipation  May become pregnant sooner  Increased risk of anaemia , ovarian and breast cancer  Interferes with bonding

15. Cup feeding (and similar vessels like spoon, etc ) is a method of feeding baby that has been around for a very long period of time. It should be used to feed a baby who is not yet taking the breast and is better than a bottle . U sually be about 4-6 weeks after baby birth. Cup feeding

16. Finger-feeding, a substitute technique for breastfeeding, has probably existed for thousands of years as a way to keep a baby fed who has difficulties going to breast or who needs to be separated from mother for any length of time. Finger feeding

17. Breast feeding unit :2 year but after at 6 month is not enough so must be introduced food gradually this weaning.

18. It is a gradual addition of solid foods to the infant’s diet according to infants’ diet according to individual infant’s capacity and gradual diminution of breast or artificial feeding in frequency and /or quantity. Weaning

19. When do I start weaning my child? You should start giving your baby solid foods when they are around six months old, as well as breast or formula milk. Before six months, your baby's gut is still developing and they need only breast or formula milk. Weaning too soon may increase the risk of infections and allergies.