Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Breastfeeding - natural and important for new Moms

"Breastfeeding is one of the most enriching experiences for a mother": It not only nourishes the baby, but also creates an immense bond between the mother and the baby".
Breastfeeding is natural, but it is important that expectant moms educate themselves on how to breastfeed and learn about positioning and latching-on, supply and demand of milk, and how to handle challenges during breastfeeding.
It’s important to understand that the production of breast milk is based on demand and supply. The more the mother feeds, the more the supply of milk which means that a mother should feed the baby on demand, rather than on a schedule. Also, babies have growth spurts. So, a baby who was being fed every three hours might suddenly demand to be fed every hour: It does not mean that the supply of milk is less, but that the baby is experiencing growth spurts.
Even the dad has a role to play in this process. It is important that the expectant dads attend a childbirth class to learn about breastfeeding. For successful breast feeding the mom needs food, rest, sleep and support. So, it is dad’s duty to take on household chores. So, men, better get a grip on cleaning, cooking, washing and entertaining guests. Also the dad has to encourage the mom and tell her that she is doing a great job. Dads can also support the mom to position and latch-on the baby while she is breastfeeding. Once the feeding is done allow the mom to rest and take the baby under your care. Burp the baby, change its clothes and put it to sleep. Also at night it’s the dad’s duty to bring the baby to the mother for feeds.

Courtesy: Chennai Times, august 3 2009

3 comments:

Healthtec Software said...

The breast milk is the best food for the child.There are so many varieties of food available in the market but this is the easiest and the best.The mother should learn about the positioning very well.
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Atlanta Plastic Surgeons said...

Of course a new mother needs love and support for this new responsibility.Breast feeding in demand is also very taxing on the mother.The breast milk has to be given to the child at any hour of the day and night.
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Atlanta Plastic Surgeons said...

This wonderful action of bonding between the mother and the child is a very essential one.It is important to do justice to this act also because there is a proven research which says the breast fed babies are more intelligent than the rest who are not.
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