Things To Know When Breastfeeding

Breast milk is the best source of nutrition for a child's development. This article will provide you with the necessary knowledge when breastfeeding.
Benefits of breast milk
For infants, breast milk is a valuable source of nutrients. In addition, there are many antibodies in breast milk that help protect babies from disease. Babies who are breastfed will be protected from a number of diseases such as:
- Common infections

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- Otitis media.
- Diarrhea.
- Respiratory infections and asthma
- Diabetes in young children.




- Sudden death syndrome in young children.
- Fat.
Benefits of breastfeeding
When breast-feeding, the mother's uterus will contract soon to prevent postpartum blood loss. Breastfeeding also helps stimulate milk production, while also creating a bond between the mother and her baby.
In addition, some studies show that people who do not breastfeed are at higher risk of cancer in breast-feeding mothers.
Are you breastfeeding properly?
When babies are born, they have a breastfeeding instinct and they can breastfeed right after the baby has been born. Here are some notes for mothers to breastfeed properly:
- After birth should breastfeed as soon as possible, to take advantage of very nutritious colostrum and bactericidal sources
- Before breast-feeding, clean the nipple with clean water, squeeze and remove the droplet.




- Only one breast should be breasted at a time.
- If your baby doesn't finish the feeding, discard the excess milk. The first time should feed the baby even during the night.
- Breastfeeding is good when the chin touches the breast, the mouth is wide open, the lower lip is carried out to the other areola more than the bottom.
- Correct breastfeeding posture: baby's head and body in a straight line, the baby's face faces the breast and the baby's mouth faces the nipple, the baby's body is close to the mother's body, the mother supports the baby's entire body.
- If a child has a milk leak, this can be stopped by holding him for a few minutes and patting his back.
Breastfeeding how much is enough?
Usually the baby feeds on demand and needs vary from child to child. On average, each child nurses about 8-12 times in 24 hours.



The mother can identify babies getting enough breast milk through the following symptoms:
- Urinate wet diapers 6 - 8 times in 24 hours.
- Average stool consistency 6-8 times in 24 hours and at least 1 time per day for the first 2 months.
- Increase weight steadily and age-appropriate.
When can wean the baby?
According to the World Health Organization, the time to start weaning is from 6 months of age. Over the next 6 months, babies will get used to solid foods gradually.
Babies can be completely weaned at 2 years of age or older. However, the timing of weaning depends entirely on the "agreement" between the mother and the baby..

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