Why and how to breastfeed baby
A "PLUS" FOR YOUR CHILD
Your milk is perfectly suited to the needs and development of your baby and promotes good health. It is superior to "milk" and infant cow's milk.
Breast milk is constantly changing depending on your child's needs to accommodate its growth, over weeks, even while nursing.
It reduces the risk of infections (particularly gastrointestinal).
It would help to prevent allergies in children, especially those predisposed to the family level.
It could reduce the risk of diabetes and obesity, although today it is unclear whether this is solely due to breastfeeding.
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A "PLUS" FOR YOU
For you, breastfeeding is a real "plus", even though the beginnings can be sometimes a little difficult.
Especially, do not be discouraged! The first few days you'll feel that breastfeeding is very demanding.
But very quickly the benefits will outweigh the minor inconveniences of getting started.
Breastfeeding helps reduce the volume of the uterus following childbirth.
It would have a protective effect against certain cancers, including breast.
The moments shared together on this occasion will leave you unforgettable memories.
No need to prepare a bottle at night, nothing to be expected in case of exit or travel ... Breastfeeding can respond quickly to your baby.
BALANCING THE BUDGET AND MORE
Breastfeed your baby within is by far the most economical: no purchase of "milk" infantile, no bottles ...
THE EARLY DAYS ARE CRITICAL TO SUCCESSFUL BREASTFEEDING
- Your baby should suckle as soon as possible after delivery, even if it is born by caesarean section. It is important to support your breast milk production. You just have to let him do because he knows suck ... alone!
- Place it on your belly. Guided by his reflexes and his sense of smell, he instinctively seek your breast.
- On motherhood, we must help you in your approach.
If this is not the case, insist that your baby leaves you almost immediately after delivery, and at night. Never hesitate to ask for help during your stay at the maternity.
Breastfeeding instructions: Sit back.
• Sitting Choose a chair that supports your back, if possible with armrests to rest your arm.
• In bed with your back well Chock two pillows.
Position your body well beby. He must have the stomach against you, the face in front, so it does not need to turn your head to catch it. Slide your arm under his armpit so that it is not impeded.
Put his head. The simple touch of the nipple around his mouth pushing your baby to open wide and stick out your tongue.
Put his head so he could catch the widest part of the areola, not just the nipple. Think of it clear the nose so he could breathe better.
Do not lift your breast by pulling the skin above the areola, your baby will capture all of the nipple better if released.
HOW TO KNOW IF ALL IS GOING WELL?
Mom side: You experience feelings of warmth, tingling and tension in the breast suckled, a flow in the other. Your uterus contracts.
You're thirsty: so do not hesitate to drink plenty of water. You feel a wellness end of the feeding.
Side baby: After waiting a few minutes, the milk comes in jets and your baby swallows