Introduction to baby feeding methods

Young mothers do not have much experience in raising children, so they are bound to be negligent in various aspects. The first thing a baby does after birth is to drink milk. If mothers pay attention to the correct breastfeeding method before the baby is born, there is no need to worry. However, if the correct feeding method is not used, the child may spit up or feel uncomfortable after drinking milk. Let’s take a look at the correct way to feed a baby.

1. Actively implement breast protection and conditioning before pregnancy

Starting from the fifth month of pregnancy, wash the nipples and areola frequently with soap and water, and apply a layer of oil on the cleaned nipples and areola to make the breast skin gradually tough; cover the breasts with a hot towel and press gently, and use the fingertips to massage around the breasts in circles; wear a loose bra to avoid being too tight which may cause poor development of the breast glands and block the breast gland ducts with the cilia on the bra; apply oil on the nipples after every shower, and gently stroke the nipples with the thumb and index finger, and ask the doctor for advice on effective ways to correct inverted or flat nipples as soon as possible.

(ii) Breastfeed your baby at any time

There is no need to rigidly stipulate the number of breastfeeding times, intervals and feeding amounts at the beginning. You should pick up the baby and breastfeed him/her whenever he/she cries or when you feel it is time to feed him/her. The baby should eat as much as he/she can. This can increase the secretion of prolactin in the mother's body, thereby increasing milk secretion. It can also prevent the mother from developing milk sores, which will affect the baby's breastfeeding. If the mother is weak or has pain in the injured or ruptured area, it can be considered appropriate to breastfeed in the side-lying position, but it is not suitable to breastfeed the baby frequently in the future, otherwise it will affect the development of the baby's jaw and cause deformity in the future.

4. Master good breastfeeding techniques

During the breastfeeding process, the mother should be relaxed, comfortable and at ease, and the baby should be stable and calm. : : : : : : : : : : : : : : :

The above introduces some correct methods of feeding babies. I hope it will be helpful to all new mothers. The baby's drinking posture also needs practice, and mothers should always pay attention to the baby's movements. Of course, after spending a long time with the baby, mothers will know when to feed the baby.