Newborn breastfeeding knowledge

Newborns cannot eat any other food in the first few months after birth and can only obtain the nutrients needed for development through breast milk or formula. For newborns, breast milk is more effective and healthier, and newborns who are regularly breastfed have higher immunity and are less likely to get sick. This requires mothers to know more about newborn breastfeeding. So, what do we know about breastfeeding newborns?

1. Benefits of breastfeeding for newborns

Breast milk is rich in various nutrients that can meet the healthy growth of babies at different stages. The antibodies in breast milk can enhance the baby's immune function and keep the baby away from many common diseases. Breast milk is the most ideal, natural nutrition for babies.

2. Colostrum feeding "rule"

Colostrum is the milk produced by a mother within 7 days of giving birth. Colostrum contains a large amount of antibodies, which can protect the child's intestines and prevent the invasion of bacteria and large protein molecules that may cause allergies in children. Therefore, when the child is born, within half an hour or even within 10 minutes after delivery, we should let the newborn baby come into contact with the mother's nipple immediately. This is called early postpartum sucking.

3. Correct breastfeeding posture

(1) Football position: The baby is placed under the arm at the side of the body. He should face you with his nose at the height of the mother's nipple. The mother uses her hands to support the baby's shoulders, neck and head.

(2) Semi-recumbent position: The mother places the baby horizontally on her abdomen, with the baby's face facing the mother's breast. A pillow can be placed behind the baby. The mother props up the baby's upper body with pillows and lies diagonally. The mother supports the baby's back with her arms and rests her hands on the pillow behind the baby so that the baby's mouth can hold the mother's nipple.

(3) Side-lying (football) position: The mother lies on her side on the bed, props up her upper body with a pillow, and lies diagonally; the baby is placed horizontally against the mother's abdomen with the baby's face facing you. The mother's arm on the lower side of the body is placed under her head, and the other hand holds the baby; the baby's mouth and your nipple are kept at the same level.

(4) Cradle position: The baby's head rests on the mother's arms, with the abdomen facing inward; the mother's hands support the baby's buttocks to facilitate physical contact.

(5) Side-lying method: You can lie on your side in bed with your baby's face facing you, and rest your baby's head on your arm so that his mouth is level with your nipple. Support your back with pillows.