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All you need to know about breastfeeding Nicosia Breastfeeding Support Group

All you need to know about breastfeeding Nicosia Breastfeeding Support Group. The newborn baby has only three demands. They are: warmth in the arms of the mother, food from her breast, and security in the knowledge of her presence. Breastfeeding satisfies all three Dr. Grantly Dick-Read.

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All you need to know about breastfeeding Nicosia Breastfeeding Support Group

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  1. All you need to know about breastfeeding Nicosia Breastfeeding Support Group Breastfeeding talk for mums

  2. The newborn baby has only three demands. They are: • warmth in the arms of the mother, • food from her breast, and • security in the knowledge of her presence. Breastfeeding satisfies all three Dr. Grantly Dick-Read Breastfeeding talk for mums

  3. Why support groups? • Breastfeeding is natural!! • Easy if it starts and is supported correctly • Can be difficult first few weeks • Correct Latching • Sore Nipples • Mastitis • Engorgement • A lot of mums cannot successfully breastfeed without support Breastfeeding talk for mums

  4. Why do we need support groups? • Culture of formula feeds • Families without breastfeeding history • Support groups can promote, support and protect breastfeeding • Some mums may need expert support • Support between mums priceless! Breastfeeding talk for mums

  5. Nicosia Breastfeeding Support Group • Established 2007 by • Paediatricians • Breastfeeding Advisors and Advocates • Parents • Non Profit Organisation • Membership free (Voluntary Donation) • Aims to promote, protect and support breastfeeding Breastfeeding talk for mums

  6. For a mum to breastfeed successfully she needs: • the will to breastfeed • knowledge about breastfeeding • support Breastfeeding talk for mums

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  8. Breastfeeding • Physiology (How it works) • Advantages • Basic Principles • Usual Problems • Maternal nutrition • Baby Friendly Hospitals • What is needed to successfully Breastfeed Breastfeeding talk for mums

  9. Physiology of Breastfeeding Breastfeeding talk for mums

  10. Physiology of Breastfeeding • The shape and size of the breast is different in every woman. This is determined by the fat in the breast and does not affect the ability to breastfeed. Breastfeeding talk for mums

  11. Physiology of Breastfeeding The two important hormones for breastfeeding are: • Prolactin • Oxytocin Breastfeeding talk for mums

  12. Physiology of Breastfeeding Breastfeeding talk for mums

  13. Physiology of Breastfeeding Flow of milk from the nipple Breastfeeding talk for mums

  14. Physiology of Breastfeeding • Mature milk production starts on day 3-5 after delivery • Colostrum is produced from the fifth month of pregnancy and for the first week after delivery Breastfeeding talk for mums

  15. Physiology of Breastfeeding Supply-Demand A baby that feeds frequently stimulates the production of prolactin and oxytocin and therefore the production and easier flow of more milk Breastfeeding talk for mums

  16. Physiology of Breastfeeding • In the first hour after delivery the conditions for beginning breastfeeding are favourable • The baby is very alert after delivery, with an active rooting reflex and more likely to feed successfully • Maternal hormones are in an ideal state in order to produce milk quickly with the correct stimulation of the nipple Breastfeeding talk for mums

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  18. Physiology of Breastfeeding Breastfeeding talk for mums

  19. Advantages of Breastfeeding Breastfeeding talk for mums

  20. Advantages of Breastfeeding • If every child in the world was exclusively breastfed from birth and for the first six months of life, more than One million Children’s lives would be saved every year Breastfeeding talk for mums

  21. Advantages of Breastfeeding For the baby/child • The ideal nutrition • At the right temperature, quality and quantity for every child • Protection from infections • Especially gastroenteritis, ear and respiratory infections • Reduced risk of allergy, asthma and eczema • Reduced risk of obesity Breastfeeding talk for mums

  22. Advantages of Breastfeeding • For the baby/child • Improved psychosomatic development • Higher IQ scores • Physiological development of the teeth and jaws • Easily digested nutrition with reduced risk of constipation • Antibody transfer from the mother improves the development of baby’s own antibodies Breastfeeding talk for mums

  23. Advantages of Breastfeeding • For the mother • Protection from • Osteoporosis • Breast cancer • Ovarian Cancer • Urinary Infections • The uterus contracts while breastfeeding • Helps reduce bleeding • Helps the uterus and the bodyto get back to the pre-pregnant state Breastfeeding talk for mums

  24. Advantages of Breastfeeding • For the mother • Fast weight loss without diet • Special bond with the baby • Quick and easy solution • Breast milk is always available at the correct temperature, quality and quantity • Cheaper • Easy for night-time feeds Breastfeeding talk for mums

  25. Advantages of Breastfeeding • For the father • Cheaper • For Public Health • Fewer sick children in hospital Breastfeeding talk for mums

  26. Basic Principles • Correct latch • When? • How often? • For how long? • Which side first? • Principles of Exclusive Breastfeeding • Complications due to supplements/glucose Breastfeeding talk for mums

  27. Correct latch • Mother has to be comfortable • Back support • Use pillows • To support your back • To relieve pain from stitches • For the baby to lie on Breastfeeding talk for mums

  28. Correct latch • When a mother is sitting comfortably and the baby is latched on correctly: • Breastfeeding does not hurt • The mother will not get cracked nipples • The mother will not get backache • The baby will stimulate the breast correctly in order to: • Let-down the milk that is already stored in the breast • Produce more milk Breastfeeding talk for mums

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  40. Correct latch • The hand does not need to touch the breast after the baby is latched on • Big breasts may need to be supported • Pressing on the breast to help the baby’s breathing might cause blocked ducts Breastfeeding talk for mums

  41. When? • Babies that after delivery stay with the mother (skin to skin contact) for at least one hour and without interruptions are more likely to: • Latch on easily and breastfeed without problems for longer • Have better control of their temperature and blood sugar • Cry less Breastfeeding talk for mums

  42. When? In the first hour after birth: • Baby is more alert with an active sucking reflex immediately after birth and breastfeeding is more likely to succeed if it happens this early • The baby has the colostrum which is rich in antibodies and gets protection from infection from the very beginning • The colostrum helps the baby to have bowel movements early and this reduces the risk of jaundice Breastfeeding talk for mums

  43. When? • For the mother, breastfeeding in the first hour: • helps the contraction of the uterus, the birth of the placenta and the reduction of bleeding • Helps in the early production of breastfeeding hormones and therefore the early production of mature milk Breastfeeding talk for mums

  44. When do you start breastfeeding? • As soon as possible after the birth and at least in the first two hours after birth • Ideally immediately after birth • Short delay after Caesarean Section • For a Caesarean, epidural anaesthesia reduces the delay Breastfeeding talk for mums

  45. How often and for how long • Breastfeeding follows the rules of SUPPLY-DEMAND • When the baby demands • For as long as the baby wants • The baby gives the signals to the mother’s body to produce enough milk to satisfy his/her needs Breastfeeding talk for mums

  46. How often and for how long • Responsive feeding as described by the World Health Organisation • Follow the baby’s signals of hunger and satiety Breastfeeding talk for mums

  47. How often and for how long Babies normally feed frequently • The first few days after they are born • During a growth spurt • When they are unwell Don’t worry that the milk is not sufficient. Breastfeeding talk for mums

  48. Which side? • Every time start from a different breast • Let the baby feed for as long as he/she wants from the first breast • Offer the second breast if needed Breastfeeding talk for mums

  49. Which side? Breastfeeding talk for mums

  50. Which side? • In the first few days, when mature milk comes, may need to empty the second breast if baby is only taking one breast per feed • Limiting time spent on each breast may have catastrophic effects on breastfeeding, as baby may only get dilute foremilk from both breasts Breastfeeding talk for mums

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