Should a newborn baby eat only "breast milk"?
Many new mothers Or even the mother of a new mother again There may be different ways of raising children according to the times. But with modern medicine, it may be possible to find some facts that allow us to raise the little ones more accurately.
The benefits of " breast milk " that have to the newborn child
Dr. Wanicha Panyakumlert, Director of Women's Health Center Bangkok Hospital reports that breast milk is the most useful and nutritious and is the most complete source of food for babies. Breastfeeding creates a love and bond between you and your baby. It helps to create a bond of love, attachment and warmth that your baby can recognize immediately.
The benefits of breast milk are
- Full of nutrients
- Build disease resistance
- Clean, easy to digest, helping your baby not to be tied down
- Strengthen intelligence
- Strengthen love and warmth
The mother should start feeding her baby as soon as possible after delivery. Or within half an hour after delivery The mother should hold the baby close to her chest. If the baby is warm, it will allow him to drink breast milk from the very first hours. Strengthen long-term breastfeeding
Newborn babies should eat only breast milk.
Importantly, the baby should receive only breast milk during the first 6 months, do not give water, food or other beverages. Unless there is a medical indication Because the small brain grows very fast while the stomach is small. If giving water or other food Children will drink less breast milk. Breastfeeding alone is sufficient as it is primarily water and contains all the necessary nutrients.
Therefore, proper breastfeeding is important. Therefore, preparing to be ready before giving birth Choosing a standard antenatal care in a hospital There is a breastfeeding clinic with quality pregnancy training. Education from breastfeeding, breast pumping, milk collection, learning and solving breast problems, milking, not clogged nipples, and providing care from prenatal to postpartum. With breast milk nurses working with obstetrician-gynecologists team Pediatrics Pediatrics, Neonatal and Perinatal Medicine (NICU), nutritionist , physiologist who is ready to advise, listen, pay attention to every detail. And help resolve problems in a timely manner Help mothers to breastfeed their babies successfully and completely. It helps mothers to breastfeed their babies successfully and efficiently.
How to get your baby to suckle easily from the breast
- Immediately after birth, the baby should latch on, in addition to creating a bond and warmth between mother and baby. It also stimulates the mother's body to produce more milk and faster and is sufficient for the needs of the baby.
- Emphasize the baby to suckle frequently every 2 hours by having a newborn nurse (Nursery) will come in and help teach the mother the correct holding position and smooth feeding of the baby.
- In case of some mothers, the milk may still be coming or late, a nursing nurse will be available to consult. And visit regularly to give mothers peace of mind and relieve anxiety
- If the mother has to return to work, plan on breastfeeding. Which mothers have to learn about pumping and storing milk Which during the work day during breaks can be pumped to keep By studying methods and preparing equipment to be ready
- More importantly, the baby should suck off the breast before going to work. After returning from work at night and on weekends. Because the baby's breast milk will help create more milk than using a breast pump. So that the child can be fed breast milk as long as possible
