Breast feeding benefits
- Breastfeeding is the
most environmentally friendly way to feed your baby.
- Breast milk is a
renewable resource.
- Breastfeeding is not
only beneficial to the environment;
There are big benefits for babies and mothers too:
1. The mother’s antibodies will protect the
baby from illness.
2. Breastfed babies are less likely to have allergies.
3. Breastfeeding reduces the rates of breast cancer and ovarian
cancer in mothers.
4. Breastfeeding saves time.
5. Mothers who breastfeed lose weight more quickly after giving
birth.
If you’re breastfeeding,
- Be proud that you’re
giving your baby the vest best start in life,
- while helping to
reduce damage to our planet
- Breastfeeding is one
of the best things we can do for our children.
Tips for Mothers
- Commit to breast-feeding your
child, no matter what
- Nurse within an hour of delivery
- Let the baby take a good grip of
nipple while suckling
- Make baby stay in your room even
after the C-section, unless separation is indicated
- Establish a good milk supply by
letting your baby nurse whenever she/he wants.
- Eat nutritious meals, take
adequate milk and get adequate sleep
- Take pain medication
- Do not use bottles for at least
two weeks after delivery or else baby will have nipple confusion
- If newborn wets six-eight
diapers/day and three stools, she/he is getting enough to eat. Consult
paediatrician for weight check
- Get help from obstetrician in case
of problems in breast-feeding
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