Apollo Hospitals: All About Breastfeeding

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(Free-Press-Release.com) June 16, 2011 -- Apollo Hospitals has given few tips on breastfeeding .To set up for a successful breastfeeding relationship, it is important for all to-be mothers to have enough knowledge about breastfeeding- how they should prepare themselves and what to do once the baby is born. Today over 85% of the women around the world are breastfeeding but there are many misconceptions about this beautiful relationship between a mother and a child.

This can only be solved if the mothers’ doubts about breastfeeding are cleared in advance. Mothers-to-be need to prepare themselves in order to establish this beautiful relationship with their children. Breastfeeding is a learned skill which both the mother and the baby need to practice before both fully understand the process. While breastfeeding is a natural process but it’s knowledge does not come naturally. One has to learn it. Both the mother and baby need to acquire the skill before establishing a proper feeding pattern. Following are the tips recommended by neonatology unit, Apollo Hospitals.
Prenatal Tips:
• One should buy a nursing bra only after the baby is born as you wouldn’t know about the exact size before that.
• Read a book on breastfeeding- the process, tips etc. to get sufficient knowledge about the procedure before you enter the stages of motherhood.
• Consult doctors; attend child birth classes to clear your queries.
• Try to read as much as you can but always remember that it will only make sense when you have your baby in your hands.
• Watch videos on breastfeeding to get a clearer understanding about the process.

• Do not shy from asking questions.
After-birth Tips:
• Place the baby skin to skin immediately after his/her birth as this will help your baby to recognize you better.
• Doctors recommend breastfeeding within the first hour of the birth as the initial milk produced contains a lot nutrients, enzymes and immunity boosting components which are good for your baby’s health, growth and development.
• Be patient. It will take you and your baby a few days to fall into a proper feeding pattern.

• Try to ensure a good latch, right from the beginning. This will ease down things for you in the later stages.
• Do not be scared if your baby demands frequent feedings. This is because your baby has a very small stomach, so he/she will require frequent feedings.
• Do not be persuaded to use complimentary food, water or formula for your baby until and unless recommended by the doctors.
• Feed your baby on demand. This is very important for the nutrition development of your baby.
• If you feel that something is wrong, seek advice from the experts rather than following what you hear.

Follow these tips and ensure establishment of a beautiful relationship with your new born baby.

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