Breastfeeding Every Drop Counts

Exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months is crucial for newborn babies, providing essential nutrition and setting the stage for a healthy start in life. Thus, the first week of august every year is celebrated as world breastfeeding week, which is supported by world health organization and UNICEF This week is celebrated to raise awareness and promote breastfeeding.

- Srilakshmi

Here are some ways to make breastfeeding easier

• Get proper feeding technique advice from lactation consultant

• Comfortable positioning

• Look in for quiet, cozy nursing area l Express breast milk with breast pump whenever necessary

• Wearing comfortable cloth while feeding

• Skin to skin contact with baby promotes lactation Remember, breastfeeding is a learning process for both mother and baby. Be patient and calm while in feeding phase.

Feeding newborn

• In first few weeks, babies will feed 8-12 times in a day. (feed every 2 hourly)

• At first, try nursing 15-20 minutes on each breast and gradually adjust the duration as per demand