Mother and baby rooming together
Although the baby's frequent crying immediately after delivery will affect the mother's rest, the mother's touch and the eye-to-eye interaction between mother and baby can not only enhance the relationship between mother and baby, but also effectively stimulate the lactation system, Relieves the inhibition of the hypothalamus and increases lactation. Therefore, it is recommended that mothers and infants room in the same room, which is more beneficial to breastfeeding.
Start breastfeeding as early as possible and provide the baby with colostrum
Starting breastfeeding early after delivery and allowing the baby to suck the mother's breasts will help stimulate uterine contractions, thus promoting uterine involution. In addition, early breastfeeding after delivery is also very beneficial to the baby. The milk secreted by a new mother within 7 days after giving birth is called colostrum. Colostrum is yellow-white, thin and watery, and does not look like milk, but it is very nutritious. Compared with mature breast milk, colostrum is richer in protein, minerals, vitamins and other nutrients. It also has strong immune function and is very suitable for newborns to consume.
After a mother gives birth, it is best to breastfeed within the first hour and then whenever the baby shows signs of hunger. If you don't know whether it's time to feed your baby, you can put your hand on your baby's cheek. If he opens his mouth and turns his head to look for your mother's hand, it means you can feed him.
Old folk custom believes that the milk in the first few days after delivery is unclean and advocates squeezing it out and throwing it away. This is a wrong approach. Colostrum is the most ideal nutritional food for newborns, so newborns should be allowed to suck colostrum and should not be discarded.
Feeding on demand
Breast milk secretion is small in the first few days after delivery, so it is not suitable to feed at a fixed time. The number of feedings can be flexibly adjusted according to the needs of the baby. If the mother secretes less milk, she can appropriately increase the number of feedings. This can not only meet the baby's physiological needs, but also increase the amount of milk through the stimulation of the baby's sucking. At this time, the feeding interval can be appropriately extended.
If the feeding time is fixed, the baby will cry non-stop due to hunger. After a long time, the baby will be tired from crying. When it is time to feed, the baby will eat less due to excessive fatigue. Moreover, crying can cause gas to enter the baby's stomach, which can also cause vomiting after feeding. Full-term infants should be fed every 3 to 4 hours. As for the time of each feeding, it takes about 2 minutes for each side of the breast on the first day, about 4 minutes on the second day, about 6 minutes on the third day, and about 8 to 10 minutes thereafter, that is, the total time required to feed both breasts at one time. 15 to 20 minutes.
