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8 Myths and Facts about breastfeeding in Tamil by Mrs. Baby Sree, A4 Hospital

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In this video Dr. Baby Sree explains myths and facts about breastfeeding in Tamil, she is a lactation consultant in our a4 hospital.

Here discuss 8 popular myths about breastfeeding.

Content Overview

1) Colostrum and it’s benefits
2) NO HERBAL MEDICINES UNTIL 6 MONTHS
3) MOTHER DIET AND BABY REACTION
4) WIPING BREAST BEFORE FEEDS IS NOT NEEDED!
5) BREASTMILK AFTER ONE YEAR IS NOT WATER!!!
6) ENGORGED MILK NEED NOT BE THROWN!!!
7) WHY NO COW MILK UNTIL ONE YEAR?
8) BREASTFEEDING MAKES MOTHERS SO FIT!!!

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗩𝗙, 𝗜𝗨𝗜 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: +𝟵𝟭 𝟳𝟯𝟬𝟱𝟬𝟱𝟴𝟰𝟳𝟴

Breastfeeding tips for new mom by dr lavanya a4 hospital and fertility centre
Breastfeeding, Childcare, Pregnancy Tips

Breastfeeding Tips for New Moms

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Breastfeeding Tips for New Moms by Dr Lavanya, Pediatrician | A4 Fertility Centre | Chennai

*** Content Overview ***

Anatomy and physiology of the breast
How is breast milk produced
Types and composition of breastmilk
Milk which is outpoured in one feeding can be classified
The difference in human versus cow milk
Benefits of breastfeeding
Rules of breastfeeding
How to make the baby latch
Breastfeeding positions
Some issues during breastfeeding

Breastfeeding, Pregnancy

Breastfeeding tips for new moms

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Dr Lavanya, Paediatrician wrote breastfeeding tips for this BreastFeeding week (August 1 to 7) 

Prepare for breastfeeding while pregnant

  • Check your nipples
  • Get a lactation counselor advice were available
  • Learn how frequent to feed your baby
  • Learn how to maintain breast milk supply

At Birth-Skin to Skin contact

  • This helps in earlier breastfeeding
  • Should be done  soon after birth
  • Baby is dried and laid over mother bare chest covering both with a blanket.
  • Also regulates baby temperature

Breastfeed As soon as possible

  • This stimulates breast milk production
  • The increased bond between mother and baby 
  • Keep the baby close to you to encourage  frequent breastfeeding

Breast feed-Let baby get a good latch 

cues baby is hungry-breastfeeding - a4 fertility centre
  • Tickle the baby lips to encourage open moth wide. 
  • Position your self  baby nose to nipple and belly to belly
  • Pull your baby close so that chin and lower jaw move into the breast first.
  • Baby should have a mouth full of breast
  • Should feel a tuggling pulling sensation and no pain

Sign of a good latch


Positioning of a baby during feeding

  • Side lying position is good position to breast feed for a mother who has had a caesarian section
  • Cradle position is commonly used to feed babies
  • Here the head of baby is held in forearm with the body and head held in same line.
  • There are also other positons of feeding you can learn from your pediatrician

    • Frequency of breastfeeding 

    • Feed every 2-3 hours
    • Each feed duration should last for 15-20 minutes
    • Frequent feeding boosts milk supply

    Cues baby is hungry


    Breastfeeding when nipple hurts 

    • You can continue breastfeeding even when nipple hurts.
    • Nipple hurts when latching is not proper and this has to be addressed with your pediatrician or lactation counselor

    Diet during breastfeeding

    • Mother should have a properly balanced diet during breastfeeding
    • Whatever they eat will be tasted by babies in their milk and will get baby ready for table foods 
    • Breast milk has 88%water so must stay hydrated adequately 
    Happy World Breastfeeding Week, see you at next topic