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Breastfeeding methods and techniques 母乳哺餵的方法與技巧

2016-11-09

Preparation for Breastfeeding Posture:

Front hold or Cradle Position

  • Use pillow to support your back
  • Pillow over the crossed legs to support baby’s head and neck
  • Have baby facing mother and stay close
  • use a stool to support your legs and knees

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Underarm Position

  • use pillow to support your back and elbow area
  • put baby under your armpit, use one of your arms to support baby’s body and head
  • have baby facing mother and keep baby close to you horizontally

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Lying Down Position

  • mother lies sideway with pillow support

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Breast feeding Method

  • Place your thumb on the top with the rest of 4 fingers below the breast to form a supporting arch.
  • Place your thumb and index finger on the nipple with the rest of the fingers supporting the breast below the nipple.

Baby sucking include nipple and areola

  • Make use of the instinctive reflex of the baby to have it turn toward mother
  • Use one of your nipple to touch baby’s lips
  • When baby’s mouth is wide open, place the nipple in the mouth. 
  • Most important, bring baby close to mother’s body
Effective sucking technique
  • For baby to effectively drink breast milk, have your areola and nipple in the baby’s mouth completely.
  • When baby suckles on your nipple, he or she would display distinctively facial features with clear swallowing sound.
Signs of baby in need of feeding
  • If the baby is hungry, he or she would wiggle the head, open the mouth, and search for nipple.
  • If the baby is bigger, he or she would turn his or her head facing your breasts. You can also see the facial muscular motion and swallowing sound.

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