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- 1. BREAST FEEDING PRESENTATION BYBATCH B-11 MAHVISH AHMAD MAMTA CHANDRA MADHAVAN AGGRAWAL LALAWMPUIA
- 2. INTRODUCTION “Breastfeeding is anelixir for the infant.” Breastfeeding is the foundation of life and contributes to short- and long-term health, good nutrition and food security in non- emergency and emergency situations.
- 3. Suboptimal breastfeeding practicesare a public health issue, requiring effort and investment at the societal level. During this World Breastfeeding Week, we are reminded that protecting breastfeeding is a shared responsibility. It is time for all of us to inform, anchor, engage and galvanise action to protect and support breastfeeding.
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- 7. World breastfeeding awarenessweek 2022 Every year 1st week of august(1st to 7th Aug.) is celebrated as breast feeding week. • Step Up for Breastfeeding: Educate and Support is this year's World Breastfeeding Week theme. This issue seeks to raise breastfeeding awareness by pleading with governments and groups to put safeguards in place for nursing. • The purpose of World Breastfeeding Week is to promote breastfeeding and bring the breastfeeding community together.
- 8. Inform people abouttheir role in strengthening the warm chain of support for breastfeeding. Anchor breastfeeding as part of good nutrition, food security and reduction of inequalities. Engage with individuals and organisations along the warm chain of support for breastfeeding. Galvanise action on strengthening capacity of actors and systems for transformational change. OBJECTIVE
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- 10. Importance of breastfeeding
- 11. What is sogood about breastfeeding? Benefits to the baby- • Breast milk provides all the nutrients that a baby needs for the first six months of life to grow and develop. • Breast milk continues to provide high-quality nutrients and helps protect against infection up to two years of age or more. • Breast milk protects babies from infections and illnesses by providing immunity to the baby. • Breast milk helps in development of the baby’s brain. • Babies find breast milk easy to digest. • The baby's body uses breast milk efficiently.
- 12. Benefits to themother- • Breastfeeding can contribute to birth spacing. • Breastfeeding helps the mother's uterus to contract reducing the risk of bleeding after birth. • Breastfeeding lowers the rate of breast and ovarian cancer in the mother. • Breastfeeding promotes a faster return to mother's pre-pregnancy weight. • Breastfeeding promotes the emotional relationship, or bonding, between mother and infant.
- 14. Positioning during breastfeeding Positionof the mother- The mother can assume any position that is comfortable to her and the baby. Position of the baby- • Baby’s whole body is supported • Baby’s head and body are in one line without any twist in the neck • Baby’s body is turned towards the mother • Baby’s nose is at the level of the nipple
- 15. Proper latching techniquefor breast feeding
- 17. How frequently tofeed the baby? • The baby should be fed on demand. To identify the cues at which breastfeeding should be started. • Baby should be fed during the day as well as at night. • The baby should be fed 6-8 times on an average and 2-3 times during the night.
- 18. Signs of effectivebreastfeeding • Baby feeds well during the day as well as night • Rhythmic audible suckling and swallowing while feeding • Baby is satisfied and sleeps for 2-3 hours after breastfeed • Baby passes urine at least 6-8 times in 24 hours • Adequate weight gain
- 19. Barriers to effectivebreastfeeding • Lack of confidence in mothers • False belief that breast milk is not sufficient • Lack of adequate support system • Lack of knowledge • Engorged, sore nipples • Previous history of breast surgery • Retaracted nipples
- 20. Things you cando to encourage and support exclusive breastfeeding • Reassure the parents that there is no need to give the baby any other drink or food, not even water till the first 6 months of life. • Help the mother whenever she needs assistance and especially if she is a first time or adolescent mother or a mother with other special needs. • Explain to the mother she should let the baby finish the first breast and come off on its own before offering the second breast.
- 21. • If itis necessary to express breast milk, show the mother how to do this and show her how to feed expressed breast milk by cup. • Reassure the mother that her body will make enough breast milk to satisfy her baby's needs. • Explain that the mother can continue breastfeeding if she has to return to work or school, either by expressing breast milk or feeding more often when she is at home.
- 22. Common breastfeeding problems •Sore or cracked nipples Sore nipples usually happens because the baby is not well positioned and attached at the breast. • Not enough breast milk • Inverted nipples • Avoid bottles and pacifiers in the early weeks. • The mother must take care of herself
- 23. Breast engorgement • Breastengorgement is when your breasts get too full of milk. They may feel hard, tight and painful. • Engorgement can happen in the early days when you and your baby are still getting used to breastfeeding.
- 24. Mastitis • Mastitis (inflammationof the breast) happens when a blocked milk duct is not relieved. It makes the breast feel hot and painful, and can make you feel very unwell with flu-like symptoms. • It's important to carry on breastfeeding. Starting feeds with the tender breast may help.
- 25. Contraindications to breastfeeding Absolute- • Congenital lactose intolerance • Galactosemia • Mother on chemotherapy/radiotherapy
- 26. Relative contraindications • HIV •TB • HSV/ herpes zoster infection over the breast Covid infection is not a contraindication to Breastfeeding!
- 28. National programmes topromote breast feeding • MAA- Mother’s Absolute Affection • BFHI- Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative • IMS act- Infant Milk Substitutes, Feeding bottles and Infant Food regulation act. • Global strategy for Infant and Young Child Feeding.
- 29. Goals & Objectivesof the Programme • The goal of the ‘MAA’ Programme is to revitalize efforts towards promotion, protection and support of breastfeeding practices through health systems to achieve higher breastfeeding rates. • OBJECTIVES a) Build an enabling environment for breastfeeding through awareness generation activities, targeting pregnant and lactating mothers, family members and society in order to promote optimal breastfeeding practices. Breastfeeding to be positioned as an important intervention for child survival and development.
- 30. • b) Reinforcelactation support services at public health facilities through trained healthcare providers and through skilled community health workers. c) To incentivize and recognize those health facilities that show high rates of breastfeeding along with processes in place for lactation management.
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