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How do midwives help breastfeeding?
Midwives, health visitors and trained local volunteers (peer supporters) are there to help you get breastfeeding off to a good start. They can give you lots of information and support when you need it. You can contact your midwife or health visitor between your usual appointments if you need to speak to someone.
What is the guidance on breastfeeding?
WHO and UNICEF recommend that children initiate breastfeeding within the first hour of birth and be exclusively breastfed for the first 6 months of life – meaning no other foods or liquids are provided, including water. Infants should be breastfed on demand – that is as often as the child wants, day and night.
What advice would you give a new mother considering breast feeding?
Breastfeeding Tips For New Mothers
- 1) Anticipate Your Baby’s Desires.
- 2) Let Your Baby Determine How Often And How Long To Nurse.
- 3) Get Comfortable While Nursing.
- 4) Relax.
- 5) Help Your Baby Find The Right Position.
- 6) Don’t Be Alarmed, Leaking Is Natural.
- 7) Take Care Of Your Skin.
- 8) Don’t Worry, You’ll Have Enough Milk.
Why should midwives promote breastfeeding?
Midwives are in a perfect position to not only avidly encourage mothers to breastfeed for the sake of their babies’ health, but also for the sake of the mothers own health too. When making infant feeding decisions, women need to be well-informed and midwives are responsible for providing this education and advice.
Who can help with breastfeeding?
11 Resources for Breastfeeding Help
- Family and Friends.
- Your Doctor.
- Your Baby’s Doctor.
- The Hospital or Birthing Center Where Your Baby Was Born.
- Lactation Professionals.
- Doulas and Baby Nurses.
- Lactation Centers.
- The WIC Program.
What are the benefits of breastfeeding?
Benefits for life, breastfeeding may result in:
- Lower risk of breast cancer.
- Lower risk of ovarian cancer.
- Lower risk of rheumatoid arthritis and lupus.
- Less endometriosis.
- Less osteoporosis with age.
- Less diabetes.
- Less hypertension decreases blood pressure.
- Less cardiovascular disease.
What should nurse midwife do after giving birth?
The infant should be left with the mother continuously after birth. When mothers give first breastfeed, nurse/midwife should show them the appropriate gestures for feeding, such as how to support baby’s head, shoulders and neck (MDPH, 2008).
When to talk to a midwife about breastfeeding?
Whether you need guidance as you start breastfeeding or have questions about choosing a pediatric care provider for your baby, talk to your midwife about the type of support they can provide during the start of your baby’s life.
Why do women need help with breastfeeding their baby?
Fromthefirstfeed,womenshouldbeoffered skilled breastfeeding support (from a healthcare professional, another mother, or peer support) to enable comfortable positioning of the mother and baby, ensuring that the baby attaches correctly to the breast, establishing effective feeding and preventing concerns such as pain or sore nipples.
Where can I get support for breastfeeding after birth?
Peer support: If you are having trouble breastfeeding, have questions, or just want to talk with other mothers, your midwife may recommend visiting a peer-support group. La Leche League International is a worldwide group dedicated to breastfeeding education and support.