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BreastfeedingBBreastfeedingBreastfeedingEnglishDevelopmentalNewborn (0-28 days)NANAHealthy living and preventionAdult (19+) CaregiversNA2019-07-30T04:00:00Z7.7000000000000068.70000000000002019.00000000000Flat ContentHealth A-Z<p>Learn about the many benefits that are associated with breastfeeding and breast milk. Tips for helping your baby latch on successfully are provided.</p><p>Breast milk is the perfect food for most babies. The Canadian Pediatric Society and the World Health Organization strongly support breastfeeding exclusively for the first six months of life. Breastfeeding can then be continued until your baby is two years of age or older, with the addition of complementary solid foods starting at six months of age.</p><h2>Key points</h2><ul><li>Newborn babies should be encouraged to breastfeed within the first hour of birth.</li><li>It is normal for babies to breastfeed every one to three hours, for an average of eight to 12 times in 24 hours.</li><li>There are various positions to hold your baby in while breastfeeding including cross-cradle, football, cradle and side-lying.</li><li>After the first week of life, your baby is getting enough milk if they pass a minimum of three substantial, yellowish bowel movements and soak six or more diapers per day.</li><li>Your baby should be back to birth weight by two weeks of age.</li></ul><h2>Resources</h2><p>Below are videos on position and latch and breastfeeding intake assessment. For further information and access to additional educational videos on breastfeeding intake assessment and expressing breast milk, visit <a href="http://www.sickkids.ca/breastfeeding-program/index.html">www.sickkids.ca/breastfeeding-program/index.html</a>.</p><p>To find breastfeeding support close to home, visit <a href="http://www.ontariobreastfeeds.ca/">www.ontariobreastfeeds.ca</a>.<br></p><p> <strong>Breastfeeding position and latch</strong></p> <div class="asset-video"> <iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/xWPbykBKEMA" frameborder="0"></iframe> </div><p> <strong>Breastfeeding intake assessment - Part 1, How to know if a baby is drinking enough milk</strong></p><div class="asset-video"> <iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0gUNMKOIonU" frameborder="0"></iframe> </div>
الرضاعة الطبيعيةاالرضاعة الطبيعيةBreastfeedingArabicNeonatologyNewborn (0-28 days)BodyNAHealthy living and preventionAdult (19+)NA2009-10-18T04:00:00Z11.000000000000058.00000000000002925.00000000000Flat ContentHealth A-Z<p>ارضاع و تغذيته المولود الجديد: ان حليب الام هو الغذاء المثالي للاطفال الرضّع. تعلّم عن العديد من الفوائد التي ترتبط مع الرضاعة الطبيعية وحليب الام.</p>
母乳喂养母乳喂养BreastfeedingChineseSimplifiedDevelopmentalNewborn (0-28 days)NANAHealthy living and preventionAdult (19+) CaregiversNA2019-07-30T04:00:00ZFlat ContentHealth A-Z<p>了解母乳喂养及乳汁的诸多好处。提供有助于宝宝成功含乳的实用小贴士。</p><p>母乳是大多数婴儿的理想食物。加拿大儿科学会(Canadian Pediatric Society)和世界卫生组织强烈支持出生后前六个月完全母乳喂养。母乳喂养可持续到宝宝两岁或更大,从六个月大起,可以添加固体类辅食。</p><h2>要点</h2><ul><li>新生儿应鼓励在出生后的第一个小时内进行母乳喂养。</li><li>婴儿正常每1到3小时哺乳一次,24小时平均哺乳8到12次。</li><li>抱着宝宝哺乳的姿势有多种,包括交叉摇篮抱姿、足球(侧躺)抱法、摇篮抱姿和侧卧抱法。</li><li>在出生后的第一周,如果宝宝至少排出量适中的黄色大便三次,并且每天尿湿六片以上尿不湿,宝宝会进食足量的乳汁。</li><li>宝宝会在出生后两周前恢复到出生时的体重。</li></ul>
母乳餵哺母乳餵哺BreastfeedingChineseTraditionalDevelopmentalNewborn (0-28 days)NANAHealthy living and preventionAdult (19+)NA2019-07-30T04:00:00Z3291.00000000000Flat ContentHealth A-Z<p>了解與母乳餵哺和母乳相關的許多好處。下文提供有助嬰兒成功含乳的要訣。</p><p>母乳是大部分嬰兒的最佳食物。加拿大兒科學會和世界衛生組織強烈支持在嬰兒出生後首六個月進行純母乳餵哺。然後可以繼續母乳餵哺直至嬰兒兩歲或以上,並從六個月大開始加入補充的固體食物。</p><h2>關鍵重點</h2><ul><li>應鼓勵新生兒在出生後的首個小時內進行母乳餵哺。</li><li>一般來說,嬰兒需要每隔一至三小時餵哺一次,24 小時內平均餵哺 8 至 12 次。</li><li>母乳餵哺時能以多種姿勢抱住嬰兒,其中包括:交叉搖籃式、橄欖球式、搖籃式,以及側躺式。</li><li>在嬰兒出生一星期後,如果嬰兒每天排出至少 3 次大量的淡黃色大便,並且每天泡濕 6 片尿布或以上,則表示嬰兒獲得足夠的母乳。</li><li>嬰兒應該會在兩週大時恢復到出生時的體重。</li></ul>
AllaitementAAllaitementBreastfeedingFrenchNeonatologyNewborn (0-28 days)BodyNAHealthy living and preventionAdult (19+)NA2009-10-18T04:00:00Z11.000000000000058.00000000000002925.00000000000Flat ContentHealth A-Z<p>Apprenez-en davantage sur les nombreux avantages qui sont associés à l'allaitement et au lait maternel. Vous y trouvez des conseils pour aider votre bébé à s'allaiter avec succès.</p><p>Le lait maternel est la nourriture parfaite pour un bébé. L'allaitement est recommandé pendant les six premiers mois de la vie et plus (en plus des aliments solides complémentaires à partir de l’âge de six mois). Le lait maternel assure non seulement le bon équilibre nutritionnel de votre bébé, il contient également des facteurs de croissance, des anticorps et d'autres mécanismes pour protéger votre bébé contre les infections et les autres maladies tout au long de sa vie.</p><h2>À retenir</h2> <ul><li>Les nouveau-nés devraient être encouragés à prendre le sein dans la demi-heure qui suit la naissance.</li> <li>Il existe différentes positions pour tenir votre bébé lors de l’allaitement, dont la Madone inversée, la position football (rugby), la position Madone et la position couchée.</li> <li>Votre bébé boit suffisamment de lait au cours des deux premières semaines s’il passe un minimum de deux selles substantielles et jaunâtres, et mouille au moins six couches par jours.</li> <li>Certaines femmes ne devraient pas allaiter comme les femmes atteintes du VIH/sida, celles qui subissent un traitement contre le cancer et celles qui doivent prendre certains médicaments.</li></ul>
Lactancia maternaLLactancia maternaBreastfeedingSpanishNAChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)NANANAAdult (19+)NA2008-10-18T04:00:00Z58.000000000000011.00000000000000Flat ContentHealth A-Z<p>Aprenda sobre los beneficios asociados con alimentar al bebé con leche materna. Lea consejos sobre cuándo y cómo amamantar a su bebé, posiciones y prendido.</p>
தாய்ப்பாலூட்டுதல்தாய்ப்பாலூட்டுதல்BreastfeedingTamilNAChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)NANANAAdult (19+)NA2009-10-18T04:00:00Z58.000000000000011.00000000000000Flat ContentHealth A-Z<p>தாய்ப்பாலூட்டுதல் மற்றும் தாய்ப் பால் ஆகியவற்றுடன் தொடர்பான பல்வேறு பலன்களைப் பற்றியும் தாய்ப்பாலூட்டும் நிலைகள் மற்றும் எவ்வாறு தாய்ப்பால் ஊட்ட வேண்டும் என்</p>
پستان سے دودھ پلاناپپستان سے دودھ پلاناBreastfeedingUrduNAChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)NANANAAdult (19+)NA2009-10-18T04:00:00Z58.000000000000011.00000000000002925.00000000000Flat ContentHealth A-Z​​چھاتی سے دودھ پلانے اور ماں کے دودھ سے وابستہ متعدد فوائد کے بارے میں معلوم کریں ۔ چھاتی سے دودھ پلانے کی پوزیشن اور طریقوں کے بارے میں مفید نکات۔

 

 

 

 

Breastfeeding440.000000000000BreastfeedingBreastfeedingBEnglishDevelopmentalNewborn (0-28 days)NANAHealthy living and preventionAdult (19+) CaregiversNA2019-07-30T04:00:00Z7.7000000000000068.70000000000002019.00000000000Flat ContentHealth A-Z<p>Learn about the many benefits that are associated with breastfeeding and breast milk. Tips for helping your baby latch on successfully are provided.</p><p>Breast milk is the perfect food for most babies. The Canadian Pediatric Society and the World Health Organization strongly support breastfeeding exclusively for the first six months of life. Breastfeeding can then be continued until your baby is two years of age or older, with the addition of complementary solid foods starting at six months of age.</p><h2>Key points</h2><ul><li>Newborn babies should be encouraged to breastfeed within the first hour of birth.</li><li>It is normal for babies to breastfeed every one to three hours, for an average of eight to 12 times in 24 hours.</li><li>There are various positions to hold your baby in while breastfeeding including cross-cradle, football, cradle and side-lying.</li><li>After the first week of life, your baby is getting enough milk if they pass a minimum of three substantial, yellowish bowel movements and soak six or more diapers per day.</li><li>Your baby should be back to birth weight by two weeks of age.</li></ul><h2>Why is breastfeeding and providing breast milk important for your baby?</h2><p>Your breast milk has the right nutritional balance for your baby and it changes to meet the needs of your baby as they grow. Some of the benefits of breast milk for your baby include:</p><ul><li>providing antibodies to protect against infection</li><li>providing growth factors for brain, eye and gut development</li><li>reducing the number of illnesses, such as ear, chest and gastric infections</li><li>reducing allergies</li><li>reducing the risk of obesity and becoming overweight</li><li>reducing the risk of certain childhood cancers</li><li>reducing the risk of <a href="/Article?contentid=460&language=English">sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)</a></li></ul><p>There are also benefits for mothers who breastfeed their babies. Some of these benefits include:</p><ul><li>producing hormones while breastfeeding that help to reduce stress</li><li>building confidence in caring for your baby</li><li>reducing the risk of <a href="/Article?contentid=1721&language=English">type 2 diabetes</a></li><li>reducing the risk of <a href="/Article?contentid=948&language=English">osteoporosis</a></li><li>reducing the risk of breast and ovarian cancer</li><li>feeding your baby in a way that is free, convenient and environmentally friendly</li></ul><h2>When should you start feeding your baby?</h2><p>Start feeding your baby in the first hour after their birth. If your newborn baby is stable, and there are no delivery complications, they should be placed skin-to-skin for up to an hour, until completion of the first feed. Soon after, they may fall into a deep sleep. Typically, after a few hours, they will awaken for their next feed.</p><h2>How often should you feed your baby?</h2><p>Your newborn baby will feed an average of eight to 12 times in 24 hours. It is normal for babies to breastfeed every one to three hours, for an average of eight to 12 times in 24 hours. Feeding your baby often stimulates your breasts to produce more milk and helps your baby to grow.</p><h2>What are feeding cues?</h2><p>By paying attention to your baby’s behaviour, you will notice cues that will tell you when they are hungry.</p><p>Early cues include:</p><ul><li>stirring, rapid eye movements during sleep</li><li>sucking sounds, soft cooing or sighing</li><li>mouth opening</li><li>hand to mouth or sucking/licking movements</li><li>rooting</li></ul><p>Late cues include:</p><ul><li>fussiness</li><li>exhaustion leading to sleep</li><li>crying</li></ul><p>Whenever your baby shows signs of waking or hunger, you should try to latch them to your breast. This is called feeding on demand. Try to put your baby to the breast when they begin to stir from sleep. It is easier to latch a baby who is calm. If the baby is crying, take time to calm your baby. Babies settle well when placed skin-to-skin. Once calm, try to latch your baby again.</p><h2>Which breast to feed on</h2><p>Alternate which breast you start with at each feed. Allow your baby to feed on the first breast for as long as they are sucking and swallowing well. When your baby is no longer swallowing and/or has fallen asleep, stimulate your baby to keep feeding by stroking the baby’s cheek or body, or burping the baby. Then offer the second breast if the baby rouses. Allowing your baby to feed on both breasts will help to establish your milk supply. Once breastfeeding is established, your baby may not always take both breasts at each feed; and the length of time per feed may be shorter.</p><h3>What is “milk let-down”?</h3><p>You may notice that your breasts tingle or leak milk when you think about your baby or hear them cry. This is called the milk ejection reflex, or let-down. It is important to remember that not all mothers feel these sensations.</p><h2>How long can it take to feel confident with breastfeeding?</h2><p>Both you and your baby are learning this new skill together. It can take four to eight weeks for you to establish breastfeeding. Seek support from a lactation consultant early on if you have difficulties latching or have any questions or concerns.</p><h2>Breastfeeding positions</h2><p>Here are a few useful positions you might want to try when breastfeeding: the cross-cradle position, the football position, the cradle position and the side-lying position.</p><div class="akh-series"><div class="row"><div class="col-md-12"><h3>Cross-cradle position</h3> <figure><img src="https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/akhassets/Breastfeeding_positions_cross_cradle_MED_ILL_EN.jpg" alt="Mother holding her left breast with her left hand while holding baby across her body with her right arm" /></figure> <p>In this position, your baby lies completely on their side, facing you, tummy to tummy. If you are feeding on the left breast, use your right hand to support the baby’s neck and shoulders. This position works well when first learning to breastfeed, or if your baby is small.<br></p></div></div><div class="row"><div class="col-md-12"><h3>Football position</h3> <figure><img src="https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/akhassets/Breastfeeding_positions_football_MED_ILL_EN.jpg" alt="Mother holding baby under her arm, up to the breast on the same side, and holding her breast with the opposite hand" /></figure> <p>In this position, your baby lies on their back or side and is supported by the hand on the same side as your breast. The breast is held by the opposite hand. The football position works well when you are learning to breastfeed, or if your baby is small. This is also a good position if you have large breasts or if you have had a caesarean birth and cannot place the baby on your abdomen. The football hold is also the easiest way to breastfeed twins at the same time.</p></div></div><div class="row"><div class="col-md-12"><h3>Cradle position</h3> <figure><img src="https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/akhassets/Breastfeeding_positions_cradle_MED_ILL_EN.jpg" alt="Mother cradling baby in the arm on the same side the baby is feeding at, while holding her breast with the opposite hand" /></figure> <p>In the cradle position, your baby’s head is cradled in your arm on the same side as your breast. Your baby should be turned facing you, tummy to tummy, so that they do not have to turn their head to reach your breast.</p></div></div><div class="row"><div class="col-md-12"><h3>Side-lying position</h3> <figure><img src="https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/akhassets/Breastfeeding_positions_lying_down_MED_ILL_EN.jpg" alt="Mother lying on her side facing baby to breastfeed, with one arm up and under her head and the other on the baby’s side" /></figure> <p>In the side-lying position, you and your baby are lying on your sides facing each other. Your baby’s head should be at your breast level. This is a good position if you find it too painful to sit, have large breasts or if you have had a caesarean section.</p></div></div></div><p>There are many different positions. A good position is one that you find comfortable and that allows for a deep latch and easy swallowing.</p><h2>Latching on</h2><p>An effective, comfortable latch is very important for successful breastfeeding. This ensures that the baby gets enough milk and that breastfeeding is not painful.</p><h2>Correct latching</h2><div class="akh-series"><div class="row"><div class="col-md-12"> <figure><img src="https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/akhassets/Latching_on_step1_MED_ILL_EN.jpg" alt="Mother holding breast in one hand and baby’s head in the other, with baby holding mouth open in front of the nipple" /><figcaption class="asset-image-caption">Bring your baby to the breast with the head tilted slightly back.</figcaption></figure> <p>Once you are holding your baby in your preferred position, your baby’s nose should be opposite your nipple. Bring your baby to the breast with their head tilted back, with their chin coming to the breast first.</p></div></div><div class="row"><div class="col-md-12"> <figure><img src="https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/akhassets/Latching_on_step2_MED_ILL_EN.jpg" alt="Close-up of breast and baby, with baby holding mouth open in front of the nipple" /><figcaption class="asset-image-caption">Bring your baby's chin to the breast first, then the lower lip.</figcaption></figure> <p>If your baby is not opening their mouth, lightly stroke your baby's lip with the tip of your nipple. Be patient. Wait for a wide, open mouth (as if your baby is yawning) before bringing them to the breast to latch.</p></div></div><div class="row"><div class="col-md-12"> <figure><img src="https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/akhassets/Latching_on_step3_MED_ILL_EN.jpg" alt="Breastfeeding baby with head supported by mother’s hand" /><figcaption class="asset-image-caption">Make sure your baby’s lower lip covers more of the areola than the upper lip.</figcaption></figure> <p>When your baby opens their mouth wide, bring them quickly towards your breast with your nipple pointing up towards the roof of their mouth. Your baby’s head should be slightly tilted back, with their chin pressing into the breast. When latched, your baby’s mouth should remain wide open with lips flanged out.</p><p>If you feel pain when your baby latches onto your breast, gently press your baby's chin down with your finger to try to open their mouth wider while they are still latched. If this does not relieve the pain, detach the baby by inserting your finger into the corner of their mouth to break the suction, and attempt to re-latch.</p></div></div></div><p>For additional information, please refer to our Position and Latch video on the SickKids website: <a href="http://www.sickkids.ca/breastfeeding-program/videos/index.html">http://www.sickkids.ca/breastfeeding-program/videos/index.html</a>.</p><h2>How to know your baby is getting enough milk</h2><p>Many breastfeeding parents wonder if their baby is getting enough milk, especially in the first few weeks. Your newborn baby is expected to lose some of their birth weight, but they should be back to their birth weight by two weeks of life.</p><p>You will know that your baby is getting enough milk if:</p><ul><li>they feed at least eight times in 24 hours</li><li>if you see and hear swallows</li><li>if, by day five, they pass a minimum of three substantial, yellowish bowel movements and soak six or more diapers in a 24 hour period</li></ul><p>The frequency of feeding and bowel movements may change as your baby grows.</p><p>It is normal for many babies to wake up and show hunger cues very shortly after they have finished breastfeeding. This is often the time when well-meaning relatives suggest a soother or bottle, voicing their concern that you may not have enough milk. When this happens, offer the breast again so they can finish their feed. This infant behaviour is similar to the way that an adult would eat dinner, have a rest, and then be ready to eat dessert.</p><p>If you are concerned about your baby’s feeding patterns or your milk supply, please seek help from a lactation consultant.</p><h2>Growth spurts</h2><p>You may experience days when your baby wants to eat more often. This typically happens when they are around 3 weeks, 6 weeks, and 10 to 12 weeks old. This change in feeding pattern is related to a growth spurt. This is your baby’s way of telling your body to produce more milk for their growing needs. Your baby will feed frequently for about 48 hours, until your body responds with more milk volume, and then your feeding routine generally returns to normal.</p><p>Remember that this is normal feeding behaviour, and there is no need to supplement during this time; your breast milk is enough. If this process is interrupted by supplementing with formula, your milk supply may not increase as needed for your growing baby.</p><h2>Additional vitamins for baby</h2><p>Breast milk provides all the vitamins and minerals your baby needs, except for vitamin D. All breastfed babies need an additional supplement of vitamin D. Depending on where you live, your doctor will likely recommend that you give your baby 400 IU or more of vitamin D per day for the first year.</p><h2>Supplementing with formula</h2><p>The first few weeks after birth are the most important for establishing your milk supply. Try not to offer your baby any supplemental bottles during this time. If your baby is not gaining weight properly, ask your doctor or lactation consultant for additional help. If you wish to offer a bottle after breastfeeding is well-established, ensure that you pump so that your baby still receives your milk and you are protecting your milk supply. See the article on <a href="/Article?contentid=1845&language=English">Expressing breast milk for your hospitalized baby</a> for more information.</p><h2>Taking medications while breastfeeding</h2><p>Most medications are safe to take while breastfeeding and are transferred to a baby through breast milk in very small quantities. If you need to take a medication while breastfeeding, check with your doctor, lactation consultant or pharmacist to make sure it is safe. You can also find more information at <a href="https://mothertobaby.org/">MotherToBaby</a>.</p><p>If you are unable to breastfeed at any time, be sure to pump your breasts as often as your baby feeds to maintain your milk supply.</p><h2>Are you breastfeeding and returning to work?</h2><p>If you are returning to work, you can feed your baby on one breast and pump the other breast to deep-freeze your breast milk in the early weeks. This ensures that the alternate caregiver has a continual supply of breast milk to bottle feed your baby when you return to work.</p><h2>Resources</h2><p>Below are videos on position and latch and breastfeeding intake assessment. For further information and access to additional educational videos on breastfeeding intake assessment and expressing breast milk, visit <a href="http://www.sickkids.ca/breastfeeding-program/index.html">www.sickkids.ca/breastfeeding-program/index.html</a>.</p><p>To find breastfeeding support close to home, visit <a href="http://www.ontariobreastfeeds.ca/">www.ontariobreastfeeds.ca</a>.<br></p><p> <strong>Breastfeeding position and latch</strong></p> <div class="asset-video"> <iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/xWPbykBKEMA" frameborder="0"></iframe> </div><p> <strong>Breastfeeding intake assessment - Part 1, How to know if a baby is drinking enough milk</strong></p><div class="asset-video"> <iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0gUNMKOIonU" frameborder="0"></iframe> </div>https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/AKHAssets/Breastfeeding.jpgBreastfeedingFalse

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