If your baby is latching on well, but dozes off easily or tends to just
nibble (mouth may be moving, but there is no movement near ear and
temple), try breast compression to get the milk flow
more quickly. It will keep baby interested in feeding actively for a
longer time. This technique helps a baby get more milk and more
hindmilk at each feeding. Watch Jack Newman's video to learn how to
apply breast compression.
English - Initiation of Breastfeeding by Breast Crawl
UNICEF, WHO and WABA along with the scientific community strongly recommend initiating breastfeeding within an hour of birth.
Every
newborn, when placed on the mother's abdomen, soon after birth, has the
ability to find its mother's breast all on its own and to decide when
to take the first breastfeed. This is called the 'Breast Crawl'.
This
superb video will help initiate this process right from the time the
baby is born. The video is such a joy to watch! It shows the power of
nature fostering breastfeeding and adding to the medicinal, nutritional
and bonding between mother and child in what can only be described as
magical!
Baby Basics - Breastfeeding positions
Cross cradle hold is
useful for babies who have difficulty latching on, as well as premies
and babies with low muscle tone, a weak rooting reflex, or a weak suck.
The extra head support can help them to stay on the breasts.
Football hold offers
the mother a clearer view of her baby and better control of the baby's
head. It is helpful for mothers with large breasts or has had a
cesarean birth.
Upright football hold
is useful if the mother has a very active let-down (milk-ejection)
reflex. Baby may find it easier to cope with the fast milk flow if he
is more upright.
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