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Breastmilk
is the best food for babies. It helps them grow and protects
them against infections and allergies. It is also a wonderful
way to form a close bond with your newborn.
Breastfeeding is best for moms, too. It helps you get
back in shape, and it lowers your risk of breast cancer.
To give your baby the nourishment he needs, eat healthy
food and drink plenty of liquids. Mothers can easily make
enough milk for one or more infants. With patience and
a little practice, almost every mother can breastfeed. |
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Everything
You Eat or Drink Goes into Your Baby
If you think something is upsetting your baby’s
stomach, try not to eat it for a while. For example,
the cow’s milk you drink may cause your baby to
have gas. If the problem doesn’t stop, talk to
your health care pro-vider. Be sure to limit coffee,
tea and cola and avoid alcohol. |
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| Breastfeeding
Positions |
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Cradle
Hold
Hold your baby across your stomach, with her head in the
bend of your elbow. You and your baby are tummy to
tummy.
For the cross-cradle hold, hold your baby the same way
but
support her with the arm
opposite the breast she’s
feeding from. |
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The
Football or Clutch Hold
Place your infant on a pillow
at your side. Use one hand to support her head. This hold
is good for small babies, or mothers who have had a C-section. |
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Lying
Down
Lie down next to your baby so that his mouth is near your
nipple. You may want to place
a pillow behind his back for
extra support. |
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