stage 1:breastfeeding: start breastfeeding your baby within an hour of delivery,if possible.your initial milk contains a yellowish thick fluid ( COLOSTRUM) which protects your baby against diseases and infection. 2: feed your baby every time he/she shows sign of hunger every 1 1/2 - 2 hours during the day , and every 3 hours at night, 3: you can make out that your baby is hungry when he/she sucks on lips,fingers,fist,cheek,or cries more than usual 4:method of feeding:cradle hold,cross-cradle hold,football hold,lying down 4: babies generally tend to swallow some air when they are being fed, which may cause discomfort in them .trapped air in the stomach can cause the baby to feel full too soon before taking an adequate amount of milk.
Posted on: Thu, 27 Jun 2013 10:17:16 +0000
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