BFI positioning and attachment Flashcards
why should you BF
short and long term positive outcomes of BF:
baby- lessens the likely hood of SIDS, stomach and intestinal infections as well as respiratory infections, dental problems, reduces obesity and diabetes, higher intelligence for child
mum: reduces diabetes, breast and ovarian cancer, reduces postpartum depression
also helps emotional attachment for mum and baby
what is BM that is not in formula
antibody IgA provides protection against mother’s past infections and the bay’s immediate environment
white cells to destroy bacteria
growth factors to help with growth and development of baby’s gut
how can I help you establish BF
at birth immediate, uninterrupted skin to skin contact, educating them on how to be responsively feeding as well as feeding cues (bobbing, rooting, opening their mouth)
avoiding unnecessary supplements like dummies or nipple shields unless needed
keep baby close
why do you think BF rates in the Uk are amongst the lowest in the world
lots of ads for formula feeding,
the stigma around feeding in public and returning to work
formula milk is just as good as breast milk
why is skin to skin contact important at birth and post natally
keeps baby warm,
helps establish BF
regulates breathing and heartbeat
calms mum and baby
how to help with positioning for BF
many different positions whether you are lying/laid back or sitting down just remember CHIN, baby is close, head free, in line (head and body) and nose to nipple
how do babies attach to breast
wide open mouth, nipple towards the back of baby’s mouth, bottom lip away from base of nipple
what are signs of good attachment
round cheeks, no pain for mum, wide open mouth, more of the areola at the top lip than bottom, rapid sucks initially then deep sucks with swallows
why is effective attachment important
to prevent sore nipples, engorgement, mastitis and blocked ducts
to ensure adequate milk transfer
what are signs that baby is well fed
number feeds no less than 8 in 24 hours with at least one night feed
baby comes off of breast on their own, baby is having 1 dirty and 2 wet nappies in the first 24 hours which increases each day until around day 5 where it steadys
mum: no pain or damage to nipples, no tender nipples
how will i know when to put baby on breast
responsive feeding means feeding when baby needs to: looking for feeding cues (bobbing, rooting, wide open mouth, sucking on finger
and offering when breast feels full
or when baby is distressed or if you wish too for closeness, comfort
why is it important to avoid advertising of formula milk in the NHS
parents need unbiased evidence based info
free from commercial bias as that would be misleading
how do i keep up to date on infant feeding
unicef baby friendly,
