2. Breast-feeding, process of feeding a newborn
milk directly from the breast. Milk from
human females provides all the nutrients that
a baby needs, as well as substances that
promote growth and help fight infection.
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3. Human milk is nutritionally superior
Breast milk is bacteriolically safe
Breast milk is always fresh at the right temp.
for the baby
It contains immune cellss and antibodies.
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4. Least allergenic
Inexpensive
Convenient
Closer mother-baby ties
Promotes good tooth and jaw development
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5. To ensure adequate supply of breast milk,
specially during the first 6 months after
delivery, nutrient intakes are increased.
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7. Be careful about food intake and food
practices.
Particular foods like strong/spicy flavor such
as garlic, it may change the taste of the milk.
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8. Avoid alcohol, tobacco, and other harmful
substances.
Energy needs for a breastfeeding woman
exclusively range from 2500 to 3300 kcal/day.
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9. If the mother plan to return to work, introduce
the body through bottle feeding at 3-4 weeks
of age.
Aerobic exercise
Rest & relaxation
Proper hygiene
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12. The Mother must drink 8 glasses a day to
prevent dehydration.
If the mother has high allergenic food/ay
family history of allergy she should avoid
eating it, so that it is not introduced to the
baby.
Lactation Amenorrhea
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