Methods of Infant Feeding
The breastfeeding can be started as soon as possible after the birth of the baby (ideally within the first 1 hour).
There are various methods of holding the infant while feeding.
Some of these include:
The common point to be followed in all these methods is that the infant’s head and body should be in a straight line, the infant should be close to the mother’s body and should be properly supported.1
Signs That Indicate Proper Feeding
- The infant has a large mouthful of breast
- The infant’s chin is touching the breast
- The infant’s cheek stay puffed during feeding
- The infant takes long sucks and swallows with a short pause in between
- The infant comes off the breast on his or her own after feeding
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Written by: healthplus24 team
Date last updated: April 20, 2012