Hi Hermina Friends
Breast milk is mother's milk which is the main source of nutrition for babies who are not yet able to consume solid food. Breastfeeding for babies is recommended until your little one is 2 years old. After turning 6 months old, babies are usually given complementary food for ASI (MPASI). However, breastfeeding is recommended to continue until the age of 2 years.
There are many reasons why giving exclusive breastfeeding to babies for 6 months is very important. Milk, which is produced naturally by the mother's body, has the nutrients needed by your beloved baby. In addition, giving exclusive breastfeeding will also provide a number of benefits for the mother.
Benefits of Breast Milk
Benefits for Babies
Contains nutrients (nutrients) that are suitable for babies
Contains protective substances
Has a beneficial psychological effect
Cause good growth
Reducing dental caries on teeth
Reducing the incidence of malocclusion (abnormal position or arrangement of teeth and jaws)
Benefits of Breast Milk for Mothers
Health aspect
Psychological Aspects
Aspects of Family Planning
Steps to prepare a mother to be mentally ready to breastfeed:
Give encouragement to mothers by ensuring that every mother is able to breastfeed her baby
Convince the mother of the benefits of breastfeeding
Helping mothers overcome their doubts because they have had problems with breastfeeding in the past
Include husbands or other family members who play a role in the family
Correct Breastfeeding Steps
Before breastfeeding, wash the mother's hands first, milk is released a little. Then smeared on the nipples and the surrounding areola
The baby is placed facing the mother's stomach / breast
Mother sits or lies relaxed
The baby is held by one arm
One baby's hand is placed behind the mother's body, and one in front
The baby's stomach is against the mother's body, the baby's head is facing the breast
The baby's ears and arms lie in a straight line
mother looks at baby with affection
The breast is held with the thumb on top and the other finger supporting it below
Babies are stimulated to open their mouths (rooting reflex) in a way
Touching the cheek with the nipple or
Touch the side of the baby's mouth
After the baby opens the mouth, quickly bring the baby's head closer to the mother's breast with the nipple and areola inserted into the baby's mouth
Milk Production Technique
Expressing milk by hand
Releasing breast milk with a breast pump Releasing breast milk with a breast pump can be manual, battery operated, or electric operated. Pump selection is individualized in terms of how effective the pump is in emptying the breast and stimulating milk production. When pumping breast milk, wash your hands thoroughly first.
Next, how to remove the baby's sucking, namely:
The mother's little finger is inserted into the baby's mouth through the corner of the mouth
The baby's chin is pressed down
Burp the baby