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Thursday, April 12, 2012

Proper Breast feeding positioning with video description , Signs of good baby attachment .


Positioning of breast feeding 

1- The infant should be elevated to the height of the breast 

2- The infant's body should face the mother , with all the body supported not only the neck 

3- The infant's neck should be straight . 

Attachment to the breast 

1- First , the mother touches her infant's lips by her nipple.

2- Then the mother waits until her infant's mouth is widely opened .

3- Finally , the mother moves fer baby quickly close to her breast .

What are the signs of good attachment ? 

1- Areola is visible above than below .

2- Chin of the baby is so close to the mother's breast .

3- Baby's mouth is widely opened .

4- Lower lip is turned outward . 

The above picture explains the signs of good attachment .

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