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▪ Promotes development of facial muscles, jaw, and teeth.

▪ Less likely to be overfed, less obesity.

▪ Has natural laxative effects.

▪ Fulfilling psychological needs.

For the mother:

▪ Oxytocin release aids uterine involution.

▪ Strong mother-infant relationship.

▪ Convenient; always available; no preparation.

▪ Cost effective.

▪ Less incidence of cancer breast.

▪ Natural contraception.

Ways for successful breastfeeding

➢ Immediately after birth, keep the baby in the bed with the mother, or within

easy reach.

➢ Start breastfeeding within 1 hour of birth.

➢ The baby's suck stimulates the milk production. The more the baby feeds, the

more milk the mother will produce.

➢ At each feeding, let the baby feed and release the breast, and then offer the

second breast. At the next feeding, alternate and begin with the second breast.

➢ Give the baby the first milk (colostrum). It is nutritious and has antibodies to

help keep the baby healthy.

➢ At night, let the baby sleep with the mother, within easy reach.

➢ While breastfeeding, the mother should drink plenty of clean, safe water. The

mother should eat more and healthier foods and rest when she can.

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