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How long should I feed my baby and how often?
The baby should be breastfed until full. We should not limit their feeding time.
Colostrum: the first milk that the mother produces
It is the first “milk” that is produced, sometimes even before birth. It is a light yellow viscous liquid, rich in proteins and antibodies, which will provide the baby with nourishment and protection against diseases.
Positions for feeding babies
It is important to always maintain the correct position of the baby on the mother's chest, to avoid hurting the nipples.
Correct technique for successful breastfeeding
The key to avoiding the problems of sore and cracked nipples is the correct posture of the baby when breastfeeding.
Importance of the first hour of life in breastfeeding
Immediately after the baby is born, it is very important to place him on the mother's chest, skin to skin. It is ideal to do it in the first hour of life. This position is called “biological position.”
Benefits of breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is not just giving food to our baby. It is also a moment of immense love, in which we are building and establishing our emotional and physical bond with him.
What to do if the baby falls asleep while breastfeeding?
Most newborns fall asleep while feeding and this is associated with the warmth, smell and security that the mother provides.
How to wash and sterilize bottles to store breast milk?
Below we give you some very important recommendations to guarantee the cleaning and sterilization of the bottles where you store breast milk:
6 key recommendations when returning to work after maternity leave
This is a very important moment for the mother, full of mixed emotions and where planning plays an essential role.
How and when to start the milk bank?
If the mother is on maternity leave and is breastfeeding the baby, it is recommended that she start preparing her milk bank 3 months before returning to work.
To carry out the extraction, mechanical (lever) or electric extractors can be used, or manual extraction can be performed. Bugle or bulb suction pumps are not recommended, as they can hurt the mother's breast.
What are the nutritional needs of my premature baby?
Some premature babies who are very young or very sick are fed through an intravenous (or IV) line, which is known as " total parenteral nutrition " (TPN). Total parenteral nutrition contains a special mix of nutrients, such as proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and minerals.
