The guiding principles for complementary feeding of the breastfed child 2003 was written by kathryn dewey. Improving exclusive breastfeeding practices unicef. Objectives after completing this article, readers should be able to. Determinants of exclusive breastfeeding among mothers of infants. Pdf factors that influence exclusive breastfeeding. The basic techniques of breastfeeding most of the breastfeeding problems are caused by poor attachment of the baby to the breast. Pdf on nov 1, 2009, marin gillis and others published principles of.
Preparing for pregnancy, birth, and parenting the first question expectant mothers are asked about parenting is whether or not theyre breastfeeding, so we need to learn about it to know how to make the best decision for our baby and ourselves. This, to a large extent, has been inspired by mounting scientific evidence on the importance of exclusive breastfeeding in reducing infant morbidity and mortality. The ingredients, production process, quality control, and principles for the production of rutf were discussed exhaustively. In 2012, approximately 80% of all women initiated breastfeeding. The marketing practices of the breastmilk substitutes industry have been known for decades, but little is known about the influence of the baby food industry, more generally, on public health policy, research. Colostrum, the first milk should be given to the baby, not thrown away.
The essential principles latha chandran, mbbs, mph, polina gelfer, md author disclosure drs chandran and gelfer did not disclose any. Several studies suggest that breastfeeding helps to. If a child survives the first month of life exclusive breastfeeding goes a long way towards cancelling out the health difference between being born into poverty or being born into. Breastfeeding protects your baby from the risks of an unclean water. Pdf introduction of successful breastfeeding principles to the. The baby should be breastfeed whenever she wants, day and night on demand, which stimulates the breasts to produce an adequate supply of breast milk. Guiding principle 2 the facility must provide familycentered care, supported by the environment.
You begin to give liquids when your baby shows an interest in the cup, usually after six months. Phase 1 is the time of exclusive breastfeeding and thus usually lasts six to eight months. Breastfeeding, initiated within the first hour of birth, provided exclusively for six months, and. Nov 08, 20 general principles of breastfeeding correct positioning for breastfeeding and compulsory burping is the recipe for successful breastfeeding. The mother, herself in a semirecumbent position, should support the babys buttocks on the palm of a hand and the hand on her elbow. Introduction breastfeeding is the unequalled way of providing ideal food for the healthy growth and development of infants, and has a unique biological and emotional influence on the health of both mother and child.
The exclusive breastfeeding rate and early initiation to breastfeeding are still very low, because there are many factors that influence exclusive breastfeeding such as, lack of knowledge. The guidelines include assessment of mothers and newborns to detect problems or complications. Early interruption of exclusive breastfeeding bioline international. Breast milk is always ready and good for the environment. Ten steps to successful breastfeeding unicefwho baby. Breastfeeding and the 8 principles of attachment parenting. Exclusive breastfeeding practices consists of this manual and a webbased. Clinical guidelines for the establishment of exclusive. Duration of exclusive breastfeeding and age of introduction of complementary. Web site addresses of nonfederal organizations are provided solely as a service to readers. The cdc guide to strategies to support breastfeeding mothers and babies.
Manual on the management of nutrition in major emergencies. The cdc guide to strategies to support breastfeeding mothers. Knowledge, attitudes and practices on exclusive breastfeeding. The babyfriendly hospital initiative for neonatal wards or neobfhi three guiding principles guiding principle 1 staff attitudes toward the mother must focus on the individual mother and her situation. Introduction of successful breastfeeding principles to the system of medical care delivery. Breast milk changes constantly to meet babies needs. Psap 2016 book 3 womens and mens health 7 drug principles in lactation introduction breastfeeding provides the perfect nutrition to newborns and infants.
Exclusive breastfeeding during the first months after birth is associated with lower asthma rates during childhood. Jul 29, 2010 the basic principles to breastfeeding a baby by elaine ross on july 29, 2010 0 through the 9 months of your pregnancy, mother nature makes sure that ones body is definitely prepared to breast feed your infant. Who guiding principles for feeding nonbreastfed children 6. Firstly, the mother and the baby should be comfortable and relaxed at the nursing time. Evidence of effective approaches to social and behavior.
General principles of breastfeeding and successful. Guiding principles for complementary feeding of the. Common problems that often lead to early introduction of human milk substitutes and untimely weaning are addressed. The basic principles to breastfeeding a baby pregnancy. Improving exclusive breastfeeding practices by using communication for development in infant and young child feeding programmes 1 unicef c4d orientation webinar series 201112 if a child survives the first month of life exclusive breastfeeding goes a long way towards. The guidelines address timing, number and place of postnatal contacts, and content of postnatal care for all mothers and babies during the six weeks after birth. Corporate political activity of the baby food industry. To address the nutritional needs of children who are not breastfed after 6 months of age, who has led a process to develop guiding principles for feeding nonbreastfed children 624 months of age. Pdf importance of exclusive breastfeeding and complementary. In summary, who recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six. Babies should begin breastfeeding as soon as possible after birth preferably within the first hour and continue for at least the first 6 months of life. Breastfeeding breastfeeding is a natural safety net against the worst effects of poverty exclusive breastfeeding goes a long way toward cancelling out the health difference between being born into poverty and being born into affluence it is almost as if breastfeeding takes the. They include children born to hivpositive mothers who choose not to breastfeed and children whose mothers have died. The milk changes in volume and composition according to the time of day, nursing frequency, and age of baby to promote healthy growth.
Ecological study of effect of breast feeding on infant mortality in latin america. Chessa lutter was the responsible technical officer and provided comments and technical oversight. Exclusive breastfeeding was defined as feeding an infant on breast. Other important outcomes included growth, cognitive development and breastfeeding status. Supporting breastfeeding during the hospital stay is ideal for a number of reasons. Breastfeeding goes beyond the principle of feeding with love and respect to the principles of. Guiding principles for complementary feeding of the breastfed. The early practices supporting breastfeeding are well practiced with rate of exclusive breastfeeding reaching 63. Circumstances and conditions are identified that may require referral to a skilled lactation professional, an interna. Guiding principles for feeding infants and young children during. Improving exclusive breastfeeding practices by using communication for development breastfeeding is a natural safety net against the worst effects of poverty. Bfhi section 2 final 14may09 world health organization. General principles of breastfeeding and successful breastfeeding.
Knowledge, attitudes and practices on exclusive breastfeeding in adamawa, nigeria. The surgeon generals call to action to support breastfeeding. Phase 2 of ecological breastfeeding phase 2 of ebf begins when your baby starts taking solids or liquids other than breast milk. The efforts of jane heinig, phd, ibclc, rlc, deborah galuska, phd, diana toomer, barbara latham, rd, ld, carol macgowan, mph, rd, ld, robin hamre, mph, rd, and members of the cdc obesity team helped make this document possible. Studies of the protective effects of breastfeeding against respiratory tract infections offer con. Be able to discuss how to integrate c4d principles into major elements of a. Chessa lutter was the responsible technical officer. Who recommendations on postnatal care of the mother and newborn. Evidence of effective approaches to social and behavior change communication. Provision of an address does not constitute an endorsement of this organization by cdc or the federal. Exclusive breastfeeding may reduce the risk of anemia by delaying the return of the menstrual cycle for 20 to 30 weeks. Having realtime access to clinical staff in the hospital is an.
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