Breastfeeding and Complementary Feeding

BREASTFEEDING AND
COMPLEMENTARY
FEEDING
Presented By:
Rey Anthony Robles
BSN II-C St. Francis Regis Clet
Breastfeeding
It is universally agreed that breast milk
is the preferred method of feeding a new-
born, because it provides numerous health
benefits to both a mother and an infant; it
remains the ideal nutritional source for
infants through the first year of life
(American College of Obstetricians &
Gynecologists [ACOG], 2007). Nurses are
prime people to teach women about the
benefits of breastfeeding and provide
anticipatory guidance for problems that
may occur.
What is colostrum?
Colostrum, the first milk produced
when starting breastfeeding, and is the ideal
nourishment for a newborn. It’s highly
concentrated, full of protein and nutrient-
dense – so a little goes a long way in baby’s
tiny tummy.
New-born Benefits
• Decrease common childhood

illnesses
• Decrease rates of obesity
• Increase bonding between
mother and infant
• Better cognitive function
Maternal Benefits
• Weight loss after pregnancy

• Decrease in unintended pregnancy
• Decrease rates of hypertension and
cardiovascular disease.
• Decrease rate of breast and ovarian
cancer.
• Lower rate of post partum depression.
Breastfeeding
positions
Cradle Position
The cradle hold is the most common
breastfeeding position.
The mum's arm supports the baby at
the breast. The baby’s head is cradled
near her elbow, and her arm supports
the infant along the back and neck.
The mother and baby should be chest
to chest.
Cross- Cradle Position
The cross-cradle position uses the
opposite arm (to the cradle position)
to support the infant, with the back of
the baby's head and neck being held
in the mother's hand. Her other hand
is able to support and shape the
breast if required.
In this position the mum can guide
the baby easily to the breast when
they are ready to latch on.
CLUTCH Position
The baby is positioned at the mother’s side, with
their body and feet tucked under the mum's arm.
The baby’s head is held in the mum's hand. The
mum’s arm may also rest on a pillow with this
hold.
This position may be advantageous for mums
who have undergone a caesarean section, since it
places no or limited weight on the mum’s chest
and abdomen area.
It may also work for low-birth-weight babies or
babies that have trouble latching, since their
head is fully supported.
Side-lying Position
The mum lies on her side and faces the baby.
The baby's mouth is in line with the nipple.
The mum may also use a pillow for back and
neck support.
This position may also be advantageous for
mums who have undergone a caesarean section,
since it places no or limited weight on the mum’s
chest and abdomen area.
Common Breast feeding
Problems and Solutions
Complementary Feeding
Complementary feeding should be initiated
not earlier than the beginning of the fifth
month and not later than the beginning of the
seventh from the age of 4 to 5 months onward,
most children can propel boluses of semisolid
food with their tongues. From the age of 5 to 6
months, they begin to show interest in (or
rejection of) food, with much variation from
one child to another. Parents should initiate
complementary feeding on the basis of the
child’s showing interest in food, as well as
other factors.
Home-made complementary foods
Difference between Home-made and Sample recipes for home-made baby food for
commercial baby food complementary feeding, modified from (2).
Home-made baby food Commercial baby food Alternatively, commercial baby food can be
Wider variety of taste Must conform to strict given.
government restrictions on
content of harmful substances
Lower Cost Convenient, saves time ●Vegetable-potato- mash
Enriched with critical nutrients 90–100 g of vegetables
(ion, iodine, zinc, vitamin D),
ensures adequate intake more 40–60 g of potato
reliably 15–20 g of fruit juice
●Milk-cereal mash
200 g of milk or prepared baby formula
20 g cereal flakes
20 g fruit juice or purée
●Cereal-fruit mash
20 g cereal flakes
90 g water
100 g fruit
SIGNIFICANT
DEVELOPMENTA
L MILESTONES OF
AN INFANT
Presented By:
Rey Anthony Robles
BSN II-C St. Francis Regis Clet
Spotting Developmental
Delay
A developmental delay is when a child does not
reach a milestone by the upper range of normal. Even
though babies develop at their own pace, hence, "every
child should do certain tasks by a certain age." These
tasks fall into five main categories:
• Gross motor skills, such as crawling and walking
• Fine motor skills, such as stacking blocks or coloring
• Language skills, including speech and comprehension
• Thinking skills
• Social interaction
Early Intervention is the
Key
"There are studies that are now reporting that children
who have intervention early do better than children who do
not have an intervention," WebMD. Appropriate
interventions include:
• Physical therapy for gross motor delays
• Occupational therapy for fine motor delays
• Hearing evaluation and speech therapy for language
delays
• Special preschool programs for children with autism
spectrum disorder and other delays
Early intervention not only improves the child's functioning,
but improves the relationship between parent and child and
the parent's understanding of the condition

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• Decrease common childhood

• Weight loss after pregnancy

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