Breastfeeding refers to the biological phenomenon that animals feed their young with milk secreted by mammary glands after giving birth. Milk is rich in nutrients and some special disease-resistant antibodies, so it is very beneficial to the growth and development of young. Breastfeeding promotes animals to protect and reproduce their offspring most effectively, which is one of the evolutionary characteristics of higher animals.

Normal full-term newborns can be breastfed by their mothers within half an hour of birth, which can prevent hypoglycemia and promote breast milk secretion. Sucking the nipple can also stimulate the mother to secrete milk, which is a good start for breastfeeding.

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Nursing attention

1. Do not use soap or essence to avoid local skin dryness and chapping. If necessary, clean nipples and areola only with a rag containing clean water.

2, breastfeeding should pay attention to whether the baby will suck most of the areola, if the baby's sucking posture is incorrect or the mother feels nipple pain, it should be sucked again and corrected.

3. At the end of breastfeeding, don't forcibly pull out the nipple, because pulling out the nipple under negative oral pressure will cause local pain or skin lesions. Let the baby open his mouth, and the nipple will naturally come out of his mouth.

4. Every time breastfeeding, the breasts on both sides should be alternately carried out to squeeze out the remaining milk. This can promote the increase of milk secretion, prevent breast duct obstruction and two breasts of different sizes.

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