Breast milk production increases as a result of breastfeeding the baby with the correct technique and at frequent intervals, rather than the mother's nutrition. In the correct breastfeeding technique,
- The baby's head and body should be on a straight line in the same direction,
- The baby's face should be facing the breast with its nose at the nipple level,
- The mother should hold the baby close to her body,
- The mother should support the breast from below with her index finger, the thumb should be on the breast, >
- When the baby opens its mouth wide, the baby should be quickly brought closer to the breast with its lower lip under the nipple.
- The baby should grasp not only the nipple but also the brown area (aerola) around it with its mouth, and its chin should rest on the breast. >
- While breastfeeding, the baby's eye contact with the mother and the mother's other hand caressing the baby's head and murmuring words of love in a low voice reinforces the baby's sense of trust and love.
Frequently breastfeeding the baby stimulates milk secretion. is the most important factor.
The ideal is to breastfeed both breasts for 15 minutes. It is recommended to consume plenty of fluids and water. Wiping the nipple with soap or baking soda before each feeding causes nipple cracks. In case of nipple cracks Frequent breastfeeding is recommended after medical check-up. If the baby urinates at least five times a day and wets the diaper, reaches birth weight on the 15th day after birth, and receives at least 500 grams of breast milk per month, this indicates that the baby is receiving sufficient breast milk.
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