Breastfeeding is the process of feeding human breast milk to a child, either directly from the breast or by expressing the milk from the breast and bottle-feeding it to the infant. Exclusive breastfeeding means that the infant receives only breast milk. No other liquids or solids are given – not even water. Types of breastmilk: Colostrum - is the milk secreted during first week after delivery. Transitional milk - is the milk secreted during the following two weeks. Mature milk - follows transitional milk. It is thinner and watery but contains all the nutrients essential for optimal growth of the baby. Preterm milk - is the breast milk of a mother who delivers prematurely. Foremilk – is the milk secreted at the start of a feed. It is watery, is rich in proteins, sugar, vitamins, minerals and water, and satisfies the baby’s thirst. Hind milk - comes later towards the end of a feed and is richer in fat content and provides more energy, and satisfies the baby’s hunger. It is a presentation on breastfeeding and Weaning Foods 2023.

1. A presentation on
Breastfeeding and
Weaning Foods
By the students of Group: 02, 10th Batch.
IBN SINA Nursing Institute, Kallayanpur, Dhaka.
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2. Group Members
1012 Md. Redwan Jannah
1013 Sharmin Akter
1015 Israth Jahan Eva
1016 Adiba Jahan Tanna
1017 Nishi Khanom
1018 Sadiya Islam
1019 Sinthia Jahan Sathi
1020 Sadia Islam Mou
1021 Aklima Pervin Afroza
1022 Kakoli Akter 2

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Before we start ..

4. Breastfeeding
 Breastfeeding is the process of feeding human
breast milk to a child, either directly from the
breast or by expressing the milk from the
breast and bottle-feeding it to the infant.
 Exclusive breastfeeding means that the infant
receives only breast milk. No other liquids or
solids are given – not even water.
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5. Types of breast milk
 Colostrum - is the milk secreted during first week after delivery.
 Transitional milk - is the milk secreted during the following two weeks.
 Mature milk - follows transitional milk. It is thinner and watery but contains all the
nutrients essential for optimal growth of the baby.
 Preterm milk - is the breast milk of a mother who delivers prematurely.
 Foremilk – is the milk secreted at the start of a feed. It is watery, is rich in proteins, sugar,
vitamins, minerals and water, and satisfies the baby’s thirst.
 Hind milk - comes later towards the end of a feed and is richer in fat content and
provides more energy, and satisfies the baby’s hunger.
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6. Advantages of
Breastfeeding
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7. • Feeling discomfort, particularly during the first few days or
weeks.
• There is not a way to measure how much your baby is eating.
• You will need to watch your medication use, caffeine, and
alcohol intake. Some substances that go into your body are passed to
the baby through your milk.
• Newborns eat frequently. Keeping up with a feeding schedule may
be difficult if you need to return to work.
Disadvantages of Breastfeeding
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8. Benefits of
breastfeeding for
the baby
 Breast milk provides ideal nutrition for
babies
 Breast milk contains important antibodies
 Breastfeeding may reduce disease risk
 Breast milk promotes baby’s healthy weight
 Breastfeeding may make children smarter
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9. Positions for breastfeeding
• Supporting whole of baby’s body.
• Ensure baby’s head, neck and back are in same plane.
• Entire baby’s body should face mother.
• Baby’s abdomen touches mother’s abdomen.
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10. What do you think about these two pictures?
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11. Signs of good attachment
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• Baby’s mouth wide open.
• Lower lip turned outwards.
• Baby’s chin touches mother’s
breast.
• Majority of areola inside baby’s
mouth.

12. Causes of Poor Attachment
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• Use of feeding bottles.
• Inexperienced mother.
• Lack of skilled support.
• Inverted nipples.

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• Self-confidence
• Plenty of fluids, milk
• Good sleep & rest.
• Rest before feeds
• Drug – Chlorpromazine
Measures to increase breast milk Methods of expression of breast milk
• Hand expression
• Breast pumps
• Hand pumps
• Mechanical cylindrical pumps
• Electric pumps

14. Signs that a baby is feeding correctly and adequately
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Has at least 3 to 4 loose, seedy bowel movements
each day.
After 3-4 weeks, the baby may have bowel
movements less often.
Sleeps between feedings.
Has at least 6 wet diapers every day.
Is fed 8-12 times every 24 hours
Gains weight appropriately

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Weaning is the process by which babies who were
fully reliant on milk are introduced to solid foods.
It starts with the first mouthful of food and ends
with the last feed of breastmilk or formula milk.
Weaning Foods

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 Stage 1 – Introduction of solid foods – from around six
months.
 Stage 2 – More textures and tastes – from around seven
months.
 Stage 3 – Wider variety and family food – from 9-12 months.
Stages of weaning

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Soft, cooked vegetables: Broccoli, carrot,
potato, sweet potato, butternut squash,
pumpkin.
Soft fruit: Banana, mango, blueberries,
raspberries, avocado, cooked pear or apple
Cereals: Oatmeal, rice.
Appropriate first foods

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 Babies naturally prefer sweeter tastes. Therefore, try to offer
vegetables prior to fruit to limit the chances that the baby will reject
vegetables.
 Try to avoid giving the same foods repeatedly.
 Do not force your baby to eat more than they want to.
 Make mealtimes relaxed and allow your baby to make a mess.
 Try to include your baby in family meals. Babies are more likely to
eat foods that they see others around them eating.
Tips for Successful Weaning

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