The document discusses techniques and issues in breastfeeding, highlighting the importance of maternal comfort, correct positioning, and proper latching. It outlines various breastfeeding positions such as cradle hold, cross cradle hold, side-lying, and football hold. Additionally, it identifies common breastfeeding issues like cracked nipples, breast engorgement, and challenges faced by working mothers.

1. TECHNIQUES &
ISSUES IN
BREASTFEEDING
PRESENTED BY:
MRS. AAKANKSHA BAJPAI
NURSING LECTURER
DEPARTMENT OF PEDIATRICS

2. TECHNIQUES OF
BREASTFEEDING
 Mother should be comfortable.
 Correct positioning of mother and baby is an
important aspect of successful breastfeeding.
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3. CONTD…
 Good latching.
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4. CONTD…
 Should be done on ; self demand’ of the baby.
 Continue breastfeeding till the baby is
satisfied.
 Burping
 Placing the baby after breastfeeding.
 Exclusive breastfeeding
 Complementary feeding
 Hygiene
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5. BREASTFEEDING
POSITIONS
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Cradle hold
Position your
baby so his or
her head rests in
the bend of your
elbow of the
arm on the side
you'll be
breastfeeding,
with the hand on
that side
supporting the
rest of the body.

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Cross Cradle
hold
Hold your baby's
head with the hand
opposite to the
breast you’ll be
nursing from.

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Both you and
your baby
should lie on
your sides,
tummy to
tummy.
Side- lying
position

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Football hold
position
The baby is
positioned at the
mother’s side,
with their body
and feet tucked
under the mum's
arm.

9. ISSUES IN
BREASTFEEDING
 CRACKED NIPPLES
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10. CONTD…
 BREST ENGORGEMENT
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11. CONTD…
 BREAST ABSCESS
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12. CONTD…
 Anxiety and stress
 Following operative delivery
 Milk secretion is inadequate
 Low birth weight baby
 Temporary illness to infant
 Congenital malformations
 Working mother
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