The document provides guidelines on infant and child feeding from birth through the first two years of life. It recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months if possible, followed by gradually introducing complementary foods while continuing breastfeeding for the first year. Weaning should begin around 6 months of age. The document also discusses appropriate feeding schedules, establishing and maintaining milk supply, treating sore nipples, maternal diet, and addressing issues like malnutrition and obesity.

1. THE FEEDING OF INFANTS AND CHILDREN Sacred Heart Hospital Cebu City, Philippines Crisbert I. Cualteros, M.D.

37. sucking Afferent impulse Mother’s hypothalamus post. pituitary Ant pituitary prolactin Stimulates milk secretion by the cuboidal cells in the acini or alveoli of the breast oxytocin Contraction of the myoepithelial cells surrounding the alveoli deep in the breast MILK LETDOWN OR MILK EJECTION REFLEX: Squeezes milk into larger ducts sucking