Newborn baby nutrition

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Having a healthy baby and gaining weight is the wish of many mothers. One of the most important factors for the baby to always develop well is infant nutrition. Taking care of the first few days of a baby's birth can be overwhelming, especially for first-time moms. But mom needn't worry. Below are the instructions for BSCK II Tran Lien Anh, head of neonatology department of Vinmec Times City International Hospital.

1. Know if your baby is getting enough breast milk

Before breastfeeding, the mother's breasts are firm, after feeding, the mother's breasts are soft. Babies gain weight on average 30g/day (the first 3 months with full-term babies). Baby looks healthy and alert.

2. How to hold your baby while breastfeeding

Support the baby's head and body in a straight line over the arms. The baby's belly is close to the mother's belly. Baby's face is facing the breast, lips are opposite the nipple. Mother sat on a low chair, about 40cm off the ground, without armrests.

3. Your baby's posture when suckling is correct

The baby's mouth is wide open, the chin "touches the mother's breast, the lower lip is brought out, the baby's cheeks are puffed out, taking in the mother's areola. Baby sucks slowly, deeply, when sucking, does not make a sound.

4. Help your baby burp after eating

One hand supports the nape and neck, the other supports the buttocks. Hold your baby in an upright position, legs straight, and raise him over your shoulders. After the baby's body is on the mother's chest, one hand of the mother supports the baby's bottom, the other hand pats or rubs the baby's back. After patting, hear the baby burp.

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