Breastmilk is a source of nutrition for babies, which can promote body growth and improve immunity, and many new mothers are always in a mess when it comes to feeding their little ones, so how do you breastfeed your baby? Preparation before breastfeeding 1, the preparation of the breast Before breastfeeding, wash your hands, use a towel dipped in water to wipe the nipple and areola, and then start breastfeeding. However, it is now recommended to breastfeed directly without cleaning the nipple before breastfeeding, so that bacteria and viruses can be inhaled into the intestinal tract and the baby’s immune system can be strengthened. This is based on the parents’ habits and specific circumstances to determine it. 2, the preparation of the baby Waiting to breastfeed the baby should be awake, hungry, if you need to change the diaper first change into a clean diaper. Let the baby use the nose or mouth to push the breast, breastfeeding the baby’s odor, body contact can stimulate the ejaculation reflex of the breastfeeding mother. The best choice is to choose sweat-absorbent, loose-fitting clothes, so as to facilitate breastfeeding. Towel and basin should be used exclusively for wiping the breasts. Prepare a short chair for new mothers to use when breastfeeding. Mother and baby products should be used absolutely separately to avoid cross-infection. In addition, to prepare a breast pump, in case of too much breast milk, after the baby is full, suck out the remaining milk, which is more conducive to milk secretion, and is not easy to suffer from mastitis; if the milk secretion is more, the ejaculation of milk is more urgent, the baby is not swallowed in time easy to choke on the milk, you can use the breast pump first sucked out a part of the milk and then continue to breastfeeding. The part that is sucked out can then be fed with a small spoon or put in the refrigerator to freeze and drink when needed. How to breastfeed When the baby sucks and holds the nipple in the mouth, the upper and lower jaws should not be in direct contact with the nipple, but the areola. The baby’s lips will part up and down, with the gums positioned close to the edge of the areola. The tongue wraps around the nipple to form an inflow groove, and then empties the milk that has accumulated in the milk ducts through a wave-like squeezing action. The four main points of breastfeeding position 1, keep the baby’s head and body in a straight line; 2, the baby’s head and neck are supported; 3, the baby’s body is facing toward the mother, and the face is facing the breast; 4, the mother stays in a comfortable position, keeping the baby’s body close to her. Six common breastfeeding positions 1, cradle: suitable for normal delivery of full-term baby. Operation method: feed the child with the left breast, support the baby’s neck with the left arm, then support the breast with the right hand, the baby’s body close to the mother, face facing the breast. You can also step into the pillow pad under the child, which can reduce the mother’s burden. 2, cross-cradle style: suitable for lighter weight babies. How to do it: Feed the child from the left breast, support the breast with your left hand, then support his neck with the palm of your right hand, don’t support the back of the child’s head with the palm of your hand, so he may push the breast away. You can also put a breastfeeding pillow under the child, which can reduce the mother’s burden. 3, soccer-style hold: suitable for women who have had a cesarean section, lighter weight babies, twins and so on. Method of operation: feed the child with the left breast, support the breast with the right hand, then support his neck with the palm of the left hand, do not drag the back of the child’s head with the palm of your hand, so he may push away the breast. You can also put a breastfeeding pillow underneath the child, which will reduce the burden on the mother. 4. Side-lying type: suitable for mothers who are weak after delivery and uncomfortable sitting, but be careful not to fall asleep during breastfeeding. Method of operation: feed the child with the right breast, breastfeeding mother to go to the right lateral position, right arm up, head pad a pillow, left hand to support the breast, the baby’s body close to the mother, the face is facing the breast. 5, leisurely style: suitable for vertical head more stable, larger baby. Method of operation: breastfeeding mother to take half-recumbent position, head cushion a pillow, directly let the baby lying down on the breastfeeding mother, face is facing the breast. 6, upright hold type: this way needs the baby to sit straight, so it is more suitable for a little older baby. Operation method: let the baby sit up straight, sitting across the mother’s lap, with the same side of the arm to support the baby, the other hand resting on the breast, line into an effective breastfeeding position. Frequency of breastfeeding per day Babies within 3 months should be breastfed on demand. 4~6 months old babies should be fed at regular intervals, once every 3~4 hours, about 6 times a day, which can gradually reduce the number of night feeds and help babies to develop the ability to sleep continuously at night. There will be individual differences between babies. Baby feeding is the most important challenge faced by new parents. Each baby is unique and may need special treatment from you. So, when faced with your baby’s differences, be patient and find what works best for you and your baby.