Breastfeeding
Topic: Maternity
Feeding an infant with the mother's milk; WHO recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months, then continued breastfeeding with complementary foods up to 2 years or beyond. The first milk, colostrum, is rich in immune factors. Support starting breastfeeding within the first hour after birth. Teach positioning and latch, feeding on demand and signs of adequate intake such as wet diapers and weight gain.
- Also known as:
- Breast milk feeding
- In Turkish:
- Emzirme
What does Breastfeeding mean?
Breastfeeding is part of the Maternity topic in nursing. Students meet it in class, on clinical placements and while preparing for exams.
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