This breastfeeding tutorial by Health Spoken Tutorial by IIT Bombay can act as an easy and simple guide for breastfeeding for new mothers. It talks about the dos and don’ts of breastfeeding for the mother and the correct positioning which will be comfortable and the child. This video elaborates on the cross cradle method to breastfeeding, which will be beneficial for the mother and the child. The video also elaborates on the hygiene practices the mother has to maintain before and after breastfeeding. One of the important tips was that the mother should hydrate well at all times because she produces 750-800 ml milk every day and may suffer from dehydration. The video also elaborates on the method by which the mother should hold her breast, the positioning of baby’s chin and nose and the mother’s position while attaching the baby to the breast. Click on the link below to learn more about this method –
Breastfeeding Techniques: The Cross Cradle Hold
