Breastfeeding and Lactation Support
Breastfeeding provides optimal infant nutrition and immunity. Nurses promote early initiation, correct latch, and exclusive breastfeeding.
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What you must know about Breastfeeding
Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for the first 6 months of life.
Initiate breastfeeding within the first hour after birth.
Colostrum, the first milk, is rich in antibodies and protects the newborn.
Signs of good attachment: wide-open mouth, chin touching the breast, more areola visible above than below.
Breastfeeding on demand helps establish and maintain milk supply.
Breast milk provides ideal nutrition, immunity, and promotes mother-infant bonding.
NMCN Exam Tips
How this topic appears in the NMCN exam
Exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months is a key public-health message.
Colostrum is rich in antibodies — do not discard it.
Initiate breastfeeding within the first hour of birth.
Know the signs of correct latch/attachment.
Practice Question
Test yourself
According to WHO recommendations, infants should be exclusively breastfed for the first:
Explanation
WHO recommends exclusive breastfeeding (breast milk only, no water or other foods) for the first 6 months of life, followed by continued breastfeeding with appropriate complementary foods up to 2 years or beyond.
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