Patient's question:
I just had a cute baby, and to raise her well, I would like to consult what to pay attention to about breastfeeding for low-weight infants?Doctor's answer:
Note on breastfeeding for infants with low body weight:(1) Maximize breastfeeding to help low-weight infants catch up with normal-weight peers as quickly as possible. Mothers should breastfeed their children as much as possible and do everything they can to increase milk intake. When breastfeeding is not feasible, consider using cow's milk as a substitute.
(2) If the breastfeeding mother has inverted nipples, making it difficult for the child to suck, a breast pump can be used to extract milk. The milk should be placed in a cup boiled for sterilization, and then fed to the child patiently with a small dropper. The nipple should be softer to facilitate the infant's suckling. After feeding, elevate the upper body with a small pillow and adopt a right-side-lying position to prevent milk from spilling and causing choking.