Breastfeeding: Survival, Health, Wellbeing
Breastfeeding plays a crucial role in improving the survival, health, and wellbeing of infants, children, and mothers worldwide. This year's World Breastfeeding Week (#WBW2021) emphasizes the importance of protecting breastfeeding and its significant impact on reducing risks for premature infants, promoting neuro-developmental outcomes, and ensuring optimal long-term milk supply through early, frequent, and effective expressing practices. Learn about the benefits of breast milk for preterm babies, effective expressing techniques, and the power of colostrum in providing essential nutrients and support for neonates.
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1st- 7th August 2021 Theme this year: #WBW2021 will focus on how breastfeeding contributes to the survival, health and wellbeing of all, and the imperative to protect breastfeeding worldwide. Survival: Breastfeeding significantly improves the survival of infants, children and mothers Health and wellbeing: Breastfeeding significantly improves the health, development and wellbeing of infants and children as well as mothers, both in the short and long term
1st- 7th August 2021 Focussing on the survivalelement of the campaign Preterm infants are more vulnerable to infections and providing them with breastmilk can help reduce their risk of: Necrotising Enterocolitis Enteral feed intolerance Late onset sepsis Chronic lung disease Retinopathy of prematurity Re-admission Breast milk for preterm infants promotes improved neuro-developmental outcomes, it contains the growth hormone and anti-inflammatory factors. It can even be used for mouth care and pain relief!
1st- 7th August 2021 For NICU babies: EARLY, FREQUENT, EFFECTIVE EXPRESSING EARLY : within 2 hours of birth FREQUENT : 8-10 times in 24 hours, including at least once in the night (no long gaps) EFFECTIVE : By hand or by pump WHY? Early, frequent and effective expressing in the first 2 weeks of life is essential to prime the mothers breasts It is highly important to switch on all of the milk making cells in the first weeks to ensure optimal long term milk supply
1st- 7th August 2021 What do we mean by EFFECTIVE? Great hand expressing technique (to collect colostrum and high fat milk at the end of a pumping session) Breast pump use from day 0 (for stimulation initially, and then to collect milk) Ensure correct use of breast pump (double pump) Ensure correct funnel sizes Stimulate several flows of milk (massage, double pump, massage, double pump) Ensure comfort Kangaroo mother care/close proximity to baby/ momentos Use v-create if mother unable to visit baby
1st- 7th August 2021 The POWER of COLOSTRUM for preterm babies High levels of immunoglobulins, particularly lactoferrin Strong anti-inflammatory effect Stimulates gut growth Acts as a laxative helping passage of meconium, reducing the risk of neonatal jaundice High in Na and Kcl, which often preterm babies are lacking due to their immature kidneys Initiates acidic pH environment to help friendly bacteria grow Sets baby up for life outside the womb
