ALL ABOUT BREASTFEEDING AND HOME -BASED
NEWBORN CARE.
Dr. Adidja Amani AND Dr. Hassanatou Iyawa
In 2018 in Cameroon, about eight hundred and twenty thousand (820,000) babies will be born and live to the age of one month. These babies will need proper nutrition and care.
In fact, the studies carried out in the 10 regions of Cameroon have been able to identify a certain number of myths, misconceptions and practices that hinder the health and good development of babies and the health of their mothers. The purpose of this guide is to help inform all parents and pregnant women about the benefits of breastfeeding, and encourage them to practice it with the many tips available in this guide, but also to encourage recommended newborn care practices.
It is important to identify these prejudices and give tips for the women to excel as mother, wife, workers during this important period of the child's development.
This guide gives all the essential information needed to breastfeed your baby optimally. It is based on the latest scientific evidence, alongside the experiences of women who have breastfed and coupled the personal experience of the authors as a physician and a pediatrician. Mothers who believe and practice exclusive breastfeeding selflessly shared their experiences as well.
Nevertheless, it takes time for the mother to learn how to breastfeed optimally. Most new mothers need help. Back home, they tend to rely on the experience of
Dr. Adidja Amani AND Dr. Hassanatou Iyawa
In 2018 in Cameroon, about eight hundred and twenty thousand (820,000) babies will be born and live to the age of one month. These babies will need proper nutrition and care.
In fact, the studies carried out in the 10 regions of Cameroon have been able to identify a certain number of myths, misconceptions and practices that hinder the health and good development of babies and the health of their mothers. The purpose of this guide is to help inform all parents and pregnant women about the benefits of breastfeeding, and encourage them to practice it with the many tips available in this guide, but also to encourage recommended newborn care practices.
It is important to identify these prejudices and give tips for the women to excel as mother, wife, workers during this important period of the child's development.
This guide gives all the essential information needed to breastfeed your baby optimally. It is based on the latest scientific evidence, alongside the experiences of women who have breastfed and coupled the personal experience of the authors as a physician and a pediatrician. Mothers who believe and practice exclusive breastfeeding selflessly shared their experiences as well.
Nevertheless, it takes time for the mother to learn how to breastfeed optimally. Most new mothers need help. Back home, they tend to rely on the experience of
women around them. They will have advice: good and bad as well as the
prejudices associated with breastfeeding.
We used our experiences to write this practical guide on all aspects of breastfeeding and home-based newborn care. Brimming with practical, professional advice and comforting encouragement, the All About Breastfeeding and Home Care Guide is a must-have for all moms, moms and dads. It will allow you to make breastfeeding a rewarding and memorable part of your baby's first life experiences.
Who is this guide for? What is its content?
This practical guide is in a questions and answers format , highly illustrated , and divided in 5 five chapters
1. BEFORE PREGNANCY (Birth preparation plan, Childbirth and after childbirth) 2. NUTRITION,HYGIENE,EXERCISEANDSEXUALITYofthelactatingwoman
3. PARTICULARITIES:PREMATURE/LOWWEIGHT,CHILDEXPOSES
4. RIGHTOFBREASTFEEDINGMOTHERS
5. ROLEOFTHEFATHERS
We address issues that some parents do not dare to ask their doctors, such as sexuality, maintaining fitness after birth time. In short, everything is there to make this guide interesting and educational. It is a collection of new practices based on new scientific knowledge, but also mutations according to the orientations of public health. However, this handout is not a substitute for
We used our experiences to write this practical guide on all aspects of breastfeeding and home-based newborn care. Brimming with practical, professional advice and comforting encouragement, the All About Breastfeeding and Home Care Guide is a must-have for all moms, moms and dads. It will allow you to make breastfeeding a rewarding and memorable part of your baby's first life experiences.
Who is this guide for? What is its content?
This practical guide is in a questions and answers format , highly illustrated , and divided in 5 five chapters
1. BEFORE PREGNANCY (Birth preparation plan, Childbirth and after childbirth) 2. NUTRITION,HYGIENE,EXERCISEANDSEXUALITYofthelactatingwoman
3. PARTICULARITIES:PREMATURE/LOWWEIGHT,CHILDEXPOSES
4. RIGHTOFBREASTFEEDINGMOTHERS
5. ROLEOFTHEFATHERS
We address issues that some parents do not dare to ask their doctors, such as sexuality, maintaining fitness after birth time. In short, everything is there to make this guide interesting and educational. It is a collection of new practices based on new scientific knowledge, but also mutations according to the orientations of public health. However, this handout is not a substitute for
medical consultation, but rather a guide. Consult a qualified health person if there
is any doubt. The majority of questions are related to the first six months of the
child's life. You also have a section on the role of fathers. It is a real pleasure to
see the parents more and more involved in the health and well-being of their
wives and families.
FEW QUESTIONS THAT ARE IN THE GUIDE
1. Howtoensurethegoodunfoldingofmypregnancy?
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Whytakefolicacidandironsupplementsduringpregnancy?
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Whatisthebestwaytofeedmybaby?
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My milk does not flow, but I am asked to breastfeed 30 minutes after
delivery. What to do I do?
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My milk is flowing, but it seems very inadequate. The baby suckles but
there is no milk let down, what do I do?
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Why breastfeed so early, especially since I am still very tired after
delivery?
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In the hospital, I am asked to give the first yellowish milk that flows,
but my family advises me to throw it because it is dirty, and will make
the baby sick. What do I do ?
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Should the baby be fed with breast milk or "bottle"?
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Is there a difference between infant formulas (baby bottle) and breast
milk?
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Ihadsex,somymilkisspoiled.CanIgiveformulatomybaby?
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Whatarethebenefitsofbreastmilkforthebreastfeedingmother?
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It is so hot, I am sure my 3 months old is thirsty. Can I give him mineral
water?
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