e. Advantages of Formula Feeding.
(1)
The mother can be sure the baby is getting enough milk for nutrition.
(2) There is an opportunity for other members of the family to get close to
the baby. This allows the mother to give more of her time to her other children, to
herself, or to her husband.
9-5.
BREAST-FEEDING
a. Preparation of the Nipples. Preparation of the nipples should begin during
pregnancy.
(1) Roll nipples. The mother should roll her nipples with her thumb and
forefinger two to three times each day (see figure 9-3).
Figure 9-3. Nipple rolling.
(2)
Massage breast (see figure 9-4).
Figure 9-4. Massaging the breasts.
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