NEW BORN CLINIC

Providing skilled and compassionate services to new borns, including routine child care and quality medical intervention.
Early newborn screening for hearing OAE and BERA also can be done with prior appointment.
Facilities for vision assessment ROP ALO can be scheduled by appointment.

BREASTFEED A BABY

Breastfeeding is the healthiest practice for a baby which requires some patience and practice. A baby shall be fed after every few hours or when hunger signs are observed such as fussing, the movement towards breasts, or fists sucking. A comfortable sitting place and the position shall be chosen before starting breastfeeding. Mother can use a soft pillow as a support to the head and neck of the baby. A fussy baby can be made relaxed by skin-to-skin contact with the mother. One hand of the mother shall be put underneath the head of the baby and the other hand shall be used to support the breast. As the baby opens his/her mouth elevate the head towards the breast so that the areolae and nipple go inside the mouth and the baby starts sucking milk. After the baby stops drinking milk from one breast, try burping before lying the baby down or switching breasts.

The following tips will ensure 'Happy Breastfeeding' for both the mother and the child.

Getting a Good Latch

* Position your baby so he is lying on his side, his belly flush against yours.
* Prop up the baby with a pillow and hold him up to your breast; don't lean over toward him.
* Using your free hand, place your thumb and fingers around your areola (the dark area surrounding the nipple).
* Tilt your baby's head back slightly and gently touch him with your nipple just above his upper lip.
* When his mouth is open wide, scoop your breast into his mouth. Place his lower jaw on first, well behind the nipple.
* Tilt his head forward, placing his upper jaw deeply on the breast. Make sure he takes the entire nipple and at least 1½ inches of the areola in his mouth.

Understanding Your Milk Supply

Milk supply is one of the most common concerns among breastfeeding moms, because unlike with a bottle, you just can't tell how much milk your baby is getting. To make sure you're both on the right track, your pediatrician will monitor his weight closely, especially for the first several weeks. In the meantime, pay attention to his diapers: He should have six to eight wet ones and at least two "seedy," mustard-colored stools daily by the time he's seven days old. Also keep this in mind: As long as your baby is gaining weight consistently and his diapers show that he is eating enough, you can assume that he's getting plenty of milk
If you're still concerned, schedule a weight check with your pediatrician.

Benefits of breastfeeding for the mother & the baby

BREASTFEEDING IS A WIN-WIN SITUATION FOR BOTH THE MOTHER AND THE BABY. Here's how:
* Babies who are breastfed at least for the first 6 months have lesser ailments or health complaints. They have fewer ear infections, respiratory ailments, allergies, urinary infections, and diarrhoeal episodes.
* Breastfeeding reduces the risk of SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome).
* It reduces the chances of diabetes and obesity.
* The baby gets milk as per demand at the right temperature with warmth and comfort from the mother’s breast.
* Breast milk has more than 80% water, so the baby’s need for water is fulfilled by breast milk even in hot dry climates.