Exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months

The World Health Organization (WHO) and most pediatric associations (such as the Spanish Association of Pediatrics,), recommend exclusive breastfeeding for up to 6 months old. The midwife Sara Cañamero gives us some advice so that we manage to prolong breastfeeding up to 6 months of our child withou

The World Health Organization (WHO) and most pediatric associations (such as the Spanish Association of Pediatrics,), recommend exclusive breastfeeding for up to 6 months old.The midwife

Sara Cañamero gives us some advice so that we manage to prolong breastfeeding up to 6 months of our child without any problem. Tips for prolonging breastfeeding until 6 months of age

Babies need nothing more than breastfeeding until they are six months old. From then on, it is recommended to incorporate other flavors and textures to your diet. To ensure that this breastfeeding is satisfactory for our child, it is good to follow this series of tips:

Breastfeeding should be calm and unhurried: it is a breastfeeding without a clock, without time, without haste. The baby sets the guidelines for how much milk he needs and when. -

The baby marks the rhythm of breastfeeding, because the body of the mother and the baby have to be paced. Therefore, it is preferable to forget those obsolete recommendations to breastfeed every three hours for twenty minutes. There are babies who end up nursing in five minutes, while others need twenty. -

Know how to interpret the baby's needs: Each baby has unique needs and we need to respond to those needs. If the baby is hydrated, quiet, wet the diaper normally and does not complain, everything is fine. -

Sleepy babies: There are babies who tend to be asleep due to their nature, especially during the first days after childbirth. In this case, it is best to strip them, and give them to suckle only with the diaper. It can also be sparked by giving a few small touches on the soles of the feet. And above all, be very aware of the first signs of hunger. Video with tips to prolong breastfeeding until six months