Ngala session 6 and 7

5 to 6 diapers a day
One cupful of stool
Pale yellow urine meaning baby eats enough.

Cluster feed, don't know what is that.

Sucking releases hormone for mother producing milk.

Baby sucks when hungry and not hungry.

Baby sucks actively with eye open meaning they are hungry.

Have to help mother to cut food in small pieces for easy eating.

Mother's nipple might crack and pain if feeding posture is not correct.

Massage near baby's ear, on the cheek to activate yawning can lead to open the mouth bigger, and better latching.

Check breast after feeding, no excess milk, no lump.
Massage gently.

Baby cry will stimulate hormone to produce milk.

Pat on mothers back and say do a good job.

Partner support is very important.

Two new words about baby, tongue tie and lip tie.
Some syndrome causing baby can't feed well.

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