Hnuk A Dinh Vemi
Hawikom Ruahnak Cheuhtu

na hnukdinhnak
hmuitimhmi caah bawmhnak

breastfeeding goals
Hodah WIC Hnukdinhnak Hawikom Ruahnak Cheuhtu cu a si?
  • Na umnak zatlangbu ah a ummi, nangmah bantuk, hringtu nu;
  • A fa hnukdinhnak in man sung hmuhtonnak a ngeimi le hringtu nu a thar si zeidah a lawh timi a thei mi hawikom;
  • Nangmah bawmh dingin hi kaa ah a um i na hmuitimh tlinh an bawmhtu dingmi thil a hrampi;
  • WIC sikhaan ah, phone in, asiloah cakuat in ton khawh dingmi hawikom

Hawikom Ruahnak Cheuhtu nih Zeidah An Tuah Piak Khawh Lai?

  • Na bia an ngai piak lai, thazang an pek lai, i bawmhnak an pek lai;
  • Hnukdinhnak biahalnak kong leh dingcaah nau na pawi chung vialte an pehtlai lai i na fa hrinnak caah timhtuah an bawmh lai;
  • Nangmah le na naute cu hnukdinh in a tha mi thawk khawh dingin an bawmh hna lai
  • Naute a chuak hnu in hnukdinhnak biahalnak asiloah phanmi poah an leh hna lai;
  • Adang hringtu nu hna le bawmhnak bu pawl he an pehtlai ter lai;
  • Hnuk dawpnak ngahnak kong thawngpang an pek lai;
  • A herh tikah hnukdinh ruahnak cheuhtu asiloah adang ngandamnak lei thiamsang hna sin in bawmhnak dang caah an timhtuah piak lai.

Hawikom ruahnak cheuhtu cu pehtlai ding na ningzak hlah. Bawmh an in duh!

breastfeeding women girls
Hawikom Ruahnak Cheuhtu nih hibantuk theihtlei pawl an in hrawmh lai:
  • Na naute caah hnuk tampi chuahnak
  • Na naute a it ning, a paw a tammi hmelchunhnak pawl, le tahnak pawl lungfiangnak
  • Hringtu nu a thar pakhat dirhmun in na chungkhar le hawikom hna sin in bawmh laknak
  • Na kalnak poah ah siarem tein hnukdinhnak
  • Hnuk dawpnak hmannak le hnuk fimnak caah ruahnak cheuhnak.

WIC nih Hnukdinhnak Thazang A Pek

Na hnukdinhnak hmuitimh pawl tlinh bawmh dingcaah thil a hrampi kan ngei. WIC program i WIC kan riantuanpiaknak vialte cu a lak in asi i chungkhar zapi sin ah a ngahmi asi. A tanglei hi kan pek:
  • Hnuk lawng a dinhmi nu le pa hna caah a ngan bikmi rawl tom. Hringtu nu nih a naute rawl pek dingcaah hringtu nu rawl kan pek ve!
  • Hnukdinhnak kong cawnnak pawl.
  • Rampumpi Bu Lehhmah Ngei Hnukdinhnak Ruahnak Cheuhtu (IBCLC)
  • Hnukdinhnak kong halthannak le ritnak check.
  • Hnuk dawpnak caah a herhmi le pumpak in hnuk dawpnak/tlaihnak pawl bunh ning halthannak.
  • Hmuhtonnak ah hrambunhmi hnukdinh cawnpiaknak le thil a hrampi pawl.
  • A herhmi hnukdinhnak thilri.
  • Hawikom Ruahnak Cheuhtu pawl (cheukhat hmunhma ah holh pahnih a chim kho mi Hawikom Ruahnak Cheuhtu an um)
food & nutrition
  • WIC cu nau a paumi, hringtu nu a thar (nau ngei hnu thla 6 tiang), hnuk a dinhmi nu pawl (nau ngei hnu kum 1 tiang), bawhte le hngakchia kum 5 tiang pawl caah a lak in rawl & thazang umnak eidin bawmhnak program asi.

WIC sawk dingcaah asiloah thlahlawh lamhmuhsaknak kong t heih dingcaah, nangmah he aa naihnak sikhaan kawl dingcaah 800-522-0874 ah zangfahnak in phone chonh hna.

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Side Lying Hold

Side-Lying Hold

  1. For the right breast, lie on your right side with your baby facing you.
  2. Pull your baby close. Your baby’s mouth should be level with your nipple.
  3. In this position, you can cradle your baby’s back with your left arm and support yourself with your right arm and/or pillows.
  4. Keep loose clothing and bedding away from your baby.
  5. Reverse for the left breast.

This hold is useful when:

  • You had a C-section
  • You want to rest while baby feeds
  • You are breastfeeding in the middle of the night
  • You and your baby are comfortable in this position
Cross Cradle Hold

Cross-Cradle Hold

  1. For the right breast, use your left arm to hold your baby’s head at your right breast and baby’s body toward your left side. A pillow across your lap can help support your left arm.
  2. Gently place your left hand behind your baby’s ears and neck, with your thumb and index finger behind each ear and your palm between baby’s shoulder blades. Turn your baby’s body toward yours so your tummies are touching.
  3. Hold your breast as if you are squeezing a sandwich. To protect your back, avoid leaning down to your baby. Instead, bring your baby to you.
  4. As your baby’s mouth opens, push gently with your left palm on baby’s head to help them latch on. Make sure you keep your fingers out of the way.
  5. Reverse for the left breast.

This hold is useful when:

  • Your baby is premature
  • Your baby has a weak suck
  • Your baby needs help to stay latched
  • Your baby needs extra head support
  • You and your baby are comfortable in this position
Football Hold

Clutch or “Football” Hold

  1. For the right breast, hold your baby level, facing up, at your right side.
  2. Put your baby’s head near your right nipple and support their back and legs under your right arm.
  3. Hold the base of your baby’s head with your right palm. A pillow underneath your right arm can help support your baby’s weight.
  4. To protect your back, avoid leaning down to your baby. Bring baby to you instead.
  5. Reverse for the left breast.

This hold is useful when:

  • You had a C-section
  • You have large breasts
  • You have flat or inverted nipples
  • You have a strong milk let-down
  • You are breastfeeding twins
  • Your baby likes to feed in an upright position
  • Your baby has reflux
  • You and your baby are comfortable in this position
Breastfeeding Holds

Cradle Hold

  1. For the right breast, cradle your baby with your right arm. Your baby will be on their left side across your lap, facing you at nipple level.
  2. Your baby’s head will rest on your right forearm with your baby’s back along your inner arm and palm.
  3. Turn your baby’s tummy toward your tummy. Your left hand is free to support your breast, if needed. Pillows can help support your arm and elbow.
  4. To protect your back, avoid leaning down to your baby. Instead, bring your baby to you.
  5. Reverse for the left breast.

This hold is useful when:

  • Your baby needs help latching on
  • You and your baby are comfortable in this position
Breastfeeding Holds

Laid-Back Hold

  1. Lean back on a pillow with your baby’s tummy touching yours and their head at breast level. Some moms find that sitting up nearly straight works well. Others prefer to lean back and lie almost flat.
  2. You can place your baby’s cheek near your breast, or you may want to use one hand to hold your breast near your baby. It’s up to you and what you think feels best.
  3. Your baby will naturally find your nipple, latch, and begin to suckle.

This hold is useful when:

  • Your baby is placed on your chest right after birth
  • You have a strong milk let-down
  • You have large breasts
  • You and your baby are comfortable in this position